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Vintage Sophisticated
Charmer Purse #238
Quick & easy to
create, this delightful purse will become a season-spanning favorite!
MATERIALS:
1
large spool Corde
Interchangeable
with Soutache, Ribbonette, or Straw
#5
Bone Crochet Hook
Lining
Material
2
Handles
ABBREVIATIONS:
BEG = Begin
BET = Between
CH = Chain
CONT =
Continue
DC = Double Crochet
DEC = Decrease
HDC =
Half Double Crochet
INC = Increase
MEAS =
Measure
REM =
Remain
REP = Repeat
RND =
Round
SK = Skip
SL = Slip
ST = Stitch
TOG = Together
TR = Triple Crochet
YO = Yarn Over
BAG:
CENTER
SQUARE:
Ch
3, join with sl st to form ring.
1ST
ROW: Ch 1, work 6 sc in ring, join with
sl st in ch 1.
2ND
ROW: Ch 1, turn. Taking back loop only, work 1 sc in sl st of
prev row, * 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st; rep from * twice ending with 1 sc
in next st & 1 sc into ch st.
3RD
ROW: Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc into each of
first 4 sts, 3 sc in next st [always inc in center st of 3 sc group of prev
row], * 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, rep from * once, end with 1
sc in each of next 4 sc & 1 sc in ch 1 [there will always be 2 more sts at
end of every row bet incs].
Cont
working as described above, inc at each corner, until square measures 7 ¼”
across from point to point. Then work as
follows:
SIDES:
Starting
at lower point, ch 4, turn, * work 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, 1 popcorn in
next st as follows: 5 dc in one st,
remove hook, insert it into first of 5 dc just made, draw loop through; rep
from * to corner, 3 dc in center st of corner complete row to top point to
correspond. Ch 2, turn, work 1 sc in 2nd
st, taking back loop only, 1 sc in each of rem sts, working 3 sc in center st
of side point, omit last dec.
Continue
in same manner, dec 1 st each end on every row & inc on point, working
popcorn row every 6th row, until 2 popcorn rows have been made.
Work
6 rows of sc, fasten off.
Work
other side to correspond.
Make
a corresponding piece.
GUSSET:
Ch
7, work 1 sc in each st. work back &
forth in sc [taking back loop only], until piece is long enough to fit three
sides of bag.
Join
gusset to bag with row of sl st.
Fold
in gusset at top.
Work
1 row of sc around entire top edge.
Line.
Insert
Handles.
MISS
JULIA’S PURSE LINING NOTES:
Make
paper patt for each crocheted piece before joinings & lay aside to be used
later.
Cut
lining according to paper patts & sew tog.
Shirr
lining bag form to correspond with crocheted bag.
Insert
finished lining in bag. Sew in zipper
[if desired].
Note: Cardboard
or lightweight plastic may be inserted between bag & lining to give shape
of bag extra support.
ENJOY!
