Each month we’re taking something different to fill our Operation Christmas Child sheoboxes and this month is homemade goodies. My friend, Mel, came up with 2 awesome items for us to make with instructions so if you’re crafty, please get making ready for our party!
Do you have a homemade idea? Please email me!
Play Purse
(4” x 6”)
By: Melanie Heramb
Materials:
Scrap Yarn
Size J Crochet Hook (Gage is not crucial in this project)
And a button
Abbreviations:
Ch. = Chain
St. = Stitch
Sc = Single Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Sl St = Slip Stitch
FO = Finish Off
Body of Purse:
Ch. 21
Row 1: Sc in 2nd st from the hook, sc in each st till end, ch 1, turn (20 stitches)
Row 2-39: Sc in each st till end, ch 1, turn (20 stitches)
Row 40: (Skip next st, dc 4 in next st, skip next st, sl st in next) twice, skip next st, dc 2 in next st, ch 2 *to create a button hole*, dc 2 in same st, skip next st, sl st in next, (Skip next st, dc 4 in next st, skip next st, sl st in next) twice, FO
Handle:
Ch. 5
Row 1: Sc in 2nd st from the hood, sc in each st till end, ch 1, turn (4 stitches)
Row 2-54: Sc in each st til end, ch 1, turn
Do not finish off.
Assemble:
Using a slip stitch, sew handle to body of purse. Allow for 12 rows for front and back and 4 rows for bottom. Weave in yarn ends and sew on button.
