Chic on the Halfshell - a purse to crochet

[thecrochetdude]

Chic on The Halfshell

 

A purse to crochet…

© 2006-2008 Drew Emborsky aka The Crochet Dude™

 

 

 

Finished size: Approximately 12” at widest point and 10” tall with handle

Materials: Sport Weight Yarn – approx. 3 oz

Crochet Hook, Size H [5.00 mm]

Gauge: 14 sts & 3 rows = 4” X 4” in dc.

 

Special instructions: Divide yarn into two equal amounts and hold two strands of sport weight yarn together throughout.

 

 

SIDES (make 2)

 

 

Rnd 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in fourth ch from hook, slip st to top of beginning ch. (12 dc)

 

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, slip st to top of beginning ch. (24 dc)

 

The following are only partial rounds used to create an oblong shaped fabric.

 

Rnd 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st. 2 dc in next 19 sts, leaving four sts un-worked. (40 dc)

 

Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st and in front loop of each st around. (40 sc)

 

Rnd 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (40 dc)

 

Rnd 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* around. (60 sc)

 

Rnd 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (60 dc)

 

Rnd 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* nine times. (28 sc)

 

Rnd 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (28 dc)

 

Rnd 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in front loop of same st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* 12 times. (37 sc)

 

Rnd 11: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (37 dc) Fasten off.

 

With wrong side facing, skip 23 sts on Rnd 7 and continue as follows:

 

Rnd 8: Attach with a sc in the front loop of st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* nine times. (28 sc)

 

Rnd 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (28 dc)

 

Rnd 10: Ch 1, turn, slip st in same st and next 2 sts, sc in front loop of next st, *2 sc in front loop of next st, sc in front loop of next st* 12 times. (37 sc)

 

Rnd 11: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st around. (37 dc) Fasten off.

 

 

ASSEMBLY

 

With right sides facing join together with a row of sc leaving center of purse open. Fasten off, turn right side out. Make handle by joining two sts to the right of one of the top seams. Crochet 22 rows of 4 sc. Whipstitch handle to opposite side of purse. Work one row of sc around sides of purse handles and around U shaped section of each side. Use the closure of your choice. The photo shows a simple snap closure sewn into the inside of the purse.

 

[Shell]

thanks Drew!! so nice of you to make this a freebie

[thecrochetdude]

thanks Drew!! so nice of you to make this a freebie

 

My pleasure - just in time for Mother's Day!!

 

[Darsa]

I have almost all of one side done on one of these so far; can't wait to see it completed!

[CrisKad]

I just finished making this! I'll need to post a pic soon.

[EEE_mom]

I think i'll start one of these this afternoon for my DD! - thanks Mr.Dude :-)

[debbysewing7]

Thank you so much! I've just finished two cable bags and yours will be next. I guess that's what everybody will be getting this year. It's a very stylish purse.

~ Debby

[itzhunic]

I love your patterns, Drew, thank you for posting this one for free!!!

I can't wait to make it and it's going to be for me!!!

[Peggy85225]

What a lovely gift, one that keeps on giving. Many thanks!

[thecrochetdude]

You're welcome everyone!!

 

[craziebunny]

Thank you!Very nice looking purse

[blazin48]

Thank you so much for the great pattern! Making it free for us is much appreciated!!!

[thecrochetdude]

I'm glad y'all like it! I can't wait to see some photos posted of finished projects!!

 

[yarncat]

Wonderful purse!Thanks!!

[unicorn37757]

Very pretty, thanks:clap

[BlueRidgeMtnGrl]

Hey Drew,

 

Thanks for sharing your pattern. The purse is adorable.

 

Do you have any beginner-ish patterns? Not necessarily freebies... I love your purses but am not sure I have the skills to make one .

 

Blue Ridge Mountain Girl