Sweet Nothings Crochet: CONCH SHELL PURSE

CONCH SHELL PURSE

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Materials used : Indian Polyester cone yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends ; beads ; pearls

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e or unbranded knitting cotton as well

General yarn info : This polyester yarn is available only in India.

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.

Difficulty level : Intermediate skill level

Stitches used : (Using U.S terminology)

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

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

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video 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

Foundation half double crochet (fhdc) : This is an easy way to start a row of hdc without the starting chain row.

Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA

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

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

How to line a bag : http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/

How to attach a zipper onto a bag :

http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1

How to add beads : Check this video at https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I

How to work with beads in crochet : Check out this video at https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0

Instructions

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.

The lovely Pinterest link https://www.pinterest.com/pin/470063279831673768/

has a convenient chart, so if you can read charts, head straight on there.

These are my notes as I make my own pattern.

So before we jump into the pattern, let’s see what we’re going to do here.

This is a pretty straight forward pattern. We decide how wide we want our purse, and figure out the pattern repeat. We then work the pattern to the length we need and finish it all off. Easy enough, right? So let’s move on..

There are links given above on how to use beads in crochet. Be creative.

Start with multiples of 10 + 1 fsc. Turn.

Row 1 : dc in the 1^st fsc ;
(ch 1 , dc in the same fsc) ;

rep (to) 2 times ;

ch 1, sk next 3 fsc, sc in the next fsc ;

*sc in the next 2 sc ; sk next 3 fsc , rep (to) 7 times in the next fsc ;

ch 1, sk next 3 fsc , sc in the next fsc* ;

rep *to* till the last 6 fsc ;

sc in the next 2 fsc ; sk next 3 fsc ,

rep (to) 4 times in the last fsc. Turn.

In the following row we’ll use our dc 5-tog.

Row 2 : sc in the 1^st dc ;
(sc in the next ch-1 sp ; sc in the next dc) ;

rep (to) once ;

*[ch 1, sk next 2 ch-sps, sk next 2 dc, sk next sc, dc 5-tog in the next sc ;

ch 3, dc 5-tog in the same sc] ;

ch 1, sk next sc, sk next 2 dc, sk next 2 ch-sps,

rep (to) 3 times ; sc in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* till last 3-sc set ;

ch 1, sk next 2 ch-sps, sk next 2 dc, sk next sc,
dc 5-tog in the next sc ; ch 3, dc 5-tog in the same sc ;

ch 1, sk next sc, sk next 2 dc, sk next 2 ch-sps, rep (to) 2 times. Turn.

In the following row, we’re going to be using the ch-3 sps between the dc 5-togs. Now just before and after this, we’ll be skipping a whole bunch of stitches, and to reduce confusion, I’m not even going to mention them.. so try not to worry about it.. Do try and follow with the chart as well. Great..

Row 3 : sc in the 1^st 2 sc ;

*ch 1 , dc in the next ch-3 sp ;
(ch 1, dc in the same ch-3 sp) ;

rep (to) 5 times ;

ch 1, sk next 2 sc, sc in the next 3 sc* ;

rep *to* till the last ch-3 sp ;

ch 1 , dc in the next ch-3 sp ;
(ch 1, dc in the same ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to) 5 times ;

ch 1, sk 2 sc and sc in the last 2 sc. Turn.

Row 4 : dc in the 1^st sc ;
ch 1 , dc 5-tog in the same 1^st sc ;

*ch 1, sk next sc, sk next 2 dc, sk next 2 ch-sps,

(sc in the next ch-1 sp ; sc in the next dc) ;

rep (to) 3 times ;
sc in the next ch-1 sp ;

[ch 1, sk next 2 ch-sps, sk next 2 dc, sk next sc, dc 5-tog in the next sc ;

ch 3, dc 5-tog in the same sc]* ;

rep *to* till last 2 sc ;

ch 1, sk next 2 ch-sps, sk next 2 dc, sk next sc, dc 5-tog in the last sc ;

ch 1, dc in the same last dc. Turn.

Row 5 : dc in the 1^st dc ;
(ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp) ;

rep (to) 2 times ;

*sk next 2 sc , sc in the next 3 sc ;
ch 1, sk next 2 sc , dc in the next ch-3 sp ;

[ch 1, dc in the same ch-3 sp] ;

rep [to] 5 times* ;

rep *to* till end.

In our last repeat, you will do [to] only 4 times in the last ch-1 sp. Turn.

And we’ve completed one repeat of our pattern.. so do put your work done and admire what you’ve created.

Our pattern repeat is Rows 2 – 5. Rep these rows till you have a purse length you’re happy with. If you want to make this into a long hanging sling bag, all you need to do is increase the length and width to the measurements you want. Keep the stitch count in mind, and work the pattern row repeats till you get the length needed.

Last Row : sc in the 1^st st and each st till end.

Note : Remember that there are more sts in this row than when you started, so ensure that you only end with as many fsc as you started with, which means that you will sk a few sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add beads for bling. Add in your zipper , line it and this superb bag is ready to go. Aren't you happy you came on this ride with me

Finishing :

Here are a few links on how you can finish your bag up.

a) 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/

b) When lining the bag use a different coloured lining (i.e not the same colour as the yarn you have used) so that the paw prints show through

c) Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI

d) How to attach a zipper : Check this link athttp://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1

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