Saturday, April 4, 2009

Scallop Purse Pattern


Materials:
6oz worsted weight cotton yarn
h hook
tapestry needle
5" wooden purse handles (not needed for tote option)

Note: Adjustable loop may be replaced with ch 2. Sc would then be made in 2nd ch from hook.

Make adjustable loop.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in loop, pull loop taut (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around (18)
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (24)
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (30)
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (36)
Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (42)
Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (48)
Rnd 9: (sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (54)
Rnd 10: (sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (60)
Rnd 11: (sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (66)
Rnd 12: (sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (72)
Rnd 13: (sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (78)
Rnd 14: (sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (84)
Rnd 15: (sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (90)
Rnd 16: (sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (96)
Rnd 17: (sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (102)
Rnd 18: (sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st) around (108)
Rnd 19-21: sc around, join with sl st in next st at end of rnd 21 (108 each rnd)
Rnd 22: ch 1, sc in same stitch. sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts. (sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts) repeat around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 23: ch 3, 4 dc in same st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts. (5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts) repeat around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.
Rnd 24: sl st in next 2 sts. ch 1, sc in same sp, sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts. (sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts) repeat around. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnds 25-29: repeat rnds 23 and 24, ending with a repeat of rnd 23
Rnd 30: (sc in next 16 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts) around (102)
Rnd 31: sc around (102)
Rnd 32: (sc in next 15 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts) around (96)
Rnd 33: sc around (96)
Rnd 34: repeat row 22
Rnd 35-37: repeat rows 23 and 24 ending with a repeat of rnd 23
Rnd 38-39: sc around (96 each rnd)

(***see below for tote option***)

First Handle Flap:
Row 40: ch 1, sc in the same st and in the next 20 sts
Row 41-44: ch 1, turn. sc across. End off at end of row 44.

Second Handle Flap:
Repeat rows 40-44 of handle flap for second handle flap, joining in the 28th st from first st of row 40 of first handle. Do not end off at end of row 44.

Finishing Border:
With right side facing out, ch 1 and sc around handle flaps and main part of purse, with 2 sc in the corner of each handle flap on row 44. End off, weave in all ends.

Finishing assembly:
On each side, place purse handle in between handle flap and purse, with handle flap turned to the inside of purse as pictured. Sew top edge of handle flap to inside of rnd 38 of purse. Tie sewing yarn in tight knot to secure and weave in ends. Line and attach closures if desired.



Tote Option:

Rnd 40: sc around. Join with sl st in next st, end off, weave in ends.

Handles:
ch 4.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Row 2-60: ch 1, sc across.
Finishing border: ch 1, sc around with 2 sc in each corner. End off weave in ends.

Assembly:
Place handles evenly on tote, with approximately 20 stitches in between each side of each handle. Sew into place on the inside of tote.



14 comments:

  1. Hi, it's a very great blog!
    I could tell how much time you've taken on it.
    Keep doing!

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  2. I absolutely adore this purse. You do such beautiful work.
    Carol

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  3. Love this bag and so glad I found your blog.

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  4. now this I like! very nice job

    hugs
    sissie

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  5. I always LOVE the purses!! Very pretty!

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  6. I just made this using pink, brown and cream variegated yarn and I absolutely love it! It turned out so pretty. Now I just need to learn to how sew a lining for it.

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  7. Thank you for having this on here I was looking for the pattern I had before because a friend made me one in my group but lost it Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. I love this pattern! Thanks so much for sharing it. Here is the Ravelry link to a purple one I made for a friend:
    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/camcraftymom/scallop-purse
    I'm currently making one for myself!

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  9. @camcraftymom

    I checked out the purse. It looks great! :) I have to admit, back when I made this pattern, I didn't consider how difficult it would be to line it. I still haven't made one with a round bottom that was lined! LOL

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  10. I guess I missed at the very beginning how many ch's you start with? It just goes right into 6 sc in loop. Can anyone help?
    Jandtsmom@gmail.com
    TY

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  11. @jantsmom: If you choose, you can ch 2 and do 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. I always use the adjustable loop, but it isn't really necessary. :)

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  12. Hi! I love the look of this bag...going to try out the pattern tonight.

    I was just wondering..what was the pattern you used for the purple flower in the picture at the bottom of the pattern?

    Thanks!!!

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  13. Emma, I am sorry it took me this long to respond, but just in case you are still interested. The pattern is called "Mother's Day Flower" by Lionbrand: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60020.html I liked that pattern so much I didn't bother making up my own. ;)

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