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Additional Materials 1 1" (2.5 cm) button
Crochet Purse
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
8 stitches+ 12 rows = 4" (10 cm) in single crochet. 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.
PURSE Chain 27.
Row 1
Working into second chain from hook, work 26 single crochet, chain 1, turn work. Work each row in single crochet until piece measures 18" from the beginning. Buttonloop Row Work across to 13th single crochet, chain 8, insert hook into next single crochet and work across to end. Fasten off.
Finishing Fold piece in half and sew or crochet side seams.
STRAP Make a chain 36" long. Attach strap to side seams at top of purse. Weave in loose ends and sew on button.
Crochet Purse Reviewed by Carrie Uryasz on 2008-08-25
I really like this as well because it is so fast. I have one in black for when I go out, one in blue for everyday, and one in red that I made my friend. I like how basic it is too so you can add your own beads, specialty yarn, or designs. Anyone reading this should also visit http://crochetpurse.brighterplanet.org/ because it has all kinds of ideas to spice up your purses.
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