Crochet Yellow Purse
ch = chain st = stitch sc = single crochet Supplies: 1 Ball each of Lily Sugar & Cream Yarn in white, blue, black, brown, white, red 2 Balls of yellow Optional: peach yarn or thread for "cheeks" Size H hook & Tapestry needle Note: When starting a new row, (after ch 1, turn), when instructed to "sc in first sc" place your first sc in first available space (see first photo below). I mention this because some patterns prefer the next available space. To keep the stitch count even, last sc will be put in the last available space (see second photo)
Starting with purse bottom: With Brown, ch 26 Row 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook & each stitch of chain across. (skipped ch counts as first sc now & throughout) ch 1 turn (ch 1 counts as sc now & throughout) Row 2-5: 1 sc in ea sc across. Ch 1 turn--except do not ch 1 or turn at end of 5th row. This is the "right" side" Do not turn work. Rnd 1: Ch 1; Working in end of rows, work 2 sc in first row --to create 1st corner. (Ch 1 + 2 sc counts as 3 sc corner). Work 1 sc in end of each row, with 3 sc in last end row to form 2nd corner. Sc in ea sc across to last sc; 3 sc in last sc to form 3rd corner. Working in end of rows, 1 sc in ea row to last row. Work 3 sc in last row to form 4th corner. Sc in ea sc across; join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2 - 7: Ch 1
(optional: Work rnd 2 in back loops only. This creates more definition to the purse bottom) Note: From here purse will be worked in continuous rounds without joining; Place a stitch marker to mark beginning of rounds Rnd 8 -13: Change to white for rnd 8; continue pattern Rnd 14 - end: Change to yellow for rnd 14; continue pattern until yellow portion measures 6 1/2 inches (approx 28 rounds of yellow) or until you think the shape looks right. cut yarn & weave in ends.
Strap:
Strap will be 6 sc wide. Find the middle 6 sc on one side & attach yellow yarn here. ch 1, sc in same st and next 5; ch 1 turn. \*sc in ea sc across; ch 1 turn\* repeat until strap measures 23 inches with tapestry needle & yarn, stitch strap to other side.
Eyes:
With white: make "magic ring". 6 sc in ring; pull to close. continue working in rounds. 2 sc in each sc 6 times; 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc 6 times; 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc 6 times With black: make "magic ring". 6 sc in ring; pull to close. join with sl st. Cut yarn. Attach blue: ch 1, sc in same st; 2 sc in ea sc around. join with sl st. cut yarn. Sew blue circles to white circles to make eyes
Nose:
With yellow: make "magic ring". work nose in continuous rounds starting with 6 sc in ring; pull loop to close. continue 1 sc in ea sc until nose measures 2 inches. Fill with stuffing prior to stitching
Teeth:
With white, ch 4; sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea st across. ch 1 turn. Following photo as a guide, stitch eyes, nose & teeth to face. With red yarn (I doubled mine) cross stitch a tie shape. Using black yarn (2 or three strands work best) stitch an outline for mouth, collar, eyelashes, and belt. (Belt is difficult to see in photo and is not necessary. I stitched a "dotted line" around the waist area for a belt) with peach thread I stitched cheeks and freckles. This might not show up in the photo, as it is very light. Copyright 2009The Crochet Cradle This pattern is for personal use only. Do not copy or sale pattern without permission. Items made from this pattern may not be sold.
