Tunisian crochet is a different method of crochet (similar to knitting) consisting of a “forward pass” (working right to left and picking up all the stitches in a row) and the “return pass” (working back, left to right, to remove the stitches from the hook).

This pattern is intended for beginners and full instructions are given. Crocheters who have experience with Tunisian Entrelac will also enjoy making this purse!

The purse pictured was made using Sirdar Stories DK in Zen and Dreamers. You can use any 2 shades of DK yarn (50g of each).

As you will only have a maximum of 10 stitches on the hook at any time, there is no need to purchase a special Tunisian hook; a standard crochet hook (without a raised handle) will be fine.

The base of the finished purse is 12cm (4.7 in) by 18cm (7 in). It is 15cm (5.9 in) high (not including the clasp).