This is also sometimes called a Church Purse. It is crocheted using a dishwashing detergent bottle for a base. Any oval bottle will work. When it is closed it is a purse, and opened it is a baby cradle.

Supplies:

•Detergent bottle, oval shape
•3 ply yarn, baby or sport
•3 inch baby doll or size to fit
•Scrap of fabric for a blanket
•Heavy Duty Shears
•1/4 inch paper punch
•Crochet hook size F