I’m a painfully slow knitter, but I love the look and texture of knitted fabric. Crocheted slip stitch does a bang-up job mimicking a knitted fabric, with the added advantage of super-strong construction - perfect for purses!

Gauge is not crucial for this pattern. If you crochet tightly, make an effort to loosen up your stitches a little for this project. Slip stitch is extremely dense and will give your hands a workout.

Yarn:

• 3 hanks Lion Brand Big or Big Prints, OR pliable rope, roving yarn, or any type of super-super-bulky yarn.
• 1 skein Moda Dea Wild to match, or matching color worsted weight yarn for the top panels of the purse, handle attachment, and closure.
• Optional scrap yarn for crochet flower embellishments.