Basketweave Purse and Liner by Theresa Ehlers

Basketweave Purse and Liner

Crochet
January 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Basketweave
4.0 mm (G)
600 - 700 yards (549 - 640 m)
12" x 12"
US
English
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Pattern for the construction of the basketweave purse and inside liner.

Purse features a vinyl bottom, adjustable strap, outside pocket, zipper closure, fabric inside liner, and zippered inside pocket.

Vinyl bottom can be excluded by stitching closed the crocheted bag bottom, but size will be about 2” shorter.

Crochet stitches used: ch, foundation dc (optional), sc, hdc, dc
Machine stitches used: straight, zigzag

Supplies:
Appx 650 yards 3/sport weight yarn
Small amount of contrast color (optional)
14” x 5” vinyl
2 sliding strap buckles (optional for adjustable strap)
14” zipper
7” zipper
1/2 yard woven fabric
Sewing threads to match the fabric, yarn, 14” zipper, and vinyl

Tools:
G hook (4mm) or size needed to obtain guage
Yarn needle
Sharpie
Sewing needle
Sharp, large sewing needle for sewing the vinyl
Metal thimble
Pins
Ruler or tape measure
Sewing machine with zigzag and zipper feet
Iron
Shears or rotary cutter