A crochet zippered purse is a small, held thing that carries more than coins or cards. It holds the particular warmth of a Tuesday afternoon spent making something entirely your own.
The Zippered Purse
This crochet zippered purse is the kind of handmade piece that earns a second glance, with its dense, floral-textured surface catching light in that soft, honeyed way only yarn can. It is compact and rectangular, airy yet structured, designed for the person who believes that even the smallest accessories deserve intention. The star stitch pattern worked across the body gives the fabric an almost embossed quality, like pressed flowers preserved under glass. Whether you are a seasoned maker or finding your footing with a hook, this piece will feel rewarding from the very first row.
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The peach colorway shown in the tutorial is an inspired choice, sitting somewhere between blush and amber, summery without being loud. That said, this purse wears deep terracotta, sage green, or cream just as gracefully, and pairing a coordinating zipper color adds a small moment of contrast that makes the whole piece feel considered. Tuck it into a tote, clip it to a belt bag, or leave it sitting on a café table as a quiet declaration of handmade living.
Materials and Tools
For a crochet zippered purse with this kind of satisfying density and clear stitch definition, you will want to reach for a DK weight yarn in a smooth, tightly plied construction, preferably cotton or a cotton-blend for structure and durability. The tutorial uses a 3mm crochet hook, which produces a firm, close fabric that holds its rectangular shape beautifully without blocking. A mercerized cotton DK is particularly lovely here because the slight sheen it carries makes the star stitch clusters appear almost luminous. You will also need a zipper in a matching or contrasting color, approximately 18cm to 20cm in length, along with a blunt tapestry needle for finishing seams and weaving ends.
Stitch by Stitch
This purse is built on a small but satisfying vocabulary of stitches that work together to create its distinctive texture.
BULLET:SC (single crochet) The foundation stitch used to establish rows and create the tidy border edges along the zipper opening.
BULLET:Star Stitch A cluster technique where multiple loops are drawn up and joined at a central point, forming the flower-like medallions that give this purse its character.
BULLET:CH (chain) Used at the start of rows and as part of the star stitch construction to create the eye of each cluster.
BULLET:SL ST (slip stitch) Works quietly at row joins and finishing edges to keep the perimeter clean and professional.
Once the star stitch finds its meditative rhythm in your hands, the rows begin to accumulate almost without effort, each cluster pulling itself into place like something that was always meant to be there.
Construction
The crochet zippered purse is worked flat in two rectangular panels, each built row by row using the star stitch pattern until they reach the desired size. The zipper is then attached along the top opening using SC worked directly through the crochet fabric and the zipper tape, a technique shown clearly in the video tutorial, which makes this step far less intimidating than it might first appear. The two panels are joined along the sides and bottom with a simple SC seam worked through both layers, giving the purse its clean, even edges. If you would like a slightly larger version, simply add more foundation chains in multiples that suit the star stitch repeat and adjust your zipper length accordingly.
Wearing Your Zippered Purse
Slide this crochet zippered purse into your market bag as a coin and card keeper, let it nestle inside a larger handbag to corral lipstick and earrings, or give it as a gift tucked inside tissue paper with a handwritten note. It is the kind of thing that looks equally right on a linen-dressed summer table or peeking out of a winter coat pocket. Finishing it will make you want to start the next one immediately in a different color.
Keeping Your Crochet Zippered Purse Looking Its Best
Cotton and cotton-blend yarns are wonderfully practical for purse projects because they can be hand washed in cool water with a gentle soap and laid flat to dry without losing their shape. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric, as this can distort the star stitch clusters and pull the seams. If the purse flattens or softens with use, a light steam press through a damp cloth will revive the definition of the texture without damaging the fibers. Store it in a breathable pouch or open drawer rather than a sealed plastic bag, so the yarn continues to breathe between uses.
Every crochet zippered purse you make is a small act of choosing the handmade over the ordinary, and that choice matters more than it might seem. Watch the full video tutorial linked here to follow along stitch by stitch, and when yours is finished, share a photo and pin it so other makers can find their way to this pattern too.
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Tutorial and photos of this zippered purse by: Chompu Handicrafts.