ZEEBA COIN PURSE
I have had this snap shut handle for a coin
purse for just about forever.
It has taken me so long to get to making this
purse and I am thrilled that it’s finally in my ‘D..O..N..E’ list ;)
[ edited to add :Sadly I could not get my local bag tailor to work
with the snap shut handle..so that is still with me.. for another day...another
project ]
We used to look after a black n white stray cat
(whom we’d named Zeeba) who always had this wide-eyed surprised expression – and when I managed to
get this look, my daughter said ‘ooh that looks like Zeeba’ and the project was
named!
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Materials used : About one cone of polyester purse yarn of black and half a cone in white , with a 4 mm crochet hook ; a little embroidery thread ; 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 as well as Oswal 4-ply yarn & Vardhaman acrylic 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.
Skill level : Intermediate.
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy
Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
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
Instructions (Using U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rounds with a ch 1, turning chain, for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for video tutorials of all the stitches used in this pattern sheet.
For the original pattern for today’s Zeeba coin purse bag, visit http://feedutricot.blogspot.com/2016/10/porte-monnaie-totoro-tuto-inside.html
The pattern is not in English so here are my notes of what I have done.
We will work
our pattern in spirals, so do not join at the end of each round unless
otherwise indicated.
There are five parts to this creation.
Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
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
Part 1 : Body :
Start Round 1 : (using cat body colour) :
with a magic
circle and 6 sc in the circle.
Place a
marker on the last st.
Round 2 : 2 sc in each sc all around.
Move marker.
Round 3 : sc in the 1st sc ; 2 sc in the next sc ;
*sc in the next
sc ; 2 sc in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all
around.
Move marker.
Round 4 : 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* all
around.
Move marker.
Round 5 : 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* all
around.
Move marker.
Round 6 : 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* all
around.
Move marker.
Round 7 : 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* all
around.
Move marker.
Round 8 : 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* all
around.
Move marker.
Rounds 9 - 18 : sc in each sc all around.
Move marker.
Fasten off and
weave in yarn.
For the ears
you can opt to either join at the end of each round or work in spirals.
If working in spirals, place marker on the
last st and move every round.
Part 2 : Ears : (Make two)
Start Round 1 : (using cat body colour) :
with a magic
circle and 4 sc in the circle.
Place a
marker on the last st.
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* all
around.
Move marker.
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* all
around.
Move marker.
Rounds 4 - 6 : sc in each sc all around.
Move marker.
Fasten off and leave
a tail for attachment.
Part 3 : Belly
For the belly, use white or whatever colour you
want for the belly.
Work Rounds 1 – 8 of
body.
Fasten off and
leave a tail for attachment.
Part 4 : Eyes :
For the eyes, you can either use safety eyes or
make them in yarn.
Start Round 1 : (using white) :
with a magic circle and 8 sc
in the circle.
Join with a sl-st to the
1st st.
Pull to close. Fasten off and leave a tail for attachment.
Attach the
safety eye in the centre.
In case you are
not using a safety eye, then using black, work 6 sc in the magic circle. Pull tight to close and fasten off leaving a
tail for attachment.
Attach this little
black circle onto the white larger circle.
Part 5 : Finishing :
1.
How to line a bag : http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/
2.
To attach a clasp check https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkn_QAFBKzE
or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzRsFSYv3dM
3.
How
to attach a zipper : http://frogknitting.blogspot.se/2013/08/att-sy-i-dragkedjor-installing-zippers.html?m=1
4. Easiest I-cord : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_AQ9m0QeZI
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