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Crochet Handbag
Lion Brand® Lion® Suede - Wool-Ease® Chunky
GAUGE: 8 sts + 9 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in sc (single crochet) with larger hook using 1 strand each of A and B held together. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
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PURSE SIDE (make 2)
With larger hook and 1 strand each of A and B held together, ch 49.
Row 1 (RS): Sc into the 2nd ch from hook and
in each ch across – 48 sc. Turn each row.
Rows 2-14: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in 3 sc, (skip 3 sc, insert hook from back to
front around the next (4th) sc and pull up a loop, insert hook from front to
back around first skipped sc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 3 loops on
hook – pleat made), (sc in next 2 sc, make pleat) twice, sc in 10 sc, (make
pleat, sc in next 2 sc) twice, make pleat, sc in last 3 sc – 30 sc with 6
pleats.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Place st markers at
beginning and end of this row – 30 sc.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc into back loop of each sc across – 30 sc.
Rows 18-23 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.
HANDLES
With smaller hook and A, sc around handles to cover. Fasten off.
HANDLE STRAPS (make 4)
With smaller hook and A, ch 17.
Row 1: Sc into the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across –
16 sc. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Do not fasten off. Turn.
Edging
Sc evenly around entire strap, working 2 sc in each corner, join with a
slip st to first sc of edging. Fasten off.
CLOSURE STRAP
With smaller hook and A, ch 10.
Row 1: Sc into the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 9
sc. Turn each row.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 6, sc in each sc across.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Do not fasten off.
Edging
Sc evenly around entire strap, working 2 sc in each corner and 8 sc in
the ch-6 loop, join with a slip st to first sc of edging. Fasten off.
BUTTON
With larger hook and 1 strand each of A and B held together, ch
5."
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc into 3rd ch from hook, join with a slip st to
first sc. Fasten off. Pull unworked ch sts tightly.
ASSEMBLY
With RS together and WS facing, pin sides together. With larger hook
and 1 strand each of A and B held together, sc evenly through both sides, beg at
stitch markers, down side, around the bottom and up the other side to second set
of stitch markers to join. Fasten off. Turn purse to RS.
Purse Edging
With larger hook and 1 strand each of A and B held together, sc evenly
around opening, join with a slip st to first sc. Fasten off.
Thread each handle strap through a purse handle. With A, whipstitch handle
strap firmly to purse with one side of strap on the inside and the other side of
strap on the outside of purse.
Sew button to the front side of purse in the center of Row 18. Whipstitch
closure strap to the center back of purse using the ch-6 loop as the buttonhole.
Weave in ends. |
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Learn to Crochet Instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com
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Ratings and Reviews
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| Crochet Handbag Reviewed by linda nelson on 2009-06-05 |
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This is a great pattern. So far, I've made three of these bags, but in doubled up strands of 100% cotton.
Two were gifts and one I use (and get many complements on). I used the removable plastic handles so that the bag launders easily.
I can't wait to try crocheting it using the "correct" yarn.
I highly recommend this pattern.
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