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A Charity Purse to Crochet
Although named a “Charity Purse,” Bart Elwell’s spectacular crocheted purse will become a favorite treasure bag. (Interweave)
The title “Charity Purse” suggests that it was intended to be sold at a charity bazaar. Bart Elwell has made it in one solid color and chose to use a chain instead of the “strings” that were suggested in the original pattern, a hidden snap closure under the flap, and finished the edges with a stitch reminiscent of beading. For the body of the purse, he used an interlocking block stitch of double crochets. His aim was to make the purse practical for today while retaining a vintage quality.
Interweave SKU: EP8837
Materials:
Handy Hands Lizbeth, 100% cotton thread, size 20, 210 yards (192.0 m)/25 gram (0.8 oz) ball, 2 balls of #691 Mocha Brown Medium; www.hhtatting.com
Crochet hook, steel, size 7 (1.5 mm)
Fabric, lightweight woven cotton, ¼ yard (0.2 m), for lining; www.theclothmerchants.com
Pellon interfacing, lightweight or medium weight, ¼ (0.2 m), for interlining; www.theclothmerchants.com
Magnetic snap or hook closure
Chain, fine or medium weight, for handle, 24 inches (61.0 cm); available at jewelry supply stores
Gauge: 26 sts and 21 rows = 2 inches (5.1 cm)
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- First published: September 2013
- Page created: September 11, 2013
- Last updated: May 18, 2020 …
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