Suzies Stuff

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight (Red Heart Super Saver)
G hook or hook needed to get a tight gauge of about 15 sc = 4 inches
Needle for sewing straps and weaving ends

SIZE: 5.5 X 8 inches excluding strap
Size is easily adjusted. For a deeper purse repeat round 3 until 1 inch less than desired depth. Then proceed with round 16. For wider purse start with a longer chain.





Ch 31

ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (28) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 29 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds. [62 sc]
ROUND 2: Ss in BACK loop of first sc of round 1 (counts as first sc), sc in BACK loop of each sc around. [62 sc]

ROUNDS 3-15: Sc in BACK loop of next sc and in BACK loop of each sc around. [62 sc]

ROUND 16: Slip stitch in BACK loop of next 2 sc, ch 4, make trc in same stitch, 2 trc in BACK loop of each stitch. Join in top of ch 4.


STRAPS: Make 2.
ROUND 1: Leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing to purse, crochet a sc foundation row (see note 1) 16 inches (about 60 sts) long. Ch 1,DO NOT turn.
ROUND 2: Rsc around, working 2 rsc in the ends. DO NOT join, you will get a nearly invisible join if you fasten off leaving a 12 inch tail, and use your needle to join. Sew straps to sides about 3 inches apart
Note 1:
How to crochet a sc foundation row:
Ch 2, insert hook in second chain from hook, draw up a loop, chain 1 to make the base chain, yarn over, pull through 2 loops to finish the single crochet. Then insert hook into the chain 1 just made to make the next stitch.

Note 2:
If you don’t want to use the sc foundation for your straps you may ch 61 and sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch. Then proceed to round 2.

I want to say a very special thank you to my good friends, Virginia and Diane, for being my pattern testers. They both tested the Credit Card Case. Love you gals.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight cotton yarn approximately 1 oz (like Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton)
Can be crocheted with Red Heart acrylic, but it will be stretchier.
I crochet hook
Needle
5/8 inch button, Velcro or a snap for closure

Ch 10

ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (7) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 8 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds. [20 sc]ROUND 2: 2 sc in first sc of round 1, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in center st of 3 sc group, sc in 9 sts. [22 sc]

ROUNDS 3-18: Sc in each sc around. [22 sc]

ROUND 19: Insert box of Crayola Crayons into bag. The 18th round should come very near the top of the box. Mark the st at the right back corner of box. Remove box and sc around until 1 st before marked st. Slip stitch in that st and marked st. Ch 1 turn.


SNAP OR VELCRO FLAP: Worked over 9 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, sc in 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 2-8: Sc in 9 sc. Ch 1 turn. (9 sc)
Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 3 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 12: Dec 2 sc over next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew snap or Velcro on flap and case for closure.

BUTTON FLAP: Worked over 9 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 2-8: Sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 2 sts, ch 1 (counts as a sc), skip 1 sc, sc in 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc over ch 1, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 12: Dec 2 sc over next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew button under buttonhole.

OPTIONAL STRAP 1:
Ch 36
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each remaining chain. Ch 1 turn.
Row 2: Slip stitch in top of each dc. Fasten off leaving a 12” tail for sewing strap to side of bag.


OPTIONAL STRAP 2:
Row 1: Make a 36 dc foundation row. Ch 1 turn.
Row 2: Slip stitch in top of each dc. Fasten off leaving a 12” tail for sewing strap to side of bag.

FINISHING:

Sew straps to sides of bag, overlapping 3 rows.

I have been taking photos of some projects. Where to take them is always a question for me.

The first is a Crayon Purse that I’m making for a craft sale. Now is the time to buy Crayola crayons if you are going to try this one. They are only 20 cents a 24 box at Wally World.







The second is a little girl's purse, crocheted of Red Heart. I will be posting patterns for both as soon as I proof them.

With three closure options Velcro, snap or button.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 25 yards
Snap, Velcro or 5/8” button for closure
Matching sewing thread

G/4.25 mm hook

GAUGE: 8 sc = 2”, 7 sc rows = 2”

Ch 15. See note 1.

ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (12) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 13 chain stitches; [30 sc]ROUND 2: Slip stitch in BACK loop of first sc of round 1 (counts as first sc), sc in BACK loop of each sc around. [30 sc] DO NOT join rounds. See note 2.

ROUNDS 3-8: Sc in BACK loop of next sc and in BACK loop of each sc around. [30 sc]

ROUND 9: Sc in BACK loop of next sc and in BACK loop of each sc around to the last 2 sts before the side edge fold. Slip stitch in last 2 sc ending at fold. Ch 1, turn.

SNAP OR VELCRO FLAP: Worked over 13 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, sc in 11 sc. Ch 1, turn. (13 sc)
Row 2: Sc in 13 sc. Ch 1 turn. (13 SC)
Row 3: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 9 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (11 SC)
Row 4: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 7 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (9 SC)
Row 5: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)Row 6: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 3 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 7: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 8: Dec 2 sc over next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew snap or Velcro on flap and case for closure.

BUTTON FLAP: Worked over 13 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, 11 sc. Ch 1, turn. (13 sc)
Row 2: Sc in 13 sc. Ch 1, turn. (13 sc)
Row 3: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 9 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (11 sc)
Row 4: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 7 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 5: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 2 sts, ch 1 (counts as a sc), skip 1 sc, sc in 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)Row 6: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc over ch 1, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 7: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 8: Dec 2 sc over next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Note 1: When using one of the multicolor worsted weights you may want to ch 17 and work 10 rows before starting flap. Seems most the multicolor yarns are thinner than the solids. Then work the flap over 15 stitches.

Note 2: It seems easiest to work the case inside out when working in the back loop, turning right side out for round 9 and flap.

There has been a lot going on since I last posted here.

My younger son moved to Arizona, and the move was every thing but smooth. But he is mostly settled in now. Gives me a reason to go south for a month this coming winter.

I’ve been trying to organize my STASH now that I have more room. I learned from that task that I have way to much yarn. Way to many other crafts as well. I’m thinking about selling off some of the supplies for the ones I don’t do any more. But it very hard for me to give up ANYTHING, I might decide I want to do some of those things again. Does any of this sound familiar to you?

I’ve been busy getting ready for the bazaar season, which starts in early November and goes through the first weekend in December for me. So far I’m planning on three sales.

One of the things I’m making for the “Children’s Shop” are little credit card cases, or lunch money purses, or for whatever. Here’s what they look like. I’m also posting the pattern separately.












I’ve also been working on knitting and crocheting items to felt. Here’s a couple photos of recent ones.



















Maybe now that things are a little more settled around here I can become a more frequent blogger.