Here’s a fast and easy purse to make as a quick gift. It’s as basic as it gets–rectangular base with the sides done in the round. I’ve taught many friends over the years how to crochet and this is an excellent second project (after they create the first obligatory beanie, of course!)
Skill Level
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Easy
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One skein of chunky or bulky yarn in any color
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Crochet Hook Size N (9.0MM)
NOTE: The size of your purse will be determined by your yarn and hooks. The yarn and hooks in the supplies list will usually produce a purse in the following dimensions: 6″L X 5″H X 3.5″W. However the purse can be made in any yarn and appropriately sized hooks. For example, if you wish to use worsted weight yarn, you should use size H (5.00MM) hooks.
Stitches used
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ST(s) – stitch(es)
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CH – chain stitch
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SC – single crochet
Purse Base:
(The purse starts off by making the large rectangular base for the purse. This is not in the round.)
Row 1: Chain 11.
Row 2: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across (10SC). Turn.
Row 3-19: SC in each SC across. (10SC). Turn.
Begin working in the round:
Rnd 20: Chain 1 (Chain 1 counts as 1st SC). SC in the back loop of each SC around the entire perimeter of the rectangle. (SC twice in each corner.) (55SC +CH1)
Rnd 21-30: SC in the back loop of each SC around. (56SC)
Rnd 31: SC in the back loop of the next 14 SC. CH 10. Skip the next 10SC. SC in the back loop of the next 18SC. CH 10. Skip the next 10SC. SC in the back loop of the next 4 SC. (36SC +20CH)
Rnd32: SC in the back loop of the next 14SC. SC in the back loop of the next 10CH. SC in the back loop of the next 18SC. SC in the back loop of the next 10CH. SC in the back loop of the last 4SC. (56SC)
Rnd33-34: SC in the back loop of each of the SC around. (56SC)
Tie off and weave in ends.
This pattern is copyright by Nurdi Babi, all rights reserved. You may not copy or resell this pattern, however, feel free to sell any items made from this pattern. Any resemblance to other patterns out there is purely coincidental.
Please feel free to contact me at nurdi.babi@gmail.com if you ever have any questions or concerns.
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