Thursday, November 22, 2018

Free Pattern - 1944 Fancy Ridged Triangle Purse #218

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1944 Fancy Ridged Triangle Purse #218


MATERIALS:
Hiawatha Super Twist Rayon Cord, 3 tubes, or
Hiawatha Super Crepe Corde, 4 tubes
#0 Steel Crochet Hook, or #3 Bone Crochet Hook
Hiawatha Handle #6236 & Ring #6233
Lining Material & Buckram
Cardboard

BAG:
Ch 2.  1st row:  5 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn.

2nd row:  Working in back loops only, work sc in 2 sts, 3 sc in next [center] st, sc in next 2 sts.  Ch 1, turn.

3rd row:  Working through both loops work sc in each st to center st, 3 sc in center st, sc in each st to end of row.  Ch 1, turn.

4th row:  Working in back loops only, work same as 3rd row.  Ch 1, turn. 

Repeat last 2 rows [there will be 1 st more each side of center st every row] until side edges measure 8”. 

Work in pattern, without any increases for 2 ½” more. 
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Do not fasten off, but work sc along side edges, then work 1 more row complete around.  Fasten off. 

Make another piece the same as this.

FINISHING: 
Cut double linings & interlining, with crochet pieces as pattern. 

Sew crochet pieces together across bottom & for 5” up sides. 

Cut 2 triangular-shaped pieces of cardboard 11” down center, following shape of crocheted pieces for sides. 

Cut away top 3” of point & round lower edge of cardboards, as in photo. 

Side edges of cardboard should measure about 7 ½”. 

Sew side linings, inserting cardboards b between outer lining & buckram. 

Cut a strip of cardboard 5” wide, & long enough to go around bottom curve of side cardboards. 

Taper ends to points, cover with lining material & sew to bottom edges of side cardboards. 

Insert lining in bag & tag at all seams. 

Sew on handle, turning in 2 ½” of point on one side. 

Make a crocheted loop at point of other side, working sc over chain. 

Make a piece of ½” x 2” & sew small ring in place.


ENJOY!