Sakura Purse by Shai Kilström

Sakura Purse

Crochet
April 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Alternating rows of DC & SC
4.0 mm (G)
328 - 437 yards (300 - 400 m)
one size
US
English
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Sakura Purse is a celebration of my favourite time of year - Cherry Blossom Season ♥
It features a cherry blossom motif square, as well as easy gingham colourwork squares, that make me think of a cozy sunlit picnic under the sakura trees.

The pattern includes options to make a 10-square purse, or a 13-square tote bag, as well as instructions for detachable straps and continuous straps, for full customizability.

The sample was crocheted using Rusta Holly DK weight yarn, and requires about 1 skein of green and white, and 1.5 skeins of pink.
(depending on your strap length, or what construction you choose, you may need more yarn.
My totals listed are for a shoulder-strap, 10-square bag).

The pattern has two files:
one colourful pattern file, best suited for on-screen reading,
and one black and white print friendly version.

A free video tutorial is also available for this pattern: https://youtu.be/TEPx1_NwfwM