ROUNDED PURSE
Just as I was making and writing up my last purse, I wrote about
‘temptation’ and how I was sure I’d fall into that trap.. well, said it.. did
it.. and here’s what I created with this new inspiration.
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The Inspiration
Materials used : Indian polyester silk purse yarn in cones ~ under two cones , with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; zipper
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.
Stitches used : Using U.S terminology
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
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
dc 5-tog : Double crochet 5-tog : [yo, insert hk in st or ch-sp, yo and pull up a lp ; yo and draw through 2 lps] 5 times (6 lps on hk) ; yo, draw through all lps on hk. One dc 5-tog made.
Double crochet 5-tog as a decrease stitch : dc 5-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial for working a dc 5-tog over 5 sts at https://youtu.be/Dh2viux_fBA
Double crochet 5-tog as a decorative stitch : dc 5-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial for working a dc 5-tog all in the same stitch as a decorative stitch at https://youtu.be/5806EIpgcV8
Useful links :
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
How to line the bag : View the link below to see how to easily line your handbag. http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/
How to attach a zipper : http://www.liz-makes.com/2014/01/liz-makes-crocheted-clutch-with-zipper.html?m=1rochet
OR
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
dc 5-tog : Double
Crochet 5-together
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Inspired by one of these free floating patterns on the net, I am, as usual, writing down my notes, and am sharing them with you.
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.
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.
So let’s quickly analyse what we’re going to do here.
We are making a set of ch 3 + dc 5-tog shells per row or motif and there are 11 shells in each section.
We will then encase or wrap these shells within a dc oval, and after making several of these oval motifs, we will join them together.
Each one of these pieces is one motif.
So basically we will first make our motifs first and then we will join them up to make the purse.
Now as we’re working one oval at a time, and one shell within that oval, the numbering is going to be a little different.
Part 1 : Motif
Start with a 5 ch. Turn ,
Dc 5-tog in the 1st ch from hook. (1 dc 5-tog and ch 4 sp made) ;
*ch 4, Turn , dc 5-tog in the ch-4 sp* ;
rep *to* 9 times (total of 11 shells made) ;
ch 3, [2 dc into the top of the last dc 5-tog ; 9 dc in the next ch-4 sp] ;
1 dc on top of the next dc 5-tog (2nd from end) ;
*2 dc in the next ch-4 sp ; 1 dc on the next dc 5-tog* ;
rep *to* all till end of one side ;
then rep [to] at the opposite end ,
but instead of working the 9 dc in the ch-4 sp,
you’ll work them in one of the bars of the dc 5-tog.
You then continue with rep *to* all the way to the end.
Join with a sl-st to the top of the 1st ch 3.
One motif complete.
Note : This
is the pattern you will now use to make 7 motifs across.
For size : Each
motif you made, divided in half will be the width of your clutch purse.
Now depending on the
thickness of yarn you’ve used, you can play with the number of shells made to
increase length of your oval motif or you increase the thickness of yarn to get
the gauge per design.
By doing this, you can
make a slender clutch purse or a larger bag as well.
So the gauge given is W
: 4.5 cm x L : 32 cm.
So if you take a look at
the chart, you’ll see that there are 11 shells , but the finished
photograph shows 15 shells.
So go ahead, and be creative.
I started with one
strand of the purse yarn, but preferred the effect of the two strands held
together for my final creation.
OK.. so once you’ve made
as many motifs as you want (depending on the length you need), attach them all
together.
We will then make a lovely decorative picot edging to finish off our
work d’art.
Now you’ll see that you
have two scalloped edges for your purse.
You can either leave it as it is
and then line and attach a zipper directly, or you can follow the design below
to flatten that edge and then add the picot edging.
So to even this up, you will
need to do a set of (hdc, dc, hdc) in the scalloped part, and sc’s all along
the flatter part of the edges.
Part 2 : Edging :
Row 1 : 1 hdc in the 1st st ;
*sc in the next 4 sts ;
(hdc, dc, hdc) in the next 3 sts* ;
rep *to* till last st,
hdc in last st. Turn.
In our final row, we’re going to make a decorative 3-ch picot which is ch 3, and then sl-st into the 3rd ch from hook.
How to do a picot stitch : A neat video link to refresh this procedure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GGlzZZl3I8
Row 2 : sc
in the 1st hdc ;
*sc in the next 2 sts ;
picot, sc in the next 2 sts* ;
rep *to* till end.
Fasten off and weave in
ends.
Attach your lining and
zipper or clasp and show off you new beautiful creation. Check the top of this
blog for neat links for finishing your bag.
Fasten off then and weave in the ends
We’re ready to show off
this lovely creation too.
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