Crochet Beaded Purse Tutorial With Pony Beads

Add a splash of fun to your wardrobe with this crochet beaded purse tutorial! We'll guide you on how to mix colorful beads and cozy yarn into an adorable purse that's both stylish and functional. Whether you're out for coffee or headed to a party, this charming accessory is a conversation starter.

Crochet Beaded Purse

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Materials Needed:

• Big Twist Value Yarn (100% acrylic, 380 yards/347m, 6 oz/170g) - Color: Hot Pink
• J6 (6mm) crochet hook (though the recommended hook size for the yarn is H5/5mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Pony Beads (40 beads needed, can include Sparkle beads, opaque beads, and pearl beads based on preference)
• A variety of bead colors of your choice (for the pattern: pink, green, blue, purple, white)

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Preparing the Beads:

String the Beads:

• Use a yarn needle to string all 40 beads onto your yarn in your chosen pattern/order before starting the purse. This tutorial suggests a repeating pattern of pink, green, blue, purple, and then white.

Starting the Purse:

Start with a Slip Knot:

• Make a slip knot and then chain 13.

First Row of Single Crochets:

• Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 12 single crochets.

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Adding Beads:

Second Row (Adding the Beads):

• Chain 1 and turn.
• Make a single crochet in the first 2 stitches.
• Pull up a bead, position it close to your work, and then single crochet in the next two stitches, securing the bead between the crochets.
• Repeat this process until you have added all 5 beads for this row, following the pattern of 2 single crochets then a bead.

Continuing the Pattern:

Creating the Fabric:

• After the bead row, chain 1 and turn. This row is just single crochets in each stitch across (12 single crochets) without adding beads.
• Repeat the process of adding beads (Step 4) and then a row without beads (Step 5) until you reach the desired length/height of your purse. The example in the tutorial did this for 8 repeats to match the width.

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Making the Purse Handle (Optional):

Adding the Handle:

• Once you've completed the main body of the purse, you can create a simple handle by making a row of single crochets and chain spaces along one edge of the purse.
• Using stitch markers can help to evenly place where you would like the handle to begin and end.

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Finishing Touches:

Joining Panels:

• If desired, create a second panel following the same steps, then crochet the panels together on three sides to form the purse. Optionally, add beads to the second panel too.

Adding a Handle:

• To the top of the purse, add a handle by doing a row of single crochets, then creating a chain loop, and securing it with single crochets on the opposite side.

Final Details:

• Finish by weaving in all ends and making any final adjustments or securing any loose parts.