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Crocodile Stitch Purse

Nov 2, 2011 posted by Thelma@7
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Author

Thelma Lockhart

Introduction

I liked the Crocodile stitch and wanted to make a purse from it.  Here it is, my own pattern.  I have also done a Christmas Tree with the Crocodile stitch.   Here is a good site to get instructions for the lining.  http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2008/1/tutorial-sew-lining-for-crocheted-bag.aspx

Materials List

8 or 9 ozs of Bernat Super Value in Oatmeal

or 8 or 9 ozs of Red Heart Super Saver

 Use I hook (for smaller purse, use G hook)

Finished Size

Purse is 12" X 8" X 2" thick

Strap is 24" LONG

Gauge

1 crocodile stitch is approximate 1 3/4" wide

4 sc to each inch

Notes

Check on Youtube.com to learn how to do crocodile stitch.  I used

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MMPLqDMUuA

The Pattern

 See above .pdf file with pattern.  Click on "DOWLOAD PATTERN" to right of picture

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Comments

MTamte wrote
on Nov 7, 2011 10:11 AM

Is there a zipper closure for this purse?  If so, how is this attached to the purse to close it up?   Will it be attached to the lining only?  Also, is there an instruction booklet on how to attach lining to the crochet itself?  Please reply to margetamte@wideopenwest.com

enginerd wrote
on Jan 3, 2012 4:22 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous! Such an inspired take on a 3D stitch!
Mrs.Farid wrote
on Jan 31, 2012 2:12 PM

i think am missing the body of the bag. i am working on it now and the pattern only describe face and strap..am i wrong?

 

 

Thelma@7 wrote
on Feb 7, 2012 6:16 PM

Answer to Mrs. F question is:

1)  Watch the video on YouTube to get crocodile stitches instructions.  The web site is listed with the pattern.

2) Row 4 starts the stitch base row.  Row 5 is the actual crocodile stitch.  You keep repeating Row 4 and 5 until top of purse where sc rows begin.

Hope this is helpful to  you.  This purse is a nice purse once it is lined with fabric.  The thickness and 3-D effect of the crocodile stitch makes it sturdy.

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