Kraftynkrazy's Crochet Chatter: Free Pattern Friday

This is an original pattern, designed by me, for your enjoyment. Feel free to make as many as you want for personal use (gifts, charity, or just to keep) as well as to sell at craft shows and such. All I ask is that you respect my copyright and don't claim the pattern as your own or attempt to redistribute it or sell it. You may, of course, link to my blog so that others can find this pattern as well.

Today's Free Pattern

This cute little purse makes a sweet accessory for any little girl. Include a minature teddy bear or a small baby doll for a fun gift. If giving to a child under the age of three, please leave off the bling in the center.

Pretty As A Picture Purse

Design by Christie Glebe

Finished Size

3.5”h X 5”w (not including handles)

Materials:

1.5 oz. medium acrylic yarn (example uses Bernat Geranium Jacquard)

Size H (5.00MM) crochet hook

Yarn needle

"bling" for the center of the flower (optional)

Abbreviations Used:

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

fo: finish off

sc: single crochet

sc dec: single crochet decrease

sl st: slip stitch

st: stitch

Bag:

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join with a sl st to 1^st sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc); join with a sl st to 1^st sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around (18 sc); join with a sl st to 1^st sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (24 sc); join with a sl st to 1^st sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around (30 sc); join with a sl st to 1^st sc.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around (36 sc); join with a sl st to 1^st sc.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around (42 sc); join with a sl st to 1^st sc.

Working in ROWS now:

Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 36 sc, leave last 6 unworked.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across (36 sc)

Rows 3-11: Repeat row 2.

Returning to working in RNDS:

Rnd 8: ch 1, turn, sc in 36 sc, ch 6; join with a sl st in 1^st sc.

Rnd 9: ch 1, (sc dec over next 2 st, sc in next 5 st) around (36 sc); join with a sl st in 1^st sc.

Rnd 10: ch 1, (sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc) around (30 sc); join with a sl st in 1^st sc..

Rnd 11: ch 1, (sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc) around (24 sc); join with a sl st in 1^st sc.

Rnd 12: ch 1, (sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) around (18 sc); join with a sl st in 1^st sc.

Rnd 13: ch 1, (sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc) around (12 sc); join with a sl st in 1^st sc.

Rnd 14: ch 1, (sc dec over next 2 sc) around (6 sc), FO leaving long end to sew closed.

Sew closed.

Flower:

Ch 4, sl st in 1^st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with a sl st in 1^st sc.

Rnd 2: (ch 6, dc in same as joining, dc, ch 3, dc) all in same st; (dc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, dc) in each st around; join with a sl st in 3^rd ch of beginning ch 6; FO, leaving long end for sewing.

Weave end down to center of flower and sew flower to center of closing side of purse.

Sew "bling" to the center of the flower, if desired.

Strap:

Row 1: ch 51, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across (50 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across (50 sc).

Row 3: repeat row 2 (50 sc).

Row 4: ch 1, turn. Sc in next 49 sc; 3 sc in last sc; sc in next st (you will now be working along the side of the strap); 3 sc in next st; sc in back side of each of the next 49 beginning ch sts, place 3 sc in ch at the end of the row; sc in next st (you are now working along the side of the strap again); 2 sc in last st; join with a sl st in 1^st sc and finish off.

Sew handle end to 10^th st down from the top on either side of the purse. Sew again at the top of purse on either side.

Weave in all remaining ends.