This is a stitch pattern that I love sooooo much! The Lily top is one of my best selling patterns to date, and I think it’s because of how retro the stitch pattern looks. The buds stitch looks so classic but is reimagined to fit the style of today. Since everyone loves it so much, I decided to start a collection of patterns using the bud stitch. First on the list, the Lily Purse!

A few notes before we get into the pattern:

• The PDF is available ad-free on my website here.

• Use the hashtag #LilyPurse to show off your makes on instagram!

• I used 2 skeins of K+C Raffia Yarn from Joanns. You could also get raffia from Wool and the Gang.

  • You’ll need about 120-150 yards, depending on how long you make your strap.

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Materials

• Weight 4 Raffia yarn

  • 120 yards

• 7mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

• Bottom circle after row 8 = 5.25 inches/ 13.3 cm

• Rows 9-15 = 6.5 inches/ 16.5 cm

While gauge is not super important here as this is an accessory, these are good checks for yourself.

Measurements

The finished purse should measure 5.25 inches in width and 8 inches in height.

The strap measures about 30 inches, but you can make it as long or as short as you’d like!

Pattern Notes

• CH 3 at beginning of row counts as double crochet

• This pattern is worked in the round

• Repeat between * when noted

Stitch Library

CH: chain

SL ST: slip stitch

SC: single crochet

DC: double crochet

Bud: (3 double crochet cluster, ch 3, 3 double crochet cluster) in same stitch

DC3TOG: double crochet 3 together

DC2TOG: double crochet 2 together

SK: skip

ST(S): stitch/stitches

Pattern

Bottom

Ch 2

Row 1: 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join to 1st with sl st (10)

Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join to 1st with sl st (20)

Row 3: ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next* repeat between * around, join to 1st with sl st (30)

Row 4: ch 1, sc in each st around, join to 1st with sl st (30)

Row 5: ch 1, sc in each st around, join to 1st with sl st (30)

Row 6: ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next 2* repeat between * around, join to 1st with sl st (40)

Row 7: ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next 3* repeat between * around, join to 1st with sl st (50)

Row 8: ch 1, *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next 4* repeat between * around, join to 1st with sl st (60)

Row 9: ch 1, sc in each st around in back loop only, join to 1st with sl st (60)

Sides

Row 10: ch 3, dc in each st around, join to 1st with sl st (60)

Row 11: ch 3, sk 2, bud in next st, *sk 2, dc in next, sk 2, bud in next* repeat between * around, join to top of ch 3 (60)

Row 12: ch 5, *sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, dc in next dc from previous row, ch 2* repeat between * to end, sc in next ch 3 so, ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5 (60)

Row 13: ch 5, dc3tog in same st, *dc in next sc from previous row, bud in next dc* repeat between * to end, dc in next sc, dc2tog in 1st st with dc3tog, sl st to 2nd ch of ch 5 (60)

Row 14: ch 1, sc in 1st ch sp, *ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in next ch 3 sp* repeat between * to end, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, sl st to 1st sc (60)

Row 15: ch 3, *bud in next dc, dc in next sc* repeat between * to end, bud in last dc, sl st to top of ch 3 (60)

Row 16 - 19: Repeat rows 12-14 one more time

Row 20: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc (60)

Row 21 - 23: repeat row 20

Row 24: ch 1, crab stitch in each st around, sl st to 1st, cut off and tie (60)

Body Strap

Cut 3 pieces of yarn 3 arm lengths long, Fold in half and tie in a knot at the fold. Braid to the end, leaving a long tail for tassels.

Feed through the top of the purse as shown in the video.

Shoulder Strap

Cut 3 pieces of yarn 6 arm lengths long (or as long/short as you’d like to make your strap). Fold in half. Attach with knot at middle of the bend shown in the video. Braid until you reach the end, leaving a long tail for tassels. Attach at opposite side with knot.

Weave in any remaining ends.