Finally Posting! Cable Purse

[gretelgrrl]

Hello... it's about time that I posted this!

 

I made this purse from Nina Kate's pattern. I changed it slightly to make it wider and shorter.

 

 

My sister loves her purse!

 

Thanks for the pattern, Nina Kate... and thanks for looking. If I get a better picture (where you can see the cables, I will repost).

[Hummywinger]

Love it ... that is what I am going to do for my 2 dds and my niece for Christmas this year. They are late 20's early 30's. It isn't Christmas at our home without me crohceting them something.. or they let me know lol !! I have seen those for over $150.00 on some web sites.. Just got to find a patten here I already ordered handles last week. Thank you for sharing the picture of your very pretty purse.

 

[gretelgrrl]

Hummywinger, just use the pattern from Nina Kate -it works really well. I also referenced my Encyclopedia of Crochet book - which helped me make it shorter and wider.

 

As for the handles, I got them from Joann's, but they only had them in Rattan. I wanted a darker wood, so I painted them with dark brown and light brown paint. Then I put a gloss on them.

 

The project only took a few hours. It was really quick and made for a great gift. Seriously, my sister loves it!

 

And yeah- the designer ones are $200!!! Check out this site...

I did mine in Red Heart and used less than 1/2 a skein. The stitching is tight, so I didn't feel like I had to line it. The handles cost about $6. So, in total, it was about $8 if that. Definitely looks like it's worth more than that!

 

Good luck with yours- I'm sure your daughters will love it!

[dogymom]

That purse is so cute! I really should make one.

[Roli]

Very cute purse. I also like this pattern and plan to make it for the fall.

[deneen]

Looks great-I have to make one of those too!

[liz31]

Your purse looks amazing!

[silkymist]

Turned out great! Have this on my to do list. I'm working slowly on the Fengi bag for daughter in black suede.

[Seneca and Scooch]

That's really nice.

 

 

Coralie

[mscrocheter]

Very nice. Job well done:)

 

Madelyn

[cupcake]

Wow I love it. I must try that, my daughter would love one of these. I should make one to mail her for her birthday.

[Ennovy88]

Love it... color and ribbon are perfect... great job.

[yarncat]

Very pretty!

[jaclim]

beautiful purse! beautiful color!

[Lavelle26]

Very nice purse. I like the grey with the red ribbon. Very stylish.

[gretelgrrl]

Thanks for the sweet compliments

 

 

I highly recommend this project! Fast, inexpensive, and makes a wonderful gift.