Cute Knitted Fluffy Cupcake Purse — Free Pattern, Materials & Step-by-Step Instructions

The Knitted Fluffy Cupcake Purse is an adorable, whimsical accessory that looks like a frosted cupcake. This guide gives the full materials list and a clear step-by-step pattern to make the purse shown — worked flat in garter stitch, finished with a button closure and optional accent buttons that resemble sprinkles. Use the sizing and needle information below to reproduce the sample; adjust strap length or add a lining to suit your needs.

The finished purse measures approximately 8 inches tall by 7 inches wide, with a strap about 32 inches long (or your preferred length). The body of the purse is worked by knitting every row (garter stitch) and finished by whip-stitching the sides and attaching the strap.

Finished Knitted Fluffy Cupcake Purse with button closure and colorful accent “sprinkle” buttons.

Materials:

• US 11 (8.0 mm) Straight Knitting Needles
• 1 Ball of Buttercup by Red Heart in “Carnival”
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Large button for closure
• Accent buttons to look like “sprinkles” (totally optional)

Sizing:

• 8 inches tall
• 7 inches wide
• Handle is 32 inches long

Abbreviations:

• Cast On (CO)
• Bind Off (BO)
• Knit (k)
• Knit Two Together (k2tog)
• Yarn Over (yo)

Close-up of the garter-stitch texture and the button used as the purse closure.

Instructions:

Part 1 – The Main Part of the Purse

Cast on 16 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Repeat row 1 until piece measures 16 inches from cast on edge.

Part 2 – Buttonhole Rows

Buttonhole row #1: knit 8 sts, yo, k2tog, knit the remaining stitches on the row.

Row 2: knit all sts.

Row 3: knit all sts.

Part 3 – The Strap

Bind off all stitches until 4 stitches remain.

Knit all stitches that remain on the row and repeat until strap is approximately 32 inches long (or desired strap length).

Fasten off and weave in any ends that remain.

Finishing:

With a piece of matching yarn, whip stitch the sides of the purse together to form the bag. Whip stitch the end of the strap to the top edge of the purse. Sew the large button to the front of the purse opposite the buttonhole to create the closure. Add accent buttons as “sprinkles” if desired. Weave in all ends.

Notes & Tips:

• The piece is worked entirely in garter stitch (knit every row), which gives the purse its fluffy, textured look.
• To make the purse sturdier, consider sewing a simple fabric lining inside before attaching buttons. If adding a lining, sew it in after assembling the knitted bag but before attaching the strap ends permanently.
• Adjust strap length by knitting fewer or more rows for a shorter or longer handle.
• For cleaning, spot-clean or follow the care instructions for your chosen yarn; test a small swatch first if unsure.

Enjoy making your Knitted Fluffy Cupcake Purse — it's a charming, colorful accessory and a fun little knitting project!