How to Make a Crocheted Purse
Crocheting a purse is a great way to make a unique bag that you can carry with you anywhere. It can be completely your style by customizing it to taste. Here's how to do just that.
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Instructions
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How to Make a Crocheted Purse
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Tie a knot in yarn end and insert hook tip.
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Hold your hook in your right hand (or left if you are left-handed), and insert hook into knot.
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Grab the yarn into the hook and pull it through the knot. Pull yarn through the hook for 50 stitches. then turn around and make 2 more stitches. One stitch should be on the hook.
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Take the yarn with hook again (to make two loops on the hook) and pull it through the 2 loops. You have made a double crochet stitch. Repeat this process for the 49 stitches remaining.
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Continue to do this for 60 rows (making a purse). The number of rows determine the width of the purse because the more stitches the wider the purse.
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Fold the stitches lengthwise. Fold purse one third of the way up and crochet stitch up both sides. You have created your first basic purse; so use your own imagination to create how you would like the end result to be. For instance, add beads, silk flowers, or other finishing items to decorate it with.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep extra yarn just in case of mishaps.
Never leave crochet equipment near children.
