Size
Instructions are for size small (6-8); changes in parentheses are for sizes medium (10-12) and large (14), respectively.
Materials
Crochet Hooks: F and H(or size to obtain gauge)
3 (4, 5) skeins Lion Brand Microspun (2.5 oz.) - Lilac
1 (2, 2) skein Lion Brand Microspun (2.5 oz.) - Lily White
Tapestry Needle
Ruler Gauge
With F hook, Rows 1-5 of Front/Back Cuff measures 1.5 inches from top to bottom and 3.25 inches across.
With H hook, 5 CL across and 10 rows of CL stitch measures 3 inches square
Special Stitches
Small Cluster (CL): In same space, work (sc, ch 1, sc).
Aligned Granite (GR): YO, insert hook in stitch, YO and draw through. YO and draw through 2 loops. YO , insert hook in next stitch, YO and draw through. YO and draw through 2 loops. YO and draw through remaining 3 loops. DC in same stitch as last stitch.
Front and back (make 2):
With F hook and White, ch, ch 15.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work Granite Stitch (see Special Stitches above) across. Ch 1, turn. (7 GR). Mark this side as RIGHT side.
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Rep Rows 2 and 3 until you have 20 (24, 28) rows of GR stitch, ending with sc row. Fasten off White.
Row 1: With H hook, attach Lilac to the long side of the White cuff at a Right corner. Ch 2. Work 20 (24, 28) Small Clusters (see Special Stitches above) across, by working into the side of the last stitch of each Granite Stitch. Sc in last stitch on the side of the White cuff. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: CL in the ch-1 sp of each CL across. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until entire piece measures 12 (15, 17) inches. DO NOT CUT.
Shaping Shoulders:
Row 1: Work 8 (9, 10) CL. Sc in next CL. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Sc in first CL, work 7 (8, 9) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Work 7 (8, 9) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Sc in first CL, work 6 (7, 8) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 5: Work 6 (7, 8) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 6: Sc in first CL, work 5 (6, 7) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Fasten off.
Attach yarn to opposite side for the other shoulder and Repeat Rows 1-6.
Sleeves (make 2):
With F hook and White, ch, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work GR across. Ch 1, turn. (3 GR). Mark this side as RIGHT side.
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Rep Rows 2 and 3 until you have 18 (21, 24) rows of GR stitch, ending with sc row. Fasten off White.
Row 1: With H hook, attach Lilac to the long side of the White cuff at a Right corner. Ch 2. Work 18 (21, 24) CL across, by working into the side of the last stitch of each Granite Stitch. Sc in last stitch on the side of the White cuff. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: CL in the ch-1 sp of each CL across. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Fasten off.
Finishing
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Ch 31 to begin
RND 1 - (Note: You will be crocheting down the chain and then you will turn and crochet down the other side of the chain, through the back loops of the chain stitches. ) 1 sc in third ch from hook, 1 sc in next 26 chs, 4 sc in last ch ( Note: If you find that making 4 sc in the last chain loosens the chain, you could do 2 sc in the last chain, then pull tail end up towards you, then make 2 sc in the same ch. This will help tighten it up some.)
Now you crochet up the back side of the chain 1 sc in each back of ch loops, 2 sc in last back of ch loop, ss to join to the starting ch (the loop before the first sc), ch 1, turn.
RND 2 - 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 29 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, 1 sc in next 29 sc, 2 sc in last st, ss to join to first sc, ch 1, turn. (66 sc)
RND 3 - 1 sc in each 66 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn.
RND 4 to 24 - Same as Row 3.
RND 25 - (Flap) ss in first sc, ss in next sc then ch 1 and 1 sc in the same sc, 1 sc in next 30 sc, ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
RND 26 - 1 sc in next 31 sc, ch 1, turn.
RND 27 to 42 - Same as Row 26.
RND 43 - 1 sc in next 14 sc, ch 3, skip next 3 sc (this is for the button hole. If you are using a velcro strip instead of a button, do this row the same as Row 26.) 1 sc in next 14 sc, ch 1, turn.
RND 44 - 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 11 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 chs, 1 sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn. (29 sc)
RND 45 - 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 23 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in last sc, fasten off. (27 sc)
EDGING
Fasten yarn at the bottom of falp where you began on Row 25. With wrong side of flap facing you, make 1 ss at each end of flap rows, 1 ss in each sc across the last row of the flap, 1 ss at end of each row of flap, 1 ss in each sc across the front of purse, ss to join to first ss, fasten off.
STRAP
Fasten yarn 2 sts back from where you ended the edging. Ch 130 (or to desired length), ss to join to the other side of purse in the 2nd ss from the flap (be careful not to get the chain twisted). Working on the right hand side of the chain, ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch to beg, ss in first ss from flap. Now you are going to join the hdc row on strap to the starting ch row of strap. 1 ss in each hdc and corresponding st on starting ch, ss to join in first ss from flap, fasten off. Sew button or a Velcro strip in place. (I crocheted a cover for the button I used
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Size
Instructions are for size small (6-8); changes in parentheses are for sizes medium (10-12)...
Instructions are for size small (6-8); changes in parentheses are for sizes medium (10-12) and large (14), respectively.
Materials
- Crochet Hooks: F and H(or size to obtain gauge)
- 3 (4, 5) skeins Lion Brand Microspun (2.5 oz.) - Lilac
- 1 (2, 2) skein Lion Brand Microspun (2.5 oz.) - Lily White
- Tapestry Needle
- Ruler
GaugeWith F hook, Rows 1-5 of Front/Back Cuff measures 1.5 inches from top to bottom and 3.25 inches across.
With H hook, 5 CL across and 10 rows of CL stitch measures 3 inches square
Special Stitches
Small Cluster (CL): In same space, work (sc, ch 1, sc).
Aligned Granite (GR): YO, insert hook in stitch, YO and draw through. YO and draw through 2 loops. YO , insert hook in next stitch, YO and draw through. YO and draw through 2 loops. YO and draw through remaining 3 loops. DC in same stitch as last stitch.
Front and back (make 2):
With F hook and White, ch, ch 15.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work Granite Stitch (see Special Stitches above) across. Ch 1, turn. (7 GR). Mark this side as RIGHT side.
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Rep Rows 2 and 3 until you have 20 (24, 28) rows of GR stitch, ending with sc row. Fasten off White.
Row 1: With H hook, attach Lilac to the long side of the White cuff at a Right corner. Ch 2. Work 20 (24, 28) Small Clusters (see Special Stitches above) across, by working into the side of the last stitch of each Granite Stitch. Sc in last stitch on the side of the White cuff. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: CL in the ch-1 sp of each CL across. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until entire piece measures 12 (15, 17) inches. DO NOT CUT.
Shaping Shoulders:
Row 1: Work 8 (9, 10) CL. Sc in next CL. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Sc in first CL, work 7 (8, 9) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Work 7 (8, 9) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Sc in first CL, work 6 (7, 8) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 5: Work 6 (7, 8) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 6: Sc in first CL, work 5 (6, 7) CL. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Fasten off.
Attach yarn to opposite side for the other shoulder and Repeat Rows 1-6.
Sleeves (make 2):
With F hook and White, ch, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work GR across. Ch 1, turn. (3 GR). Mark this side as RIGHT side.
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Rep Rows 2 and 3 until you have 18 (21, 24) rows of GR stitch, ending with sc row. Fasten off White.
Row 1: With H hook, attach Lilac to the long side of the White cuff at a Right corner. Ch 2. Work 18 (21, 24) CL across, by working into the side of the last stitch of each Granite Stitch. Sc in last stitch on the side of the White cuff. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: CL in the ch-1 sp of each CL across. Sc in ch-2 turning ch. Fasten off.
Finishing
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Ch 31 to begin
RND 1 - (Note: You will be crocheting down the chain and then you will turn and crochet down the other side of the chain, through the back loops of the chain stitches. ) 1 sc in third ch from hook, 1 sc in next 26 chs, 4 sc in last ch ( Note: If you find that making 4 sc in the last chain loosens the chain, you could do 2 sc in the last chain, then pull tail end up towards you, then make 2 sc in the same ch. This will help tighten it up some.)
Now you crochet up the back side of the chain 1 sc in each back of ch loops, 2 sc in last back of ch loop, ss to join to the starting ch (the loop before the first sc), ch 1, turn.
RND 2 - 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next 29 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, 1 sc in next 29 sc, 2 sc in last st, ss to join to first sc, ch 1, turn. (66 sc)
RND 3 - 1 sc in each 66 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn.
RND 4 to 24 - Same as Row 3.
RND 25 - (Flap) ss in first sc, ss in next sc then ch 1 and 1 sc in the same sc, 1 sc in next 30 sc, ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
RND 26 - 1 sc in next 31 sc, ch 1, turn.
RND 27 to 42 - Same as Row 26.
RND 43 - 1 sc in next 14 sc, ch 3, skip next 3 sc (this is for the button hole. If you are using a velcro strip instead of a button, do this row the same as Row 26.) 1 sc in next 14 sc, ch 1, turn.
RND 44 - 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 11 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 chs, 1 sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn. (29 sc)
RND 45 - 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 23 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in last sc, fasten off. (27 sc)
EDGING
Fasten yarn at the bottom of falp where you began on Row 25. With wrong side of flap facing you, make 1 ss at each end of flap rows, 1 ss in each sc across the last row of the flap, 1 ss at end of each row of flap, 1 ss in each sc across the front of purse, ss to join to first ss, fasten off.
STRAP
Fasten yarn 2 sts back from where you ended the edging. Ch 130 (or to desired length), ss to join to the other side of purse in the 2nd ss from the flap (be careful not to get the chain twisted). Working on the right hand side of the chain, ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch to beg, ss in first ss from flap. Now you are going to join the hdc row on strap to the starting ch row of strap. 1 ss in each hdc and corresponding st on starting ch, ss to join in first ss from flap, fasten off. Sew button or a Velcro strip in place. (I crocheted a cover for the button I used
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