What You Need:
Yarn 24/7 Cotton DK- Fresh Mint, Sugarcane and Rose
The pink yarn I use in the picture and video is ZZ Twist which has been discontinued so I picked the closest color I could find with that texture.
Abbreviations:
Ch: Chain
St: Stitch
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
With Mint ch, 40
Row 1: 1 sc in each st.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in next st, go through the last loop from the hdc you just made, pull up a loop then go through the same st as that hdc pull up a loop, then go through the next hdc and pull up a loop yarn over and put through all 4 loops on your hook.
Row 3: With white, 1 sc in front loops only.
Row 4: With Rose 1 sl st in each st.
Row 5: 1 sc in each st in the back st. Repeat rows 2 and 4 until it’s as long as you want.
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in next st, go through the last loop from the hdc you just made, pull up a loop then go through the same st as that hdc pull up a loop, then go through the next hdc and pull up a loop yarn over and put through all 4 loops on your hook. Repeat rows 2 to 6 until it’s as long as you want.
Once you have your length put 2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc in each corner while working 1 sc around whole rectangle evenly. Do this 2 times and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sides: Make 2
With Fresh Mint Ch 10,
Row 1: 1 sc in each st.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in next st, go through the last loop from the hdc you just made, pull up a loop then go through the same st as that hdc pull up a loop, then go through the next hdc and pull up a loop yarn over and put through all 4 loops on your hook.
Row 3: With white, 1 sc in front loops only.
Row 4: With Rose Ch 1, hdc in next st, go through the last loop from the hdc you just made, pull up a loop then go through the same st as that hdc pull up a loop, then go through the next hdc and pull up a loop yarn over and put through all 4 loops on your hook. Repeat rows 2-4 until sides are as long as you need.
Sew your rectangles on to your canvas then add your button and add your fabric on the inside. Sew canvas together to make your purse.
Now add the D-Rings on the sides.
In the middle on the top of purse attach white yarn and ch 80, this is how we will close the purse.
Handle
Romanian Cord Stitch – I used all 3 of my yarns together so I need to use size 5 hook, but you can just use 1 yarn. For the pic I used 1 yarn.
First, chain 2 and work a single crochet into the 2nd chain from your hook. As you do this, pay attention to your turning chain (the one you did not work into). It will fold up alongside your stitch, and create a small loop on the side.
Turn, and single crochet into this side loop.
Notice as you do this that each single crochet (including the previous one you made), forms 2 little loops just under your hook. You will find the 2 loops from the previous stitch along the side edge.
Repeating Stitch:
Turn, and single crochet into the 2 side loops. These two loops were created by your very first stitch.
Repeat this last step until you reach your desired length. After a few more stitches, you should see a flat, textured cord start to form. Since we are turning with every stitch, it will look the same on both sides.
Sew handle onto swivel hook and attach to purse. Enjoy.
