"/fs_img PURSES

PURSES


The purse in the picture is made using #18 nylon twine and a G hook. I used the white, and then dyed it purple using RIT. Worseted weight yarn works well also, just use an E or F hook, and crochet rather tightly so it won't stretch with use. Another way to combat stretch, is to crochet with two strands, one the yarn, and the other #10 cotton crochet thread.

BOTTOM

ch. 5, join to form a ring.
RND 1- ch. 1, 12 sc in ring. join in top of ch. 1.
RND 2- ch. 1 (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. join in top of ch. 1.
RND 3- ch. 1 (sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) around. join in top of ch. 1.
RND 4- ch. 1 (sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) around. join in top of ch. 1.
follow established pattern of increase until bottom is size desired.

BODY

ch. 1, sc in either the front or back loops once around. join in top of ch. 1.( front if you want the right side to show, back if you want the wrong side to show.) ch. 1, sc in both loops around, joining in top of ch. 1 each time, until you get about 30 rounds, or it's deep enough to suit your needs.

STRAPS

turn, sc back 3 or 4, depends on how wide you want the strap. keep going back and forth until strap is 39 rows tall, flatten purse and attach so straps are evenly placed of that side to the left of where you started by sl st through both strap and body. sc around to where next strap will start and repeat process. sc around to where first strap started and end off. weave end in. if you're using the nylon twine, use a lighter to melt the ends of the twine so they won't unravel

FLAP BAG
For this option, make the body about 37 rows tall. The strap is 6 sc wide, and 100 rows long, you'll be following the same principal as for the straps above, except you're only making one. When it's long enough, attach to the other side of the purse, using same method as above. For the flap, sc over to other strap, keep sc back and forth until you're half way down, then switch to dc. If you keep sc to the end, the corners tend to curl up. End off and weave end in. Use lighter to melt any end if you're using the twine

FLOWER PURSE
This is like the basic hand bag, but i've given it a form to keep it from stretching. the flower patterns are copywrited, so, either use your own pattern or buy a dozen snazzy doo dads for your kitchen from annie's attic for the patterns used here.

NOTES: used and H hook and black worseted weight yarn.

BOTTOM
ch 5, join to form a ring.
row 1: ch 1, 12 sc in ring. join to ch 1 with sl st.
row 2: ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. around (18 sts) join with sl st to ch 1.
row 3: ch 1, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, around (24 sts) join with sl st to ch 1.
increase 6 st to each round until you're doing sc in the next 10 st, 2 in next sc.

BODY
ch 1, sc around once using front loops for right side to show or back loops for wrong side to show, join with sl st to ch 1. using both loops, go 27 rows up. end off.
using plastic canvas, cut a circle to fit the bottom and a strip to fit the side. sew side piece together to form tube. sew circle to bottom to make form. put form inside of purse and whip stitch around top to keep in place.

STRAPS
ch 56, sc 3 or 4 rows and end with a sl st row. end off. make two. attatch to side like you'd sew on a button.

FLOWERS
make enough flowers to decorate as you'd like. either stitch on with fishing line or hot glue in place.