How to crochet a ruched purse

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Instructions:
Chain 77
Row 1: Single crochet in each chain
Row 2: Half double crochet in top of each stitch from row 1
Row 3: Single crochet in top of each stitch from row 2
Repeat rows 2-3, alternating between rows of single crochets and rows of half double crochets until you have a yard of fabric.

Fold in each side edge about 1-2 inches.
Sew the edges to create a casing.
Insert cord or rope (each rope is about 30") into each casing to create a handle.

Fold the fabric in half, sew the edges (while avoiding the casing)
Gather the fabric at the casings to create a ruched effect.
Tie two strings together to create one handle. Do the same to the other two strings to make two handles.

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Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• crochet
• purse
• tote
• hobo bag
• ruched purse
• knit

[ceckerty]

I am currently making this bag, not keeping it very even though...I am just learing this craft. Do you chain 1 at the end of any of your rows or do you just finish the stitch and flip and start another row?

[cheschiiire]

@ceckerty I usually chain one, but I know it also works if you finish the stitch and flip over.

[emilyhale27]

Great tutorial, very nautical, I like the idea of braiding fabric to create rope, good idea.

[cheschiiire]

@emilyhale27 Thanks! I only thought of it cause I was too lazy to buy rope. -___-

[cheschiiire]

@emilyhale27 Thanks! I only thought of it cause I was too lazy to buy rope. -___-

[z0mbi3momma]

OMGee! so cute!!  I cant wait to start this!! XD

[TheCaliCooper]

Heyy. I'm making this, and its going good, but i think i have to make my handles.. fabric st my local Joann fabrics is WAY to expencive.. But what kind did you buy? and how much>

[cheddar235]

what kind of fabric did you use for the straps?? and how did you sew it?

[CharityCzechorski113]

how long did it take you to finish this bag?

[AlohaCow]

Mine keeps leaning to the side! I have tried twice!

[Timbodice67]

i love this bag. you did a fantastic job.

[auntbecky]

what kind of stitch did you use for the casing?

[PrincessMoneyYung]

Great video!!!