The handbag is a super cute accessory that always stands the test of time. Its simple, geometric shape makes it perfect for any outfit, and the one you will learn to make today is ideal for daytime. Even though it is made with Marilyn yarn—in pure wool—with a subtle touch of lamé.
Make an iconic yet original style choice and get started right away with single crochet to achieve this fantastic textured effect.
The mini handbag is a seamless project, perfect even for beginners. The interior is finished with a felt lining. You can personalize your mini handbag by choosing your preferred Marilyn colors, with either matching or contrasting lining.
MATERIALS
Marilyn yarn color Sugar Paper 160 g / 5.6 oz
Crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US
Felt squares for making the lining color Evening
Sewing needle and thread in the same color as the yarn
Wool needle
GAUGE – FRONT RIB SINGLE CROCHET
10 cm x 10 cm / 4" x 4"
15 stitches and 16 rows
CROCHET STITCHES USED
Chain stitch
Slip stitch
Single crochet
Front post single crochet: work single crochet inserting the hook only into the front loop of the base stitch.
FINISHED MINI HANDBAG MEASUREMENTS (including handles)
Approximately 28 x 24 cm / 11" x 9.4"
DIFFICULTY
Easy
PROCEDURE
The mini handbag is worked in the round, from bottom to top, including the handles. Replace the first stitch of each round with 1 chain stitch. Close each round with 1 slip stitch worked into the beginning chain.
Using a n° 4 EU / G-6 US crochet hook, chain 87 stitches and join in the round with 1 slip stitch. Work front post single crochet for 36 rounds.
Round 37: work the first 11 stitches in front post single crochet, then work slip stitches over the next 21 stitches for the first handle, continue front post single crochet over the next 23 stitches, work slip stitches over the following 21 stitches for the second handle, then finish with front post single crochet over the remaining 11 stitches
round 38: work the first 11 stitches in front post single crochet, chain 21 stitches corresponding to the slip stitches below, continue front post single crochet over 23 stitches, chain 21 stitches corresponding to the slip stitches below, then finish front post single crochet over the last 11 stitches.
Continue front post single crochet over all stitches for 2 more rounds, then cut and fasten off the yarn.
From felt, cut a bag slightly smaller than the crocheted one, about 1 row shorter than the front and back panels. Leave the handles free; sew the seams by hand. Attach the lining inside the crocheted bag all around the top edge and the sides, simultaneously closing the bottom on both layers.
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