Free Crochet Pattern: Lion® Suede - Wool-Ease® Chunky Crochet Handbag

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Crochet Handbag
Lion BrandŽ Lion^® Suede - Wool-Ease^® Chunky
Pattern Number: 50942

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate
SIZE: One Size
Width 21 in. [53.5 cm] at base Height 20 in. [51 cm] including handles

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

210-098 Lion Suede Yarn: Ecru Pale, champagne beige.
Quantity needed: 4 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 19.56
Note: (A)

630-099 Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Fisherman Soft, natural cream
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 6.49
Note: (B)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.65

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
Rattan U-shaped purse handles, 12 in. [30.5 cm] at base
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 less 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.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

INSTRUCTIONS

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 andin 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 tofront around the next (4th) sc and pull up a loop, insert hook from front toback around first skipped sc and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 3 loops onhook - pleat made), (sc in next 2 sc, make pleat) twice, sc in 10 sc, (makepleat, sc in next 2 sc) twice, make pleat, sc in last 3 sc - 30 sc with 6pleats. Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Place st markers atbeginning 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 aslip 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 - 9sc. 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 inthe 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, ch5." Rnd 1: Work 8 sc into 3rd ch from hook, join with a slip st tofirst sc. Fasten off. Pull unworked ch sts tightly. ASSEMBLY With RS together and WS facing, pin sides together. With larger hookand 1 strand each of A and B held together, sc evenly through both sides, beg atstitch markers, down side, around the bottom and up the other side to second setof 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 evenlyaround opening, join with a slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Thread each handle strap through a purse handle. With A, whipstitch handlestrap firmly to purse with one side of strap on the inside and the other side ofstrap on the outside of purse. Sew button to the front side of purse in the center of Row 18. Whipstitchclosure strap to the center back of purse using the ch-6 loop as the buttonhole.Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

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