From picking juicy red strawberries, going on family picnics, or even apple picking in the fall, baskets are always an important part of the fun. So why not have a basket weave inspired purse to take wherever you go? From a day spent around town, to a trip to the countryside, this purse is ready to go.

-Finished Size-
The finished size is about 8 inches wide by 8 and a half inches tall. But you can make a larger or smaller purse by changing the yarn and hook size.

This PDF pattern uses US crochet terms, and includes written instructions using common stitch abbreviations.

--Materials--
200 Yards of worsted or aran weight yarn (Sample used an aran weight in brown)
36 inches of approximately 1 inch wide ribbon
US I/9 Crochet Hook (5.25 to 5.50mm)
Darning needle
Scissors