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Craft Scissors
Fabric Glue
Needle and Thread
ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES UTILIZED
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
dc=double crochet
tch[s]=turning chain[s]
sts=stitches
sl st= slip stitch
ch=chain
THE PATTERN
*You will repeat this Step TWICE. Creating both the FRONT as well as the Back piece to construct the bag.
STEP ONE
Chain 3, then insert your hook into the first chain stitch you made, forming a ring.
YO, then draw the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
CH 1, Insert your hook into the center ring and YO and draw the yarn through the center ring.
RND 1: SC into all of the STS for the entire round, 8 STS total, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 2: HDC into all of the STS TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 3: HDC into the first ST once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 4: SC into the first TWO STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 5: HDC into the first THREE STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 6: HDC into the first FOUR STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 7: SC into the first FIVE STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 8: HDC into the first SIX STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 9: HDC into the first SEVEN STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 10: SC into the first EIGHT STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 11: DC into the first NINE STS once, then into the following ST DC TWICE for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
RND 12-RND13: SC into all of the STS for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to continue work.
Approximately: 10 inches width
[optional step prior to sewing the fabric]
Adding a handmade tag, utilizing a strand of yarn and a yarn sewing needle, place the tag at the opening of the purse and sew it unto the bag.
STEP TWO
Cutting and measuring out the fabric circles, 10 inches circles, two sets. Align the fabric with the crocheted rounds and sew needle and thread to secure [or you may use fabric glue to secure fabric surrounding the bag.]
STEP THREE
Using your yarn sewing needle and a long strand of yarn, sew the two circles together, along the edges, but leaving the top portion open. About 10 inches of an open slot.
As well as adding the metal snap buttons to the opening of the purse utilizing needle and thread to secure buttons in place.
STEP FOUR
CH 4 // 39 inches length or to desired length
R1-R96: SC into all of the STS for all of the rows, turn work at the end to continue. At final Row 93, SL ST to complete final work, cut off strand and sew into STS.
Next, you will sew the ends of the straps, opposite sides to the side opening of the purse. 2 ROWS placed on the side to secure.
STEP FIVE
Adding the fringe to the bottom of the purse. [optional]
Cut approximately 15 inches, two sets of straps folded over, pull through the bottom STS, wrap over as if to knot the strands to secure it unto the purse.
NOW YOU’RE DONE!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
#THEDREAMCROCHET
XX ashlee elle.
