CHEVRON-LIKE CLUTCH PURSE
And Sweet Nothings
Crochet is back to making bags. This
pattern has a Chevron-like arrow pattern and will look absolutely splendid in
any yarn and with any color.
So let’s make
something new and different, and I’m glad that you’re here with me as we work
on this project together.
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I found this chart for this pattern on the net,
which I am using for this project. PLEASE read through all my notes as you are
working, especially the notes between instruction rows.
Materials used : Indian polyester cone yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends
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 : Advanced skill level.
Abbreviations used :
sc : single crochet dc : Double crochet
ch : chain ch-sp : chain space
sp : space rep : Repeat
hk : hook yo : Yarn over
trc : Treble / triple crochet
dtrc : Double triple crochet
hdc : Half double crochet
Stitches used :
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
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
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
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 Triple Crochet : dtrc : wrap yarn three times around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times. One trc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/XyPrnAtOs3U
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
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 video tutorials through the blog too
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.
Before we head off, let’s try to visualize what
we’re going to create here today.
We may be working different sizes for our
pattern, so as always, I’ll give you a general idea and write up and you go off
and create your genius product. Just
remember to share my blog (with the full URL or blog link) please when you make
your beautiful bag. Thanks.
Right then, let’s get started. Here's the photo tutorial & chart that I have followed.
Our stitch count is in multiples of 14 + 5
I will start of, as usual, with my preferred
foundation double crochet start, as against a chain start.
If you, however prefer the ch start, please
start with multiples of 14 + 7, and in the first row, please work in the 3rd
ch from hook in dc all the way to the end to get a multiple of 14 + 5
sts. This will be your Row 1.
Start Row 1 : with fdc in
multiples of 14 + 5. Turn.
For our pattern, we have a Shell Stitch which is
(3 dc ; ch 2, 3 dc) all in the same st or ch-sp.
Row 2 : dc
in the 1st 5 fdc ;
*ch 2, sk next 4 fdc, Shell st in the next fdc ;
sk next 4 fdc, dc in the next 5 fdc* ;
rep *to* till the end. Turn.
In the following row, we’ll work our Shell st in
the ch-2 sp of the earlier Shell st.
Row 3 : dc
in the 1st 5 dc ;
*ch 2, Shell st in the next Shell st ;
ch 2, dc
in the next 5 dc* ;
rep *to* till the end. Turn.
This is the row where we will create that
beautiful Large “V” Chevron shape.
For
this “V” shape, we will need to work a long row of chain (ch 7) and attach it
to the ch-2 sp of the Shell Stitch in Row 2, skipping the Shell st in
Row 3.
This is Part 1 of the Large “V”
st.
For the 2nd part, we will work an sc
all the way back on this ch-7 we have just made till we reach the dc of Row
4.
For Part 3, we will work our regular Shell st in
the ch-2 sp of the earlier Shell st
For Part 4, we will work the 2nd leg
of our large “V” st, with the ch-7 sp and then working the sc all the way back
on this ch-7 sp.
Easy enough, right? ;)
Row 4 : (Front
of work) : dc
in the 1st 5 dc ;
*[ch 7, Shell st of Row 3, and sc in the Shell
st of Row 2 ;
Turn (and
working back on this ch-7 just made), 7 sc on the ch-7 just made] ;
Shell st in the ch-2 sp of the next Shell st
;
rep [to] once more, working in the same ch-2
sp of the same Shell st of Row 2 ;
dc in the next 5 dc* ;
rep *to* till the end. Turn.
Isn’t this just a superb pattern thus far? I love this large “V” .. so distinctive!
Row 5 : (Back
of work) : dc
in the 1st 5 dc ;
*ch 2, Shell st in the next Shell st ;
ch 2, dc
in the next 5 dc* ;
rep *to* till the end. Turn.
And that’s it.. our pattern done.
Rep Rows 4 & 5 till you have the length needed.
Now you can decide to work the whole pattern this way and then sculpt your bag out.. or you can decide to come back to the first foundation row and work shells for the other side of your bag from this row again - so that the shells face the same direction.. as usual.. decisions.. decisions.. !! :)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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) Easiest I-cord : Check out this video for a really easy I-cord at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
c) 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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