Noro Flower Blossom Purse Bag Crochet Pattern

Noro Flower Blossom Purse

What is Being Made

The Noro Flower Blossom Purse is an intermediate-level crochet bag project designed to create a finished purse measuring approximately 14 inches wide by 10 inches deep. This is a structured accessory piece suitable for everyday use, with optional lining fabric for a polished interior finish.

Crochet Techniques Used

This project employs several key crochet construction techniques to achieve its design:

• Bottom-up construction: The purse is worked from the bottom upward, allowing the crocheter to build the structure from the base to the top opening.
• Lace techniques: Decorative lace elements are incorporated throughout the design, creating an open, delicate aesthetic that contrasts with the structured body of the purse.
• Flat working method: The piece is worked flat rather than in the round, making it easier to manage and seam together during assembly.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Flower Blossom Purse utilizes specialized crochet stitches and techniques to create its distinctive appearance:

• 2-dc Cl (2 double-crochet cluster): A textured stitch formed by working yarn over, inserting the hook into the indicated stitch or space, drawing up a loop, and drawing through 2 loops on the hook, then repeating and drawing through all remaining loops. This creates dimensional clusters that add visual interest to the design.
• Slip stitch (ss or sc): Used for joining rounds and securing stitches, this fundamental crochet technique passes a stitch from one position to another without adding height.
• Yarn over (yo or yoh): A foundational crochet technique where yarn is wound around the hook to create new stitches and increase stitch count.

Motif Structure

The pattern features individual motifs that measure 3¾ inches (9.5 centimeters) square when worked with the specified gauge and hook size. These repeating motifs are assembled together to form the complete purse structure.

Materials and Tools

The Noro Flower Blossom Purse requires the following materials:

• Yarn: 4 balls of Noro Kureyon in colorway #102, with each ball weighing 50 grams. Noro Kureyon is a premium hand-dyed yarn known for its variegated color patterns and quality construction.
• Crochet hook: Size US G-6/4mm crochet hook or the size necessary to obtain proper gauge. The pattern recommends using LYKKE® brand hooks for optimal results.
• Optional finishing materials: Lining fabric, sewing needle, and thread for creating an interior lining to finish the purse professionally.

Gauge

Proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies that one motif should measure 3¾ inches (9.5 centimeters) square when worked with the size US G-6/4mm crochet hook. Crocheters are strongly advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the full project to ensure the finished purse meets the specified dimensions of 14 inches wide by 10 inches deep.

Skill Level

This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience who are comfortable working with multiple stitches, reading pattern abbreviations, and assembling pieces together.