A little gift bag. I use it or my Amigurumi dolls.

I have used 4 ply acrylic yarn and 3 mm hook.

Size: bottom diameter 4" (10 cm) high 10" (25.5 cm)

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Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. (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)

Girly girls just love this purse!
I designed this simple purse to teach crochet at a local arts and crafts store. It helps you practice different stitches, how to change colors and joining. It also teaches the “corner stone” of crochet….. The granny square!

You only use small amounts of yarn so it’s a great stash buster!

Size H (5mm) hook
2 colors Caron Simply Soft yarn
yarn needle
optional: fabric for lining the purse

6 inches square not counting the strap

not overly important for this project

dc = double crochet
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
ch 3 counts at 1st dc
ch 2 counts as 1st hdc
st(s) = stitch (es)
YO = yarn over.

Granny Square
Make 2
with color one
ch 4 join to make a circle.
Rd 1
ch 3 15 dc in ring (16 dc total) join to top of ch 3
Rd 2
ch 3 (dc ch 1 2 dc) in same stitch. 1 dc each in next 3 stitches. *( 2 dc ch 1
2dc) in next stitch, 1 dc each in next 3 stitches* repeat from * to * around. Sl
st to join in top of ch 3 Sl st to corner
Rd 3
join new color #2 ch 3 (dc ch 1 2 dc) in corner space, 1 dc each in next 6 sts
*(2 dc ch 1 2 dc) in corner space, 1 dc each in next 6 sts* repeat from * to *
around . Sl st to join in top of ch 3 Sl st to corner
Rd 4
ch 2 (hdc ch 1 2 hdc) in corner space, 1 hdc each in next 9 sts. *(2 hdc ch 1
2hdc) in corner space, 1 hdc in each of the next 9 sts*. repeat from * to *
around. Sl st to join in top of ch 2 Sl st to corner.
Rd 5
join color #1 ch 2 (hdc ch 1 2 hdc) in corner space, **working in back
loops only**
1 hdc in each of the next 12 sts. *(2 hdc ch 1 2 hdc) in corner space. **in
back loops only** 1 hdc in each of the next 12 sts* repeat from * to *
around. Sl st to join in top of ch 2 Sl st to corner.
Rd 6
join color #2 ch 3 (dc ch 1 2 dc) in corner space, ** working in back loops
only** , 1 dc in each of the next 15 sts. * (2 dc ch 1 2 dc) in next corner
space, **back loops** 1 dc in each of the next 15 sts* repeat from * to *
around. Sl st to join in top of ch 3 Sl st to corner.
Rd 7
Change to color #1 ch 1 4 sc in corner space (5 total) 1 sc in each of the
next 18 sts. * 5 sc in corner space, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sts*. repeat
from * to * around. Sl st to join in top of ch 1 finish off.

Finishing and Handle
Hold 2 squares wrong sides together join by sc: Take your hook through the first st like you would to sc normally, then put your hook through the same st on the 2nd square. YO pull your yarn through both sts and complete the single crochet. 3 sc in each corner. Leave one side open. When you get to the top of the 3rd side, ch 80. Join to top of other side of bag with a sl st. Sc across top of one side of the bag and then up around the 80 ch strap. (you may want to do 2 or 3 sc in the join between the top of the bag and the strap). When you get to the other side, sc across the other side of the opening and up the “bump” or bottom side of the ch 80 . This is going to be the handle. Join to top of bag and finish off. Sew in ends. Line bag if you so want.

This small case may not be exactly what you wanted to learn to Crochet for but it’s a great starting point. It’s wonderfully simple and a quick finish.(great project for those yarnlets)
Once you get these basics down you’ll be set and ready to go, and you can adjust the pattern for a larger purse for a young girl. The sky is the limit! Plus everyone and their mom has a cell phone cozy pattern, why resist it? Here’s mine, but with a flower.
Enjoy!

Small amount of WW yarn like Bernat super value.
H hook (5.0 mm)
Large eyed needle
Button.

about 2 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches long

not super important. use a WW yarn and a H hook

Ch = chain
SC= single crochet
DC= double crochet
HDC = half double crochet.
Sl st = slip stitch.
Chain 3 turning chain always counts as 1st DC in next row

Chain 11
Row 1 SC across Ch 1 turn (10 sts total)
Row 2 sc across Ch 1 turn
Row 3-5 repeat row 2
Row 6 sc across Ch 3 turn
Row 7 DC across. Ch 3 turn.
Row 8-9 repeat row 7
Row 10 DC across Ch 2 turn
Row 11 HDC across Ch 2 turn
Row 12 - 14 repeat row 11
Row 15 HDC across Ch 1 turn
Row 16 SC across Ch 1 turn
Row 17-19 repeat row 16
Row 20 SC across Ch 2 turn
Row 21 HDC across Ch 2 turn
Row 22-24 Repeat row 21
Row 25 HDC across Ch 3 turn
Row 26 DC across Ch 3 turn
Row 27-29 repeat row 26
Row 30 DC across Ch 2 turn
Row 31 HDC across Ch 1 turn
Row 32 SC across finish off.
Finishing : Fold strip In 3 so there is a shorter part to be used as the flap.
Join yarn to bottom of right side of the case. Going through both sides of the case SC up the side of the case. Continue up the flap put 3 SC in the corner and Sc across the top of the flap 3 SC in the corner and down the other side. Finish off and sew in ends. Attach button to top of case you can use the DC spaces as the button hole.

Optional Flower
In contrasting color Ch 4 join with Sl st to form ring.
Round 1 Ch 1 Work 15 SC into ring. Join with Sl st to top of 1st sc. (15 SC)
Round 2 Ch 1 sc in same st.* Ch 3 Skip 2 stitches and SC into next SC. Repeat from * around joining with a slip stitch to first SC. (5 Ch 3 loops)
Round 3 Sl st to first Ch 3 loop. Ch 1 * (SC, 3 DC, SC) in same loop. Repeat from * around. Join with a Sl st to first SC finish off. Leaving Tail long enough to sew to bag.

So, I had all these swatches of Sari Silk lying around and I felt that it was kind of a waste. But anyone who has worked with Sari Silk knows that ripping back either makes a hairy scary mess of the yarn or you end up with tangled knots. So I came up with this idea to use up my swatches and some leftovers from projects.

Leftover Swatches of any kind really (I used Sari Silk)
Left over Yarn from other projects ( I used Sari Silk and Some Wool)
5 mm Hook or suitable hook for your weight of Yarn
Darning Needle
Leftover Material to line your bag if desired
Optional Button for Closure ( lots at the thrift store)

Not really important, but I traced a rectangle and arranged the my swatches in it. Then I filled in the gaps.
My Bag is 10 inches wide by 14 inches Long (not including strap)

Not important

Once you have an idea what size bag you want Trace the shape onto a piece of paper. Start arranging the pieces inside your shape, remember to keep in mind any edging you may add or how you will join the pieces together.

1) Grab a Stitchionary, if you don't own one borrow one from your local Library. Find some "swatch or shape" patterns you like.
2) Arrange your current swatches on your traced shape. Measure for sizes of other squares, rectangles, or ? to fill in the blank areas with in your traced shape. (Keep in mind how you will be assembling your bag or if you are adding edges to your "swatches")
I used granny squares, rounds that I squared, and rectangles of stitch patterns I liked.
3) When you are happy with your pattern, start edging your swatches with a sc stitch (be sure to put 3 sc in each corner), in a color of your choice.
4) Sew your swatches together. Weave in ends.
5) Edge the top of your bag.
6) I chose a simple strap pattern of 1 row sc and 1 row hdc and repeated it. I then edged the straps and top of the bag in one continuous row with sc.
7) Add any hardware or closures!

As long as you're going green, you might as well do it right! This bag is the same size as a traditional paper bag, with plenty of room for the serious shopper.

MC: 195 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
CC: 120 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle

12” high x 15” wide x 9” deep

Not needed.

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Shopaholic_s_Shopper.pdf

"...and then--she found herself at last in the beautiful garden, among the bright flower-beds and the cool fountains."

Color A: 95 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
Color B: Scrap 4/worsted-weight yarn
Color C: Scrap 4/worsted-weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.74 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scrap fabric for lining
Sewing thread in coordinating color
Sewing needle

About 6” square.

Not needed.

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Rose_Garden_Zills_Pouch.pdf

Dance is about beauty, and now your dance accessories can be beautiful, too! Not only is this bag stylish, it has plenty of room for shoes, water, and change of clothes!

400 yd 5/bulky weight yarn
Size J-10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
1 yd fabric for lining
Sewing thread in coordinating color
Sewing needle

22” wide by 22” high.

Not needed.

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Dancer_s_Sling_Bag.pdf

This cute little case can be made in any type of yarn (I prefer a fun color like this mustard). You can also line it (which I did); either way it's a fashionable way to carry your cell phone!

Yarn of any color/type (I chose a medium acrylic blend)
6 mm crochet hook
button
sewing needle
fabric for lining and sewing materials (optional)

The size of your case will be determined by the size of your cell phone.

N/A

Chain your desired length, I have a LG Voyager from Verizon and I chained 18.
Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and in the rest of the chain. Do not turn. Continue to SC on the other side of the chain. This will complete 1 round.
Row 2+: Continue to SC on both sides until desired depth is obtained. (This will depend on our phone. I crocheted 12 rounds for my particular phone.)
Button Hook: On your last round SC until middle of second side. Chain 9 or so (depending on width of your phone. Skip one SC, join to next SC and continue to SC until the end of the round.
Button: Choose button and sew to opposite side of button hook. 
For information on lining the case go to www.newmillie.blogspot.com  

On to my 3rd crochet project. I am a BIG BAG kinda girl, and I had some left over yarn from my 1st afghan, so I decided to try and make a hand bag...whala...here it is. I called it the Big Block Bag because it is made with 8 big blocks, simple. I am still a beginner so my projects have to be easy! LOL! Be creative on this project and use your own choice of colors, and re size the bag if you'd like. Just your imagination and have fun! I hope you enjoy this pattern.

4oz. 4ply yarn - color Lavender (A)
4oz 4ply yarn - color Sage (B)
2oz 4ply yarn - color Cream (C)
1 Hook - Size J-10
1 Yarn Needle
1 Lg. Button - color of choice, this pattern used a metal one.

15x15

Exact gauge is not important to this project

Here is a variation of the same pattern, just different color and blocks put together differently.

BLOCKS (make 8 Blocks, 4 each with A and B)

Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 7.5 in. from beginning.
Fasten off.

STRAPS: (make 2)

With C, ch 95. to make a 25inch long strap (*make strap to desired length)
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
For each side of the strap, use color A on one side and color B on the other and use st st to create a row of color on each side of strap (see pic)

Seam together both straps to make one sturdy strap.

BUTTON STRAP:

With C, ch 20 (or enough chains to make a 4 inch long strap).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across.
Row 2 Ch 1, turn, Sc in each st across
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, Sc in each st across, until you get to 5 ch(s) left. In 5 do a sc, ch 2, and skip 2 ch(s), sc into ch 2 and 1 (this makes button hole)
Rows 4 and 5: Ch 1, turn, Sc in each st across
For each side of the strap, use color A on one side and color B on the other and use st st to create a row of color on each side of strap that meets in
the middle of the bottom side of strap

FINISHING:

Using matching color to block, seam 4 Blocks together for front and 4 Blocks together for back.
Sarting 3 and 1/2 inches in from top of each side of bag, also using matching color to block, seam front and back together around 3 sides,
rounding lower corners, to make Bag.
*Leaving 3 and 1/2 inches on each side will create the "flap".
Once sides are seamed together, With C, crochet using a st st around the "flap" of the bag on both sides of bag.
Then turn flap down on each side and seam to purse using the appropriate color to block, using a whip stitch.
Sew Strap to top sides of Bag on the inside.
Weave in ends.
Sew button strap onto bag on backside, inside of bag. Gauge your strap to make sure it is placed appropriately before seaming to bag.
Sew button onto front of bag in the appropriate place to hit button hole.

ABBREVIATIONS

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st(s) slip stitch(es)

This is a smallish purse

Light purple yarn super bulky and blue yarn worsted weight

small

not needed

ch 12 of super bulky or more sc for 20 rows end off

ch 16 of worsted weight sc for 12 rows end off

fold the purple one in half and sew all but one of the sides, sew the blue to the open side

YOU ARE DONE!!!!!