Crochet Handbag - an oldie, but a goodie
I found a picture of an older project of mine that I never posted, so during my project lag time, here’s another purse to ponder. It’s just a little bag, good for nights out more than the day-to-day necessities.
I made it out of Cascade 220, in a tweedy-sort of green. I then lined it (not pictured) with this great fabric I bought in Tanzania last summer and a pretty green ribbon wound through the eyelets. You could make it without lining, but it will be a bit stretchy. Another great idea would be to make it a bit bigger and felt it! The pattern is very adaptable, as really it is just a rectangle of half-double crochets. The only added intrigue are the rows for the handle - basically like making a giant button hole. It really is one of those weekend (or even long evening) projects that are highly satisfying in how quickly they work up. Make one this weekend!
Pattern from: Happy Hooker, by Debbie Stoller (great book - for beginners and beyond!)
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August 6th, 2007 at 11:41 pm. Permalink.