Crochet Retro Purse
The Crochet Retro Purse is a vintage-inspired gem that evokes the nostalgia of a bygone era. Made with colorful, textured yarn and intricate crochet stitches, this bag exudes a playful, retro vibe that's perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to any outfit. The purse's sturdy chain strap and decorative tassels add a bohemian flair, while the spacious interior provides ample room for storing small essentials like phone, wallet, and keys. Whether worn as a statement piece or as a practical accessory, the Crochet Retro Purse is sure to bring a smile to those who lay eyes on it.
Materials needed: 1 ball of main color and small amount of contrasting color worsted weight cotton, 1 white button, sewing needle, H hook |
Directions:Special Stitch: Reverse single crochet is worked just like regular single crochet except you put the hook in left to right instead of right to left. At the end of Row 6 you will join with a sl st and ch1 then going back into the stitch with your hook that you just worked you will work a sc in that stitch and continue working the reverse sc in each stitch around NOTE: If this stitch is too difficult or awkward for you you can just hdc on round 7 instead of working the reverse single crochet. ch 33 Round 1 - hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, continuing around the back side of the ch working 1 hdc in each st on the back side of the ch. Round 2-5 - hdc in each st around using a stitch marker to mark the first st of each row. Fasten off at end of row 5 Round 6 - hdc in each st around with white, join with a sl st Round 7 - reverse single crochet ( follow special stitch instructions above) in each st around joining with a sl st Round 8 - ch 1 turn, hdc in same st as joining on round 7 and in each reverse sc across join with a sl st and fasten off white. Round 9 - attach purple with a sl st , ch 1 hdc in same st , , hdc in each st around join with a sl st in ch 1 sp, Round 10 - ch 1, hdc in next st and in each st around, join with a sl st in ch 1 Round 11- 20 - ch 2, hdc in next st and in each remaining st around join with a sl st to top of ch 2 Round 21 - work reverse sc again and fasten off purple. Button Loop: Attach purple yarn with a sl st in the middle of the back of the purse, ch 12 , sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch fasten off leaving a length of yarn. Thread needle with yarn and sew other end of loop to the back of the purse. Attach button to the front of the purse. Strap: Ch 110, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across Fasten off. Leaving a length to sew to the side of the purse. Attach strap to the left and right sides of the purse making sure to keep the strap straight and untangled. |