The Easy Double Crochet Envelope Purse Pattern is a delightful project perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The purse’s simple yet elegant double crochet design makes it a quick and satisfying creation, ideal for casual outings or as a thoughtful handmade gift. The combination of Skipper Blue and Ecru threads provides a classic and versatile color palette, but you can customize the colors to suit your personal style or wardrobe.
This vintage pattern has been modernized to ensure it can be recreated with contemporary materials and techniques. By using a lightweight yarn, you can achieve the same structured yet delicate texture as the original. The woven chain detailing adds a unique decorative element, and the quilted satin lining ensures the purse is both durable and luxurious. With clear instructions, this pattern is accessible even for those new to crocheting accessories.
The envelope shape, secured with snap fasteners, combines practicality and charm. Whether you stick with the original dimensions or adjust for size by experimenting with larger yarn or hooks, this pattern offers versatility and creative freedom. The Easy Double Crochet Envelope Purse is a timeless accessory, blending vintage charm with modern functionality.
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To help bring this design to life, we’ve included an AI-generated image of the finished pattern alongside the original vintage illustration. The original image highlights the charm and craftsmanship of the vintage design, while the AI rendering provides a detailed and colorized view of how the completed sweater will look. This combination ensures you have both a historical reference and a modern interpretation to guide you in your crafting journey.
This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Easy to Make Hats, Scarves and Accessories by The Spool Cotton Company Book No. 192 (1943). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are © Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2025. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.
Easy Double Crochet Envelope Purse Pattern
MATERIALS:
- Size 10 crochet thread, 4 balls of Skipper Blue and 2 balls of Ecru (the pattern originally used J & P Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen). Of course, you can use any color combo you want.
- Steel crochet hook No. 1.
- ½ yard of quilted satin for lining. You can actually use any fabric you have on hand. I recommend using cotton fabric. It’s easier to work with and it’s more durable.
- 2 large snap fasteners.
NOTES:
- Use double thread throughout.
- Light weight #2 or Superfine Sock yarn #1 yarn can be substituted for double thread; check gauge and adjust the hook size as needed.
- On the other hand If you use a larger yarn size and or needle size without considering the guage…as long as you follow the directions below, the worse case scenario is you’ll wind up with a bigger purse.
GAUGE:
- 7 spaces (sps) = 2 inches.
- 6 rows = 1½ inches.
INSTRUCTIONS:
BASE:
- With Skipper Blue, ch 87 to measure approximately 12 inches.
- Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across (42 spaces). Ch 4, turn.
- Row 2: Dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn.
- Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 20 inches. Fasten off.
WEAVING:
- With a double thread of Ecru, make a chain slightly longer than twice the length of the crocheted piece.
- Weave this chain over and under the rows of spaces on the crocheted piece lengthwise to the opposite end.
- Turn and weave the remainder of the chain through the same spaces, alternating over and under from the first pass.
LINING:
- Cut quilted satin slightly smaller than the crocheted piece and sew it to the wrong side of the crochet work.
- Fold the piece into an envelope shape:
- Bring one short side up to form the main pocket.
- Fold the other short side down to form the envelope flap.
- Sew up the short sides of the pocket with neat over-and-over stitches on the wrong side.
FINISHING:
- Attach 2 large snap fasteners to the inside of the flap to secure the purse.
- Optionally, decorate with a bow or embellishments as desired.
Your Envelope Purse is now complete!
