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When I had finally designed this purse, the idea had been floating in my head for a few years. The design changed several times, but ultimately I was able to step outside of my comfort zone and design this child’s purse. Perfect for Easter or Spring in general.

You have several choices in this pattern from staying simple with one solid color or getting more technical by changing colors and adding ribbon and button details. Completely up to you so its perfect for the beginner and the more advanced.

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If you are not comfortable with the color changing, I have included a link to a YouTube video of mine that show you how to go about it!

Pattern:

Pattern and images are Copyright ©Kathy’s Kozies, Forget-Me-Not Creations LLC.

Please do not reproduce and redistribute this pattern or images in this pattern as your own. Not for commercial use. You are welcome to sell your finished piece, but if you do, I ask that you specify Kathy’s Kozies as the original designer and provide a link back to my pattern.

Materials:

• Size 5.5 mm I crochet hook


• Worsted weight yarn in choice of colors. (See color changing instructions for tips)


• Yarn needle


• Scissors


• OPTIONAL – 3⁄4”-1” Buttons like the ones found here.


• OPTIONAL – 5/8” wide ribbon

Up close of the Ribbon option
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Pattern Key:

-CH – Chain


• SL ST – Slip Stitch


• SC – Single Crochet


• HDC – Half Double Crochet


• BPTR – Back Post Treble Crochet


• BPDC – Back post Double Crochet


• FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

Written in Standard US Terms

Pattern Notes:

• PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING. Especially if you will be using 2 colors.


• Purse is worked in joined rounds. CH1 and CH2 DO NOT count as first stitch.


• CH 4 counts as first treble and is noted in the pattern.


• The first Round is made by making a chain and then working on both sides of the chain.


• When changing colors, each color will be a block of three stitches. Each row will indicate “start
with color A or B”. You will start with the indicated color and alternate every 3 stitches.


• If you wish to make a solid color, ignore the color changing indicators.


• If you do not wish to add a ribbon round, follow prompts to skip that.

Changing Color Instructions:

You can view this YouTube Video on how to change colors and carry the yarn in this pattern or follow the written instructions below.

Tip: if one of your two colors is variegated, it looks better as color B (predominantly front Post).
If you decide to make the multi-color version, you will be changing colors when indicated every 3 stitches. In the third DC stitch of a set, you will be pulling up the new color as the last loop you pull up in the stitch as shown to the right.


You will need to carry the contrasting color with you though and behind each stitch. This is slightly different than what you would normally do, because you are dealing with back post and front post stitches.


Keep in mid after each set of three before you pull up the next color, pull it taught through the last three stitch’s so it’s not loose on the inside.


When you get to the end of the round, if you are starting with a new color on the next round change colors in the last stitch before joining.


Keep your yarn neat and separated, it will tend to twist quite easily.

PATTERN:

With color A


Round 1: CH20, 19SC, 19SC on other the side of the CH. Join to first stitch. (38)


Round 2: CH1, 2SC in first, SC in next 18, 2SC in next, SC in next 18 Join to first stitch. (40)


Round 3: CH1, SC in 19, 2SC in next, SC in next 19, 2SC in last Join to first stitch. (42)


Round 4: CH2, BPDC in each stitch. Join to first stitch. (42)


Round 5: (start with color B) CH2, BPDC in first three, FPDC in next three repeat
around Join to first stitch. (42)

Round 6: (start with color B) CH2, FPDC in first three, BPDC in next three repeat around Join to first stitch. (42)


Round 7: (start with color B) Repeat round 6

Round 8: (start with color A) Repeat round 6

Round 9: (start with color A) Repeat round 5

Round 10: (start with color A) Repeat round 5

Round 11: (start with color B) Repeat round 5


****If you are NOT adding ribbon, CONTINUE BELOW****


Adding a ribbon row


Round 12: (Use A for the entire row, no need to carry over B, just drop it) CH1, SC in
each stitch. Join to first stitch. (42)


Round 13: (Use B for the entire row, no need to carry over A, just drop it) CH4 (counts as first stitch), BPTR in each Join to first stitch. (42)


Round 14: (Switch to and finish with A) CH1, SC in each around Join to first stitch.

Round 15: CH2, BPDC in each stitch. Join to first stitch. (42)


***Skip to where it says to start the strap round***

Continue here if you are NOT adding a ribbon round.


Round 12: (start with color B) Repeat Round 6Round 13: (start with color B) Repeat Round 6


Round 14: (switch to color A and use for the entire round and remaining rounds) Repeat Round 6


Round 15: CH1, SC in each stitch. Join to first stitch. (42)

Round 16: CH2, BPDC in each stitch. Join to first stitch. (42) Skip below to the strap round.


Strap Round:

This round is also where the button loop is created.


CH50-100 depending on how long you’d like the strap. In the back bumps of the CH, DC in second CH from hook and all the way to the end. SS into first DC of previous round. *For a thinner strap, use SC’s instead.


Now SL ST in each DC of the last round until you get to the opposite side, bring end of strap down behind DC stitches and attach it with SL ST across two stitches. SL ST down the back side of the purse (if adding a button loop, in the 11th stitch, CH10 and SL ST in same stitch) and fasten off when you get to the beginning of the strap.


Secure and weave in all ends.

Finishing

Adding a ribbon:


Cut ribbon to 3x’s the width of the purse.


Insert ribbon as shown between the 9th & 10th Stitch on the side you want the bow to be. Then go under 3 stitches then over 3 stitches. Do this all the way around until you get back to the front. There will be 3 stitches left in between the two ends. Tie into a bow and trim the ends.


Adding a button:


Add button to the opposite side of your loop. Center it over the 3 middle stitches of the last round.

Pattern and images are Copyright ©Kathy’s Kozies, Forget-Me-Not Creations LLC.

Please do not reproduce and redistribute this pattern or images in this pattern as your own. Not for commercial use. You are welcome to sell your finished piece, but if you do, I ask that you specify Kathy’s Kozies as the original designer and provide a link back to my pattern.

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