Sweet Nothings Crochet: CHEVRON-LIKE CLUTCH PURSE

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.

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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

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 : 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 3^rd 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 1^st 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 1^st 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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