“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet one the most important things we as humans can do for each other.
As I set out to type these patterns out here , I did not at the outset have in mind that these patterns will be part of a gratitude series.
The days were rolling into each other and I didn’t quite clearly see where I could fit these patterns in because the intended days for the pattern release was long gone! I was determined to finish bringing these patterns out for everyone to enjoy as it gave me immense satisfaction while designing them.
Giving thanks to fellow crafters who bring my pattern alive was reason enough and thus was born this series. I hope it fills your being with joy when you make these patterns.
The fourth in the series of textured purse patterns is the Flaring Nova. The color chosen for this pattern is orange . I really love the pattern as it is reversible ! I am marking this as advanced beginner as it will need some focus to get into the rhythm of the pattern!
Materials
4 Ply Orange Cotton Chenille yarn from YarnKart (1 sample was made with 76 yds/ 38 gms of yarn) The 100 gm ball of yarn has 200 yds.
No affiliation here:) just loved using this yarn
Crochet hook size 3mm
Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Sewing needle and matching sewing thread to hand stitch the lining
A pair of scissors
Finished size 7.5″ wide by 5″ tall
Gauge: 4 stitches in pattern = 1″ wide and 1 pattern repeat (4 rows) = 1.5″ tall
Stitches and Abbreviations
Yo – Yarn over
St – Stitch
Sp – Space
Ch – Chain
Sl st – Slip stitch
Sc – Single crochet
FpSc – Front Post Single Crochet
BpSc – Back Post Single Crochet
Dc – Double crochet
Notes
1: The instructions are given to match the canvas pouch that I used for the lining. If you are using something different or are sewing your own lining, you can change the width by changing the number of chains at the start.
2: You can use any yarn of your choice but the final product may not fit the readymade canvas pouch.
3: The rounds 2, 3 , 4 & 5 form 1 pattern repeat. They can be repeated more to get a taller purse or made fewer to get a smaller purse.
4: Ch1 at the beginning of the round does not count as stitch.
5: Ch3 at the beginning of the round counts as first dc.
6: Stitch count is given at the end of each round.
7. Whatever yarn you intend to use, I would suggest to go down a hook size or two to get a tighter weave of the stitches.
Difficulty level : Advanced Beginner
Instructions
Round 1: Ch 30, 2 sc in the second chain from the hook (working into the back bump of the chain), 1 sc in each of the next 27 chains, 3 sc in the last chain, working on the other side of the foundation chain, 1 sc in each of the next 27 chains, 1 sc in the same st as the first 2 sc. Join with sl st to the first sc – 60 sc.
Round 2: Ch4 (counts as first dc + ch1), *sk next st, dc in next st, ch1, repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch4 – 30 dc, 30 ch1 sp.
Note: In round 3 when you work the dc , you will alternate between making it in front of the ch1 that you made in previous round and behind the ch1. Similarly you will alternate between making FpSc and BpSc. Please pay attention to this.
Round 3: Ch1 (does not count as st), FpSc in the first st , dc in the skipped st one round below working in front of the ch1, BpSc in the next st, dc in the next skipped st one round below working from behind the ch1, * FpSc in the next st, dc in the skipped st one round below working in front of the ch1, BpSc in the next st, dc in the next skipped st one round below working from behind the ch1, repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first FpSc – 15 Fpsc, 15 BpSc, 30 dc.
Round 4: Ch4 (counts as first dc + ch1), *sk next st, dc in next st, ch1, repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch4 – 30 dc, 30 ch1 sp.
Round 5: Ch1 (does not count as st), BpSc in the first st , dc in the skipped st one round below working from behind of the ch1, FpSc in the next st, dc in the next skipped st one round below working in front of the ch1, * BpSc in the next st, dc in the skipped st one round below working from behind of the ch1, FpSc in the next st, dc in the next skipped st one round below working in front of the ch1, repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first FpSc – 15 Fpsc, 15 BpSc, 30 dc.
Repeat rounds 2, 3 4 and 5 for desired height. The sample has 4 repeats in total.
Edging.
Make sure you end with Round 3 or Round 5.
Round 1: Ch1 (does not count as st), sc in each st around. Join with sl st to the first sc – 60 sc.
Round 2: *Ch1, sl st in the next st, repeat from * around.
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Finishing
The Canvas pouches such as these or these are the ones that I used for lining. I bought them from Amazon. This is an affiliate link ! Pictures are from Amazon!
Weave in the starting end if you haven’t already done so while working the first round of the purse.
Insert the pre-made canvas pouch into the crochet purse , making sure to line up the pouch just below the slip stitch round. Thread the sewing needle with matching sewing thread and hand stitch the lining to the crochet purse. I also made sure to stitch under the zipper so that the stitches are not visible when you open the purse.
Weave all ends and you are done!
Optional : you can add a tassle to the zipper pull to make it more attractive.
Hope you enjoy making this cute little purse. I am going to leave you with some additional pictures. Do drop a comment if you need anything clarified!
Leaving you for the evening with more pictures:)
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