Green Summer Purse (crochet)

Yarn: Naturally Caron Spa (shown in "Green Sheen") less than 1 skein necessary

Hook: H

Extras: yarn needle

Ch: chain

Sc: single crochet

Dc: double crochet

Crdc: Crossed double crochet.

C2tog: crochet 2 together

Pattern:

Step 1: Ch 31

Step 2: 30 sc across, ch 1, turn

Step 3: repeat step 2 until there are 5 rows of sc

Step 4: sc around all 4 edges making 4 sc in each corner, join with slip stitch to create a perfect seam, ch2

Step 5: dc (1^st round only: in back loop) of every sc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch 2

Step 6: dc in every dc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch 2

Step 7: crdc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch 2

Step 8: repeat steps 6 & 7 until desired length. (I did 5 repeats)End on step 6, join with slip stitch, ch 1 at the end.

Step 9: sc across decreasing 10 stitches evenly through next row with c2tog, join with slip stitch , ch 1.

Step 10: repeat step 9.

Step 11: sc3, ch25, skip 13 stitches, sc 11, ch25, skip 13 stitches, sc 8, join with slip stitch, ch1

Step 12: sc 3, sc 30 around chain stitches, sc 10, sc 30 stitches around chain stitches, sc 7, join with slip stitch, ch2.

Step 13: dc across, join with slip stitch. Break yarn, weave in ends.

Summer Purse (crochet)

When I think of summer, I think of crochet purses in bright colors. So, here's one of my own liking.

Yarn: Naturally Caron Country (shown in "Sunset")

Hook: H

Extras: 3 buttons, yarn needle

Ch: chain

Sc: single crochet

Dc: double crochet

Crdc: Crossed double crochet.

Step 1: Ch 31

Step 2: 30 sc across, ch 1, turn

Step 3: repeat step 2 until there are 5 rows of sc

Step 4: sc around all 4 edges making 4 sc in each corner, join with slip stitch to create a perfect seam, ch2

Step 5: dc (1^st round only: in back loop) of every sc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch 2

Step 6: dc in every dc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch 2

Step 7: crdc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch 2

Step 8: dc in ever dc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch 1

Step 9: sc in every dc around whole piece, join with slip stitch, ch2

Step 10: repeat steps 5-7

Step 11: Dc in every other dc on "front" and "back" of piece. Dc in every dc on "sides".

Step 12: repeat steps 9, 5, 7.

Step 13: dc 18, chain 2, turn.

Step 14: repeat step 13 twice more.

Step 15: chain 4, join with slip stitch in next dc. Slip stitch over next 6 dc and chain 6, join with slip stitch in next dc, slip stitch over next 6 dc, ch 6 join with slip stitch in end.break yarn weave in.

Optional step: Pinch the side seams together to make the top of the bag more narrow. Make a "W" with the sides and sew through to hold in place.

Step 16: pick up yarn on top of side panel, ch 3 dc 3, ch3 turn, *dc3, ch3 turn. Until desired strap length and then join to other side panel.

Sew on buttons, weave in ends.