I have been seeing the bulky cotton yarn in stores for a while now, and have been trying to figure out what to make with it other than washcloths and hot pads.  I love the way purses and bags work up in cotton, since its so durable, and does not stretch. And it works up super fast due to the chunky yarn.

Dimensions

Height: 7” (18 cm)
Circumference: 32” (81 cm)
Strap Length: 14” (36 cm)

Materials
-Bernat Handicrafter Chunky
--I used Grey, Robin’s Egg and Cool Variegated for the pictured purse
each panel requires 75 g (2.6 oz), 37 m (41 yds)
--the edging, sewing and handles require an additional 85 g (3oz), 42 m (46 yds)
--you could also use regular worsted (#4) cotton held triple to make this -purse
-8 mm (L/11)
-tapestry needle
-measuring tape
-scissors

Abbreviations Used – Us crochet Terms
st – stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet