A modern silhouette is a blank slate for surface crochet embellishments, including an on-trend mesh insert. A medley of stitches make this a great sampler project for learning new stitches, and it’s easy to “purse”-onalize with your own favorite colors.

HOOK Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle; rust-proof pins; sewing needle; invisible nylon thread; 13/4” flat button with shank.

GAUGE 161/2 sts and 11 rows = 4” in main patt with smaller hook.