Turn heads with this free crochet sunflower purse pattern, blending vibrant sunflower charm with a fun and functional design that's perfect for any occasion.

Making handmade accessories is one of my favorite ways to add a personal touch to everyday style. Recently, I came across a charming project that truly brightened my crochet time, a free crochet Sunflower Purse pattern. This delightful design caught my attention on the Adore Crea Crochet channel, where the step-by-step instructions made it easy and fun to follow along.

Free Crochet Sunflower Purse Pattern for Summer Style

The purse is a small, square-shaped bag that features a cheerful sunflower right in the center. The textured crochet stitches mimic the look of sunflower petals, creating a warm and sunny feel that instantly lifts your mood. Its bright colors and soft yet sturdy fabric make it not only a beautiful accessory but also practical for carrying essentials. I love how this purse adds a pop of color to any outfit, making it perfect for both kids and adults who want a touch of floral charm.

This sunflower purse is a wonderful gift idea since it’s handmade with love and attention to detail. Whether for a birthday, a thoughtful surprise, or just a sweet present for someone special, it’s sure to bring a smile. The strap can be adjusted to fit kids as a playful bag or grown-ups who prefer a compact, eye-catching purse. Plus, the vibrant sunflower design makes it a lovely decorative piece, even when it’s not in use.

If you’re looking for a fun and rewarding project that results in something both pretty and practical, I warmly suggest checking out this free crochet Sunflower Purse pattern by Adore Crea Crochet. It’s a joyful way to craft a unique accessory that shines with personality!

Sunflower Purse Crochet Pattern

This pattern guides you through creating a cheerful sunflower-themed crochet purse, beginning with a vibrant motif, transforming it into a square, and assembling a practical and stylish bag. Every step follows the referenced video, from motif construction to final assembly and button attachment, ensuring clarity and beginner-friendly instructions.

Pattern Overview

Sunflower Motif

• Circular sunflower center with textured petals and clusters
• Motif transformed into a square for a well-structured purse base

Purse Body

• Easy single crochet rounds for strength and shaping
• Buttonhole integrated into the top edge for secure closure

Strap & Finishing

• Adjustable, crocheted strap for comfort
• Edging and assembly with slip stitches for a seamless look
• Secure button attachment

Special Notes

• Color changes mark the motif’s distinct sunflower and leaf sections.
• Always fasten off and attach new yarn as indicated for clean edges.
• Use a slightly larger hook for the strap section to prevent tightness.
• Block front motif for a crisp square before construction.
• Buttonhole modifications ensure practical use.

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Basic crochet skills (chain, slip stitch, double crochet, single crochet), working in the round, and joining motifs. Special stitches (puff, cluster, treble) are explained.

Materials

• Worsted/Aran weight yarn (or cotton, for structure):
  • Brown (flower center)
  • Peach (petal base)
  • Yellow (petals)
  • Green (leaves/corners)
  • Beige (purse body)
• Crochet hooks: 4.5 mm & 5 mm (strap)
• Darning/yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (helpful for corners)
• 20 mm button

Measurements / Sizing

• Finished motif square: ~14 x 14 cm (5.5 x 5.5 in)
• Purse body: ~15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 in), adjustable
• Strap: ~80 cm (32 in), customizable

Gauge

• Motif: 16 DC & 8 rows ≈ 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in)
• Body: ~3 SC per cm
• Adjust hook size for desired firmness.

Stitch Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Stitch
ch	chain
sl st	slip stitch
SC	single crochet
DC	double crochet
tr	treble crochet
puff	puff stitch
rep	repeat

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Special Stitches

• Puff Stitch (puff):
  Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop; repeat 3 times (7 loops); yarn over, pull through first 6 loops; yarn over, pull through last 2.
• Cluster Stitch:
  (2 or 3 DC together) - yarn over, pull up loop and work DC; stop last step of DC, repeat; yarn over, pull through all loops.
• Treble Crochet (tr):
  Yarn over twice, work as DC but pull through three times.
• Mattress Stitch (assembly):
  Sew panels together by picking up edge bars for invisible seams.

Crochet Detailed

Phase 1: The Sunflower Motif

Round 1:  

• Use brown yarn.
• Make a slip knot, chain 4.
• Join with slip stitch to form a ring.
• Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
• Work 15 more double crochet (DC) stitches into the ring center.
• End round with slip stitch into top of the chain-3.
• Fasten off.

Round 2:

• Attach peach color yarn anywhere.
• Chain 2.

• Work 16 puff stitches around the ring.
  Puff stitch: yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop — repeat 3 times for 7 loops on hook; yarn over and pull through first 6 loops, yarn over and pull through last 2.
• Chain 2 after each puff stitch.
• Finish round with chain 1 and slip stitch in first stitch.
• Fasten off.

Round 3:

• Attach yellow yarn into any chain-2 space.
• Chain 2 to begin cluster stitch.
• Work 16 cluster stitches total (first cluster = 2 DC together; others = 3 DC together) in every chain-2 space, separated by chain 2 stitches .
• End with chain 1 and slip stitch to top of initial chain-2.
• Fasten off.

Round 4 (Turning into a Square):

• Attach green yarn into any chain space.

• First corner: chain 4 (counts as treble crochet), 2 more trebles, chain 2, 3 trebles in same space.
• Chain 1, then 3 double crochet (DC) in next three spaces, separated by chain 1.
• Repeat corner sequence (3 trebles, chain 2, 3 trebles) at every corner and side pattern until square is complete.
• Finish with slip stitch and fasten off

Phase 2: The Purse Body

Round 5:

• Switch to beige yarn.

• Attach to any stitch (not chain space).
• Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work single crochet (SC) into every stitch and chain space around.
• Work 3 SC into each corner to allow smooth turns.
• Finish with slip stitch to first SC.

Round 6:

• Chain 1.
• SC into next 11 stitches.
• Work 3 SC into the next stitch.
• Continue SC into next 21 stitches until corner.
• Work 3 SC into middle stitch of each corner.
• Repeat around perimeter.

Round 7:  

• Repeat round 6 with buttonhole modification:
• Work SC until top center.
• Work 10 SC, chain 3, skip 3 stitches.
• Continue SC for rest of round.
• Maintain 3 SC in each corner.

Rounds 8-9:

• Work SC into every stitch around, maintain 3 SC in corners.
• In buttonhole gap, work 3 SC into chain-3 space.

Phase 3: Strap and Finishing

Round 10:

• Block front piece to square shape before starting.
• Using 4.5 mm hook, work slip stitch round around perimeter of front and back panels.
• On last corner, switch to 5 mm hook to avoid tight strap.
• Chain 80 (adjust length for desired size).
• Attach strap to opposite corner with slip stitch.
• Switch back to 4.5 mm hook to complete slip stitch round.

Round 11 (Bottom Edging):

• Chain 2 (non-counting).
• Work double crochet (DC) into back loops of every stitch around bottom.
• When reaching strap, DC into back bumps of chain stitches .
• Join with slip stitch and fasten off .

Assembly & Finished Size

• Align front and back panels with wrong sides facing out.
• Using darning needle and mattress stitch, sew panels together through back loops only.
• Turn purse right-side out.
• Weave in all loose yarn tails carefully.
• Position 20 mm button on back panel aligned with buttonhole
• Sew button firmly with darning needle.

Assembly & Finished Size

• Align front and back panels with wrong sides facing outward.
• Sew panels together with a darning needle and mattress stitch through back loops only for a clean seam.
• Turn purse right-side out.
• Weave in all yarn ends.
• Position 20 mm button on back panel, opposite buttonhole, and sew firmly.
• Shape the motif and purse gently for crisp form.

Conclusion

You have now completed the Sunflower Purse, a lively, practical, and visually engaging crochet project. Every phase follows the referenced video closely, from motif to assembly, ensuring a beautiful result even for beginners. This purse, with its classic motif and cleverly integrated buttonhole, is sure to brighten your day and become a favorite accessory.