How to Crochet a Doll Purse

Crochet a doll's purse using Size 10 crochet cotton.

Dolls come in various shapes and sizes. Finding accessories such as a crocheted purse is not always possible. Crochet a doll's purse using crochet cotton in 2-ply or 3-ply yarn. The size of the doll will determine the weight of crochet cotton or yarn to use. Large doll purses are made from any of the three weights. Barbie doll purses are made from crochet cotton. Follow the instructions for a crochet cotton purse using 2- or 3-ply yarn and a larger crochet hook to make a larger doll's purse.

Things You'll Need

• Size 10 Crochet cotton
• Size 0 crochet hook
• Scissors
• 3-inch piece of bead wire

Instructions

Making the Bottom of the Doll Purse

1. Tie a slip knot 3 inches from the end of the crochet hook. Cross the end of the crochet cotton 3 inches from the end and make a 1- to 1-1/2-inch loop. Insert your thumb and forefinger through the loop and pinch the long piece of crochet cotton. Pull the long piece of crochet cotton through the loop. Pull the 3-inch end tight to form a knot.

2. Place the slip knot over the end of the crochet hook. Pull the long piece of crochet cotton to adjust the loop so it slides freely of the shaft of the crochet hook.

3. Chain 9 stitches. Make a chain stitch by wrapping the crochet cotton over the crochet hook. Pull the loop through the shaft. Repeat for a total of 9 chain stitches.

4. Single crochet 6 stitches. Single crochet in the top loop of the second chain stitch from the crochet hook. A single crochet is made by inserting the tip of the crochet hook through the top loop of the chain stitch. Wrap the crochet cotton over the hook. Pull the loop through the top of the chain stitch. Wrap the crochet cotton over the hook. Pull the loop through the two loops on the shaft of the crochet hook.

5. Single crochet 3 stitches in the last chain stitch.

6. Single crochet in the back loop of each chain stitch for a total of 7 stitches.

7. Single crochet twice in the last loop on the back of the chain stitch row.

8. Slip stitch to the next stitch. A slip stitch is made by placing the tip of the needle through the top loop of the next stitch. Wrap the crochet cotton over the crochet hook. Pull it through the stitch and through the loop on the crochet hook.

9. Mark the first stitch made by wrapping a 3-inch piece of beading wire around the first stitch. This marker is moved each row and placed around the first stitch of the row.

Making the Middle Section of the Doll Purse

1. Chain 1. Single crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch the row together. Mark the first stitch of the row. Repeat the process for three rows.

2. Chain 1. Stitch 2 single crochets in the first stitch. Single crochet in the next 7 stitches. 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Single crochet the remainder of the row. Slip stitch the end of the row. Mark the first stitch.

3. Chain 1. Single crochet in each stitch. Slip stitch the row together. Mark the first stitch. Repeat for three rows.

Making the Handle

1. Chain 16 stitches.

2. Slip stitch in the top of the single crocheted stitch 10 stitches from the starting single crochet stitch of the row.

3. Single crochet around the handle with 16 single crochet stitches. Slip stitch to the top of the doll's purse.

4. Cut the crochet cotton 3-inches from the crochet hook. Wrap the crochet cotton around the hook. Pull the end through the loop. Pull the end tight to form a knot.

5. Weave the two 3-inch ends along a row of single crochet stitches to hide. Cut off any excess crochet cotton.

References

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