My mini-handled purse

[lulubird6]

As soon as I saw this pattern, I knew I wanted to make it! I needed a "bag in a bag" for work as I often bring a big bag to school and work filled with books, etc, but sometimes wanted to run out but needed something to hold my wallet and cellphone.

 

Thanks to Monica for such an easy and cute pattern. I made one original with lighter colored bracelets and pearl-colored Caron's Jewel Box. It turned out so cute (and quick, about 1.5 hours total) that I immediately gave it to my visiting niece without taking a picture first. This one is in Bernat Soft Boucle in Teal Twist, and I added bobbles to the front but you can't really see them so I don't think it was worth the trouble to add them. I thought it needed something else so I found this ribbon at Jo-Ann and am toying with how to accent the purse with it. Either a bow (too precious? and not in a good way?) or maybe some coordinating flowers. Any suggestions?

 

 

(ooh, did my picture actually work? hurray!)

[luckybmr]

Really cute purse! I would just thread the ribbon like you have and leave it at that - looks cute. No to the bow.

[Liv]

It lovely...but I agree ...no bow...maybe a broch to hide where the ribon joins

[Yelutci]

OOOO I really like that ribbon with that yarn! Very cool purse. Maybe a small broach w/ the ribbon woven like you have it?

[**Ann**]

How CUTE! I love it and the idea of using bracelets is so cool since I always see them at thrift stores for cheap. Something else to add to my "to do" list

thanks for sharing!

[JennyCrochets]

You have the same problem I do. I take a large bag to work to hold my lunch, and my water bottle (and my crochet ), and I need need need a small bag to hold just my wallet and keys so if I have to run an errand at lunch time, I can just grab the small bag. I've been on the look out litteraly for months trying to find just the right little bag. I think I just found it

[purplepeaches]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!! thank you so much for that link!! It so cute - and Im in total love with that ribbon - I agree with not adding a bow - just joining and then hiding the seam!!!! IT goes so amazingly well with the colour you chose!

[crochetsal]

Love it! Gonna have to go out and buy some bracelets now! (Or maybe raid my daughters' rooms...)

The striped ribbon looks great with it, not sure if it really needs anything else! I do like the suggestion of a brooch.

Sally

[lhasaapsolady]

Very pretty, nice job.

[yarncat]

Adorable purse!!

[sprtsbear]

This purse is wonderful. Thanks for posting the pattern. The ribbon sets it off beautifully. Did you line the bag? You have helped me with a present for Christmas for my SIL.

[caitlinsmom]

Cute purse:manyheart

[angel]

Great purse! I like the way the ribbon is in the photo

 

-- Michelle

[lulubird6]

Thanks guys! I went ahead and threaded the ribbon as suggested. Because the bag is so small, the opening is kinda far down so I actually had to cut the ribbon and sew it to itself in back. I am not a very good seamstress AT ALL and poked myself about 5 times just making 4 little attachments...which brings me to the fact that I know that I should line the bag but am completely petrified at the thought of sewing (or even cutting fabric!) anything.

 

But I've been using it and enjoying it, it really is the perfect size and the bracelets are so convenient. I think I'm going to make another "original" like I made for my niece as an in-between project when I start the Victoria's Secret skirt.

[pinkroses]

Really cute purse. I like the yarn. I have made some scraves out of that ( I think.) Love the colors. PINKROSES

[Mapleleaf Mom]

Great colour choices!!! I love the ribbon it really adds a sense of fun to the purse. I agree with the others, no bow!!

[fa1th]

I love this bag

[mercy7]

that is a lovely bag and i am going to make one too.

[beebold]

This is it! This is the bag that inspired me. I started making the pattern you used, but didn't like how it was working up so I took the basics and started again. I created a cute little bag very similar to this.

 

But that got me thinking "what if..." so I created something of my very own. I've been bit by the design bug!

 

Melissa

[cupcake]

Looks great. I think the ribbon gives it a lift.

[Momcrochets]

Too Cute. Something more for my gottado pile! Can't wait to start on one.

[stormy]

That is really cute!! I bookmarked the pattern.

[christinascrochethaven]

Super cute! Love the colors:hook