Awhile back I asked my followers what patterns they would like to see. Mary A said she would love to see some cute little purses, for her granddaughters, 18 months to 6 years old. The little ones will not be able to have a handle or strap that can go around the neck. She said she would love owl, monkey or cat purses, maybe even a cute little winter hat to match.
I haven't come up with a hat yet, but here is the purse pattern.
I love these
little chinese change purses, so I thought they would make a great inspiration.
Materials
- G Hook
- Yarn--this project is fairly small so I just used left over yarn that I had in contrasting colors. You can use worsted weight and/or DK weight yarn.
- Small piece of fabric (I bought a small piece meant for quilting at Walmart for .97 cents)
Abbreviations
Rnd--round ch(s)--chain(s) sc(s)--single crochet(s) hdc(s)--half double crochet dc(s)--double crochet(s) tr(s)--triple or treble crochet
st(s)--stitch(es) BLO--back loop only
Body of Purse
Make 2.
Form a
Magic Circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 scs in magic circle. (6 scs)
Rnd 2: Sc in next sc, Place a st marker in this st.
From now on put a st marker in first st of each rnd.
Sc again in same st, 2 scs in next 5 scs. (12 scs)
Rnd 3: *2scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc* 6 times. (18 scs)
Rnd 4: *2scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in 2 next sc* 6 times. (24 scs)
Rnd 5: *2scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in 3 next sc* 6 times. (30 scs)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 2 scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in next 13 scs, 2 scs in last sc, ch 1, turn. (17 scs)
Row 7: Sc in 1st sc and next 7 scs, 2 scs in next sc, 1 sc in each to end, ch 1, turn. (18 scs)
Row 8: Sc in 1st sc and next 8 scs, 2 scs in next sc, 1 sc in each to end, ch 1, turn. (19 scs)
Row 9: Sc in 1st sc and next 8 scs, 2 scs in next sc, 1 sc in each to end, ch 1, turn. (20 scs)
Row 10: Sc2tog, sc in next 16 scs, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (18 scs)
Row 11: Sc in each sc across row, ch 1, turn. (18 scs)
Row 12: Sc2tog, sc in next 14 scs, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (16 scs)
Row 13: Sc2tog, sc in next 12 scs, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. (14 scs)
Gusset
With a contrasting color yarn, ch 41.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook in back bump, sl st in next 2 chs, sc in next 5 chs, hdc in next 5 chs, dc in next 4 chs, tr in next 6 chs, dc in next 4 chs, hdc in next 5 chs, sc in next 5 chs, sl st in last 3 chs, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Owl Body
Form a Magic Circle in a contrasting yarn color.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 scs in magic circle. (6 scs)
Rnd 2: Sc in next sc, Place a st marker in this st.
From now on put a st marker in first st of each rnd.
Sc again in same st, 2 scs in next 5 scs. (12 scs)
Rnd 3: *2scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc* 6 times. (18 scs)
Rnd 4: *2scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in 2 next sc* 6 times. (24 scs)
Rnd 5: *2scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in 3 next sc* 6 times. (30 scs)
Rnd 6: *2scs in 1st sc, 1 sc in 4 next sc* 6 times. (36 scs)
Rnd 7: *In BLO, sc2tog, 1 sc in next 4 scs* 6 times (30 scs)
Rnd 8: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in next 3 scs* 6 times, sl st in next sc, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. (24 scs)
Owl Ears
Make 2.
Ch 5, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, ch 3 dc in side of dc, fasten off.
Owl Cheeks
Ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, tr in next 2 chs, dtr in next ch, tr in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew the ears and cheeks onto the body.
Owl Eyes
Make 2.
Start with a contrasting color form a Magic Circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 scs in circle, sl st in 1st sc, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Cat Face
With a contrasting color Ch 4.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 scs in last ch, sc in back side of next ch, 3 scs in last ch. (9 scs)
Rnd 2: Sc in next 3 scs, 3 scs in next sc, sc in next 3 scs, 3 scs in next sc. (13 scs)
Rnd 3: Sc in next 5 scs, 3 scs in next sc, sc in next 5 scs, 2 scs in next 2 sc. (17 scs)
Rnd 4: Sc in next 5 scs, 2 scs in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 scs, 2 scs in next 2 scs, sl st in next sc, ch 1. (19 scs)
Rnd 5: Sc in BLO of next 9 scs, sc2tog BLO in next 2 scs, sc in BLO of next 7 scs, sc2tog BLO in next 2 scs, sl st in next sc, ch 1. (18 scs)
Rnd 6: Sc2tog, sc in next 5 scs, sc2tog, sc in next 7 scs, sc3tog, sl st in next sc. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. (14 scs)
Right Ear
Attach a contrasting color of yarn in loop on right edge of head.
Ch 4, YO hook 2 times, insert hook in next loop on head, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through 2 loops, 2 loops on hook, YO hook, insert in next loop on head, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through last 3 loops on hook, fasten off leaving a tail for weaving in.
Left Ear
You can use the same color you used for the right ear, or another contrasting color.
Attach yarn in 4th loop from right ear, ch 3, YO hook 2 times, insert hook in next loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through 2 loops, 2 loops on hook, YO hook 2 times, insert hook in next loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through last 3 loops on hook, fasten off leaving a tail for weaving in.
Cat Paws
Make 2.
With same yarn you used for the ears, Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, ch 1, turn. (3 scs)
Row 2: Sc in all three scs, ch 1, turn. (3 scs)
Row 3: Sc3tog, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Cat Body
With same contrasting color, Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next sc, 3 scs in 3rd ch, sc in next ch on the bottom of the ch, 2 scs in beginning ch. (8 scs)
Row 2: Sc in next sc, and in next 2 scs, 3 scs in next sc, sc in next 3 scs, 3 scs in next sc (12 scs)
Row 3: Sc in next 4 scs, 3 scs in next sc, sc in next 5 scs, 3 scs in next sc (15 scs)
Row 4: 2 hdcs in next sc, 2 dcs in next 3 scs, 2 hdcs in next sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. (12 sts)
Little Purse
With a contrasting color, Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end, ch 1, turn. (5 scs)
Row 2: Sk 1st sc, sc in next 4 scs, ch 1, turn. (4 scs)
Row 3: Sk 1st sc, sc in next 3 scs, ch 1, turn. (3 scs)
Row 4: Sc in 1st sc, sc2tog, fasten off leaving a long tail.(2 sts)
Insert hook in sc on opposite side from tail. Use hook to pull end of tail through st. Leave a piece long enough for a handle, then knot the end and weave the tail in to the purse.
Purse Strap
Leaving a long end, make a chain in a contrasting color to the length you want, then sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch to the end. Fasten off leaving an end long enough to weave back to the other end of the strap and long enough to sew onto the purse.
If you would like to make a fancier cord you can try making an
I cord, although I found it a bit tedious.
Assembly
Using the body of the purse, make a pattern for the lining, drawing it about 1/2" larger.
Do the same for the Gusset.
Fold part of the fabric over, so you can cut 2 of the body of the purse and then lay the gusset on a single layer of fabric so that sideways, in order to cut it on the bias (this will make the gusset stretchier.)
Cut out the pieces.
Mark a dashed line 1/4" deep onto the wrong side of the fabric on all pieces.
Pin the gusset, right sides facing, to one of the body of purse pieces.
Sew down a small seem on the top of the gusset on each side, then sew the gusset onto the body of purse along dashed line. I used
back stitch.
Pin the other body of purse piece on to the other side of the gusset, right sides facing. Then sew them together along the dashed lines.
Sew the crocheted gusset onto the crocheted body of purse pieces.
Put the lining inside the purse and sew it down, turning the edges under.
Embroider eyes, nose and mouth onto cat.
Sew the paws onto the head and then embroider lines onto them.
First sew the little purse onto one of the paws, then sew the body onto the purse, then sew on the head piece.
First attach the strap onto the insde of the purse and then sew on the purse clasp.
To finish the owl, sew on the eyes, then embroider them.
To make the ears thinner and get them to stand up better, weave the yarn back and forth through them 2 or 3 times.
Embroider the beak and then sew the owl on to the front of the purse.
Happy Hooking!!
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