# Sage Green Botanical Shell Purse Free Crochet Pattern
Botanical shells in sage! This purse uses the shell stitch to create a gorgeous botanical texture — like leaves and petals in soft sage green. The flap is leaf-shaped, the body is richly textured, and the whole thing feels like something you’d find in a high-end boutique.
The shell stitch is a simple repeat, the leaf flap is shaped with increases and decreases, and the result is pure elegance. A statement purse for nature lovers.
Sage green in botanical shells — like a garden in a purse. Cotton yarn for structure and texture.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in sage green (approx. 400 yards) and deeper green (approx. 60 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- 1 magnetic snap or button
Finished size:
- Approximately 10 inches wide and 8 inches tall
The Pattern
Purse Body (shell stitch)
With sage, Ch 36.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd chain from the hook, *skip 2 chains, 5 DC in the next chain, skip 2 chains, SC in the next chain,* repeat across, Ch 1, turn. (6 shells)
Rows 2–20: SC in the first SC, *5 DC in the next SC (the center of the shell below), SC in the next SC,* repeat across, Ch 1, turn. (6 shells)
The shells stack to create the botanical texture.
Fold in half and slip stitch the side seams. Turn right-side out.
Leaf Flap
With deeper green, Ch 20.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across, Ch 1, turn. (19 SC)
Row 2: 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in each stitch to the last, 2 SC in the last stitch, Ch 1, turn. (21 SC)
Rows 3–6: Repeat Row 2 four more times. (29 SC after Row 6)
Rows 7–10: SC in each stitch across, Ch 1, turn. (29 SC)
Row 11: SC2tog, SC in each stitch to the last 2, SC2tog, Ch 1, turn. (27 SC)
Rows 12–16: Repeat Row 11 five more times. (17 SC after Row 16)
Fasten off. The flap should be leaf-shaped — wide in the middle, pointed at the end.
Sew the wide end of the flap to the back top edge of the purse. Attach the magnetic snap.
Strap
With sage, Ch 120. SC back along the chain. Sew to the sides with reinforced stitching.
Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The shell stitch texture is the star — keep your shells even and full.
- The leaf flap should be slightly wider than the purse for the best drape.
- This purse in terracotta is equally stunning for autumn.
Botanical beauty — nature’s texture in a purse!
