CUTE TINY PURSE
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Materials used : Indian polyester purse yarn in cones , with a 3.25 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle
For Indians : You could use Anchor, Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum as well
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.
Gauge : 5 sc (across) x 6 sc rows (high) = 1”
Gauge does not matter
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
How to add beads : https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I
How to work with beads in crochet : https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0
How to change colors seamlessly : https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno
How to carry your yarn when using two colors : https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ
Abbreviations used : Using U.S. terminology
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet ch : Chain
sp : Space sl-st : Slip stitch
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
hdc : Half Double
Crochet
sc-blo : Single Crochet Back Loop Only
Instructions : (Using
U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern. For your convenience, there are tutorials just before we're using them as well
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
Right ho then.. let’s see how the
designer has thought this one through.
So this little purse starts as
a circle at the base, and then you work along the sides bringing it up.
We finally finish it all off with this really lovely flap , that adds the ooh..
aah to the creation!
We start our cute tiny purse from the bottom and work in circles
till we reach the size we want for the base, increasing each round.
We
then stop increases, which automatically makes our cute tiny purse start
*growing* upwards.
Once we reach the height you want, we stop and fasten
off.
The front flap is worked as a separate motif / part and then
neatly attached onto the first part that we've made. Easy enough? Let's
get to it.
Oh, like I have said before, if you want a larger purse you just
use a larger hook / yarn.
You could also increase the number of rounds,
but then remember that you may have to make similar tweaks for the front flap..
Go ahead, create and spread smiles.. all in a day's work !
Sizing .. hmm.. easy to adjust I’d say – as you can increase size with different yarn thickness and /or hook.. go ahead, play with it and enjoy
Now the designer’s pattern has been given as is, below. Just after that is a tweak I’ve made as well.. so do look through the whole pattern sheet first.
This blog has two ideas in it.. one for the photographed cute tiny purse, and one for a mobile phone holder .. similar pattern, small tweaks. Enjoy
Original pattern link probably http://islaura.it/
PART 1 : BASE AND SIDES
Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Round 1 : Start with
a magic circle and 12 sc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the
1st sc.
Round 2 : sc in the 1st sc ;
2 sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next sc ; 2
sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 3 : sc
in the 1st 2 sc ;
2 sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next 2 sc ; 2
sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 4 : sc
in the 1st 3 sc ;
2 sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next 3 sc ; 2
sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 5 : sc
in the 1st 4 sc ;
2 sc in the next sc ;
sc in the
next 4 sc ; 2 sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 6 : sc
in the 1st 5 sc ;
2 sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next 5 sc ; 2
sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 7 : sc in the 1st 6
sc ;
2 sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next 6 sc ; 2 sc in the
next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a
sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 8 : sc in
the 1st 7 sc ;
2 sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next 7 sc ; 2 sc in the
next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a
sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 9 : sc in
the 1st sc and in each sc till end.
Join with a sl-st to
the 1st sc.
Round 10 : sc in the 1st 8 sc ;
2 sc in the next sc
;
*sc in the next 8 sc ; 2 sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Now as I am happy with
the base size here, I’m going to stop increases and start building up on my
sides.
If you want a larger purse, please continue increases, and once
done, come back to this round for continued instructions.
Single crochet back loop only (sc-blo) : https://youtu.be/TaQI3Vu9VRQ
Round 11 : sc-blo
in the 1st sc and in each sc till end.
Join with a sl-st to the
1st sc.
Round 12 : sc
in the 1st sc and in each sc till end.
Join with a sl-st to the
1st sc.
Rep Round 12 till your purse / project is of the 'height' you
need.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
PART 2 : FRONT FLAP
To get this flap a little larger, I’ve used a 4 mm crochet hook
here.
So with my little ‘cheat’ here, my semicircular
flap is L : 6.25” x W : (at centre / deepest point) 3” , and this is just
perfect for my little pouch.
Start with
a magic circle ; 8 sc in that circle.
Do not join.
Pull the circle closed,
(but not tightly, so that you have a semi-circle). Turn.
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ;
yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.
One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
Row 1 : dc in 1st sc ;
(ch 1, dc in next sc)
;
rep (to) till end. Turn.
Row 2 : dc in 1st dc ;
2 dc in next ch-1
sp ;
(sk next dc, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) ;
rep (to) till end ; dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 3 : dc in 1st dc ;
(dc in next dc ; 2 dc
in next dc) ;
rep (to) till end ;
dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 4 : dc in 1st dc ;
ch 3, sk next dc , 3 dc
in next dc ;
(ch 3, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc) ;
rep (to) till end ;
ch 3 , sk next dc, dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 5 : dc in 1st dc ;
(5 dc in next ch-3 sp ;
sk next 3 dc) ;
rep (to) till end ;
5 dc in last ch-3 sp ; dc in last dc.
Fasten off.
Leave a long tail to sew this in to the top of
your cute little purse, and you’re done!
Attach a button that will slip into one of the convenient ch-3
holes in the last row, and this gift is DONE !
You could, if you have yarn, and feel like it, attach a nice
long chained cord to the sides of your purse – so it can be slung
along.
So for this, check this video on how to make the Easiest I-Cord!
Easiest I-cord handle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
How to line a bag : http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/
OR, here's yet another idea ..
I’d suggest you keep your purse flat, mark the two opposite
sides.
Re-attach yarn into one side and make a fsc / ch (oh maybe 100 –
12 fsc / ch should do, but depends on the yarn you’re using too), and then sc
into the opposite side marker on your purse.
To strengthen this cord up a bit, you could work an sc (or hdc?) in
each fsc / chain all the way back to the start.
Oh, do also check the link for info on "how to line your
bag", once again at the top of this blog.
IDEA 2
Now given above is the pattern as per the photos and charts – but if you (like I did) want a purse just large enough for your cell phone and probably a set of keys, and preferred an oval base, then here’s what I did.
I have used this unique chain-less way to start, but you could do it the old-school way too.. it’s the end result that counts !
Foundation double crochet (fdc) : This is a unique way of starting a project directly with a row of double crochet stitches. Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/hjNUYVvyU9k
Start with about a 3” long fdc ‘chain’ (or about 1.5 - 2” less than the final width of purse you are looking for).
Round 1 : sc in each fdc till end ; (then turning your work 90°, work one more sc in that same end st, 2 sc in the last dc, 2 sc in the other end of the same dc (so its like this last dc you have a total of 6 sc) ;
(then turning your work 90°, work once more such that you’re now working along the bottom edge of your fdc chain), work one sc in each fdc till end ;
(then turning your work 90°, work once more such that you’re now working along the side edge of your fdc chain), work one more sc in that same end st, 2 sc in the last dc, 2 sc in the other end of the same dc (so agan in this end dc you have a total of 6 sc) ; Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc.
Round 2 : sc in each sc till end of this row, then at the corner you increase by 3 sc : so 2 sc in the corner sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in the centre sc , sc in next sc and finally 2 sc in that bottom turning sc (turning onto the bottom part of your row) ; continue sc in each sc till end of this bottom row till you once again reach the opposite side, and increase by 3 scs again.
Continue one or two more increases, till you have a width that you’re happy with.
Now if you want the ‘edge’ to be sharp, then after you’ve got the width required, you do an sc-blo round without increase.
If you do not want that sharp defining edge (edge defining bottom from sides), then you just continue sc in each sc all around, without increase.
Like you did for the other pattern (on this sheet), you will then continue sc in each sc all around (making the sides), till you have a purse of the length you desire.
The flap and the strap are made following the same instructions above OR check this video above for an I-cord like strap
So yaay, for a 2-in-1 idea.
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