Handbag

This bag I made yesterday in just one evening (great thing to make if you don't like long term project, like me) with a crochet hook size 10 (European size) and a ribbon thing called Zpaggeti. The rose is bought and not made by myself. The handles I bought here. The bag is lined on the inside, so small things can't escape through the little holes formed by the crocheting.

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  1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    What a cute purse - and you whipped it up so quickly! Lovely!

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    1. LizFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:23 AM

      Oh, that's not because I'm such a fast crocheter, but because the ribbon I used is so thick, haha!

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  2. Simply TasheenaFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Cute purse. I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  3. Sofie VFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    This purse looks very pretty! I love to crochet too with Zpagetti! Did you used a pattern or did it freehand?

    Greetings Sofie

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    1. LizFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:46 AM

      Thank you, Sofie. No, I didn't use a pattern. Make a chain of 35 and then 36 rows of single crochets. Fold over and close both sides with single crochets through the loops of both sides. Finish the upper edges with a row of single crochets. Secure the handles on both sides with slip stitches through both the handle and the loops of the single crochets you made in the row you made before. That's it.

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  4. Latane BartonFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    that is a really nice purse. the red rose just sets it off, ready for a special evening.

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  5. Pam @Threading My WayFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    I know you said you used thick ribbon, but that's great to start and finish in one night. It looks great!!!

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  6. Six SistersFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Cute!! We loved having you link up to "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope to have you back again soon!! -The Sisters

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  7. very merry vintage styleFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Very pretty--love the red rose! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary @ Very Merry Vintage Style

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  8. OnePerfectDayMarch 11, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Very pretty!

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