What you need
1 skein Caron simply soft (or other worsted weight yarn)
size G hook ( or to gauge)
tapestry needle
24″ gross grain ribbon
6-8 mm beads
Jewelers elastic cord (8 inches)
Instructions
This is a simple crochet pattern to make a cable wristlet purse.
Row 1. Chain 37
Row 2. ch 2, hdc across
Row 3. ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, FPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, FPDC in next 4, hdc in next 2, FPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, FPDC in next 8, hdc in next 2 hdc, FPDC in next, hdc in next 2, FPDC in next 4, hdc in next 2, FPDC in next, hdc in last 2 hdc
Row 4. ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next 4, hdc in next 2, BPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next 8, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next, hdc in next 2, BPDC in next 4, hdc in next 2, BPDC in next, hdc in last 2 hdc
Row 5. ch 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, FPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, skip the first 2 FPDC, FPDC in the next 2, (working in front of previous FPDC) FPDC in the first skipped FPDC then the second, hdc in next 2, FPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, skip the first 2 FPDC, FPDC in the next 2, (working in FRONT of previous FPDC) FPDC in the first skipped FPDC then the second, skip the next 2 FPDC, FPDC in the next 2 FPDC, (working in BACK of previous FPDC) FPDC in the first skipped FPDC then the second, hdc in next 2 hdc, FPDC in next, hdc in next 2,skip the first 2 FPDC, FPDC in the next 2, (working in front of previous FPDC) FPDC in the first skipped FPDC then the second, hdc in next 2, FPDC in next, hdc in last 2 hdc
Row 6: ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next 4, hdc in next 2, BPDC in next, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next 8, hdc in next 2 hdc, BPDC in next, hdc in next 2, BPDC in next 4, hdc in next 2, BPDC in next, hdc in last 2 hdc Work pattern repeats 10 times.
(Rows 3-6) End on RS next row [WS]: ch2, hdc across to end, turn
Eyelet row: ch3 (this counts as first dc), dc in each dc to end, do not turn, fold fabric in half (ws sides facing) then proceed to dc in each chain of your foundation row to end, when you reach the beginning, sl st to first ch3 to join, fasten off and break yarn.
Finishing: weave in all ends [even on the inside ] cut 1/2 inch grossgrain ribbon to 24 inches, weave through dc’s, tie in a bow you may need to cut the ends at a 45 degree angle to you preferred length Thread beads of your preference to 8 inches of Jewelers elastic cord.
Square knot the ends and triple check to make sure they are secure. Sew into one “corner” of your purse, using whip stitch.
This project was contributed by Lindsay from Needles & Pinza.
This looks like fun. i am going to show this to my croching teacher.