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Vintage Stylish Clutch
Handbag #233
Quick & easy to
create, this delightful purse will become a season-spanning favorite!
MATERIALS:
7
- 75 yd spools Corde,
or
Interchangeable with 4 gr Ribbonette, 3 gr Soutache, or 6 oz Straw
#5
Bone Crochet Hook
Lining
Material
Zipper
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:
Start
from center, ch 7“, * trc & sc in one st, sk 1 st, rep from * to end of
row, ch 2, turn.
Rep
this row for 2 ½“.
Work
1 row sc in every st taking back loop only.
*
Work 1 sc in each of 1st 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, rep from * across
row, end with 2 sc, ch 1 turn.
Work
st for st for 4 ½”.
Work
other side to correspond.
Work
1 row of sc around entire bag.
Work
3 rows of popcorn st around fullness of bag & work sc on center of popcorn
square.
Work
1 row sc in every st.
Work
other side to correspond.
GUSSET:
Ch
8 sts.
Work
in sc for 29”.
Attach
Gusset to Bag.
FINISHING:
Make
paper patt for each crocheted piece.
Cut
lining according to paper patts & sew tog.
Shirr
lining bag form to correspond with crocheted bag.
Insert
finished lining in bag.
Insert
Zipper.
Note:
Cardboard or lightweight plastic may be inserted
between bag & lining to give shape of bag extra support.
ENJOY!
