Frankenstein Purse by Claire L. Pickett

Frankenstein Purse

Crochet
October 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in Gauge is not important for this project
4.25 mm (G)
200 - 230 yards (183 - 210 m)
One size
US
English
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Pattern only. Not finished product
Gauge not important for project

Written crochet pattern instructions for a Frankenstein Purse. This piece is worked in 8 separate pieces (Front, back, gusset, fastening, strap, 2 x eyes, mouth) and then sewn together. One size. You can easily make the strap longer by adding more initial chains. Fastening piece is optional.

Size (approximately):
-6” long x 8.5” Wide
-Gusset piece is 2” wide
-Strap is 30” long, but easily adjustable - just add or remove sts to initial chain.

Materials:

  • G/4.25 mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Snap (or other purse closure/ fastening)
  • Worsted weight yarn in Black and green
  • Yarn needle

Note: I used Red heart super saver yarn in Black and minty green. But you can use any brand and green colour you like.

Skills required for project:

  • Colour changing
  • Double crochet
  • Half double crochet
  • Magic circle - For embellishments
  • Sewing pieces together
  • Single crochet - For embellishments
  • Spike stitch - For hairline
  • Whip stitch

-Exact yardage unknown - You will use less than 2 oz in black. Approx. 3 oz green

-You may sell your finished items, please credit me as designer and provide a link back to my pattern - I’d love to see any and all finished purses! Happy crocheting!

PATTERN ONLY NOT FINISHED PROJECT