Mesa Mini Purse: Free Boho Crochet Purse Pattern

If you love quick makes with a touch of boho charm, the Mesa Mini Purse crochet pattern is just for you! This free crochet purse pattern uses Lion Brand Rewind yarn, a soft and durable bulky tape yarn that gives the bag its signature textured look. The mini size makes it perfect for carrying just the essentials, while the modern design adds a handmade, stylish accent to any outfit. Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a fun weekend project, this free boho crochet purse pattern is beginner-friendly, practical, and oh-so cute.

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Difficulty

This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern is used.

Finished Measurements

Finished purse measures 16 cm (6") in width and 10 cm (4") in height.

The purse strap length is customizable.

Yarn

You will need 100 meters (121 yards) of a bulky weight (5) yarn.

Sample was made using Lion Brand Rewind Tape yarn in the color “current situation.” Rewind Tape yarn is a 70% polyester and 30% viscose blend, bulky weight (5) yarn that contains 221 meters (242 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 oz).

For substitutions look for a chunky weight (5) tape yarn or a flat cotton or hemp-look yarn. Choose something sturdy and slightly rustic to keep the purse’s boho, textured style. Here are a few ones I reccomend:

Bernat Suede-ish Yarn

• Fiber Content: 70% Polyester, 30% Viscose

• Why It Works: This bulky, suede-like tape yarn has a soft yet sturdy feel, making it a great match for the texture and structure of the Mesa Mini Purse. It holds shape well while keeping that cozy, boho vibe.

• Price Range: Bargain - typically around $6–$8 per skein, depending on retailer.

Katia Washi Yarn

• Fiber Content: 70% Polyester, 30% Viscose

• Why It Works: Katia Washi is a ribbon-style tape yarn with vibrant colors and a lightweight finish, perfect for accessories. Its texture is very similar to Lion Brand Rewind, so it substitutes beautifully without altering the look of the purse.

• Price Range: Mid-range - usually $6–$10 per ball, depending on color and seller.

Hook Size and Notions

• 6.5 mm crochet hook

• 4 Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

Pattern Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc - double crochet

PM - place marker

rep – repeat

rnd – round

sc - single crochet

sk - skip

sl st – slip stitch

SM - stitch marker

sp - space

st(s) – stitch(s)

yo - yarn over

( ) - work instructions within parentheses all in the same stitch or space

* * – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Special Stitches & Techniques

Invisible Join

1. Cut the working end of your yarn and pull it up and through the last stitch that was worked.

2. Thread the tail of yarn through a tapestry needle.

3. Skip the first stitch, insert your tapestry needle into the second stitch from front to back through both loops of the stitch, pull yarn through.

4. Insert your tapestry needle from front to back into the back loop only of the stitch the yarn is originating from, pull yarn through.

5. Securely weave in your ends.

I have full video tutorial and blog post on how to create an invisible join.

Notes

• This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern is used.

• Ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a double crochet stitch

• This body of the purse is worked in unjoined rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

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Pattern

Purse Body

Using a 6.5 mm crochet hook, ch 20

Rnd 1 sc in the back hump of the second ch from hook, PM, sc in the back hump of the next 17 chs, (sc, PM, sc, sc, PM) in the back hump of the final ch, turn your work so you are working back down the opposite side of the chain, sc in the back of the next 17 chs, (sc, PM, sc) in the final ch (the first ch) {40 sts}

Rnd 2 sc 2 times in first st, sc to next SM, sc 2 times in st containing SM, sc 2 times in next st, sc 2 times in st containing next SM, sc to next SM, sc 2 times in st containing SM, sc 2 times in next st {46 sts}

Rnds 3 - 13 sc in each st around {46 sts}

Fasten off using an invisible join.

Purse Flap

Using a 6.5 mm crochet hook

Row 1 Make a magic circle, ch 3, dc 5 times into circle, pull to close, ch 3, turn {6 sts}

Row 2 dc in first st, *ch 1, dc in next st* rep across, ch 1, dc 2 times in top of tch, ch 3, turn {13 sts total: 8 dc sts and 5 ch-1 sps}

Row 3 dc in first st, dc in next st, *dc 2 times in ch 1 sp, dc in next st* rep across, dc 2 times in top of tch, ch 3, turn {20 sts}

Row 4 dc in first st, dc in next st *ch 2, sk 1 st, dc in next 2 sts* rep a total of 5 times, ch 2, sk 1 st, dc in last st, dc 2 times in top of tch, ch 3, turn {28 sts total: 16 dc sts and 6 ch-2 sps}

Row 5 dc in first st, *dc in next 2 sts, dc 3 times in ch 2 sp* rep across, dc in last 2 sts, dc 2 times in top of tch, ch 3, turn {35 sts}

Row 6 dc in first st, *sk 1 st, sc in next st, sk 1 st, dc 4 times in next st* rep across until 2 sts remain, sc in last st, dc 2 times in top of ch 3 {8 full shells and 2 half shells}

Ch 1, rotate the flap so you can work along the raw edge, pick up 23 sc sts to create a clean, even surface for seaming.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming (approximately 2.5 times the length of the purse flap edge).

Place 2 stitch markers to mark 23 stitches along the back of the purse where the flap will be attached. Use a whip stitch to seam the flap to the body of the purse.

Purse Strap

Make a slip knot, place slip knot on hook (same hook size used to make the purse).

Slip stitch into the side stitch of the purse directly before the flap join. 2 loops should now be on your hook.

1. YO, pull through the first loop on the hook.

2. Drop the first loop from the hook (hold it securely so it does not unravel).

3. YO, pull through the remaining loop on the hook.

4. Return the dropped loop to the hook.

Repeat Steps 1–4 until the strap reaches the desired length.

To finish: YO, pull through both loops on the hook. Sl st into the side stitch on the opposite edge of the purse, directly before the flap join and fasten off.

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