Colorful Crochet Purse Collection
Dive into the world of crochet with this delightful collection of colorful purses! Perfect for beginners, these stylish bags make fantastic gifts or cheerful accessories to brighten your day. With various shapes and vibrant hues, they are sure to impress everyone you meet.
Colorful Crochet Purse Collection
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (medium; approx. 100g per purse in various colors)
- Hook Size: 5.0 mm (H-8)
- Scissors: For cutting yarn
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
Gauge:
To ensure your purses are the correct size, crochet a swatch of 10x10 cm in single crochet. You should have approximately 14 stitches and 16 rows. Adjust your hook size if necessary to match gauge.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Instructions:
Base of the Purse:
- Start by making a slip knot on your hook and chaining 15.
- In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc. Continue this across the chain (total of 14 sc). Chain 1 and turn.
- Row 2: Work 1 sc in each st across (14 sc). Chain 1 and turn.
- Repeat Row 2 until your rectangle measures 20 cm for width.
Body of the Purse:
- After achieving the desired width, work in rounds for the body. Join with a sl st to the first stitch.
- Round 1: Work 1 sc in each st around (total of 14 sc).
- Continue working in rounds until the body measures 15 cm from the base.
Finishing the Purse:
- Once the desired height is reached, fasten off your yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Use the tapestry needle to sew the top edges together, creating the opening of the purse.
- Weave in all your ends to secure the work.
Optional Variations:
- Try using different colors for each round for a striped effect!
- Add a button or snap closure for extra security.
Finishing Tips:
To give your purses a polished look, consider blocking them gently with steam to even out stitches. This helps shape the purse and gives it a nice finish.
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