flower purse

Here is the written directions for the body of the purse.  Since the last part of the body is kind of difficult to explain, I didn't write it out on the written directions.  You'll need to look at the photo directions.

Start by chaining 23.  You then work in the round.  You don't need to turn the work at each row end but you can if you want. = )  The first row that is worked into the chain is single crochet.  Work the single crochet into the top loop only of the chain.

I didn't decide to blog this pattern until I was half done with the purse base... oops..  This is what the bottom of the purse looks like.  You can see the single crochet row that wraps around the beginning chain., then the following double crochet rows. Do 11 double crochet rows total.

This is what the end of a row looks like.  You are going to do a  slip stitch in the top chain of the chain three that you did to start the row 

so that it looks like this.

Now chain three again to start the next row.

Here is the first double crochet done on the next row... 

Notice how the chain three from each row is stacked on top of each other.  You start and end each row at the chain three.

Now for the really confusing purse handle...  I use the Venetian Lace Cord stitch.  Below are my instructions to remind me how to do it.  If it's confusing to you (it probably is!) you can go online and find better driections - probably a U-Tube video- to explain it better.  But I will do my best..

When you have finished the 11 rows of double crochet, 

Chain 1.

now, skip one stitch and put your hook through the second stitch - coming backward towards you -.  This will center the handle on this side of the purse.

yarn over and slip stitch.

turn the purse 1/2 to the left and put the hook through the chain 1.

single crochet.

turn the purse 1/2 turn to the left again and put the hook through the two bars as shown and single crochet.

so that it looks like this.

Turn the purse 1/2 again and put the hook through the two bars and single crochet.  Continue turning and single crocheting until the sholder strap is the length you want.

Now we are attaching the sholder strap to the other side..  Put the hook through the stitch as shown.

Yarn over and draw through, a slip stitch.

Turn the hook so that you are now going through the double bars on the shoulder strap.  Single crochet.

so that it looks like this.

Bring the hook back down to the body of the purse and slip stitch here.

now chain three, then work double crochet across

to here, then chain three and slip stitch.

Work slip stitches across to ...

here.

work one slip stitch in each of the first two chains.  Then chain 1.

Work a single crochet in the third chain.  Single crochet across...

to here.  Single crochet in the top chain of the chain 3.

then chain 1.

slip stitch in the next two chains.

Then pull the loop through to the back.

like this.

Pull the tail of the yarn through and weave it in.

This is what the purse base looks like from the back...

and from the front.  

Now to attach the flower...

I use the My Flower pattern and you can find it here:  http://laurasfrayedknot.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-crocheted-rose.html

Here is the diagram for working the flower into a purse flap:

Notice the straight part...

Start by marking one of the unfinished loops on the back.  Count 12 stitches and this is where you start.  This is the straight part on the diagram.

Chain 6.  Notice how we're working on the back of the flower.

Double crochet in the fourth stitch from where the chain 6 is.  

Chain 4 then skip 2 stitches and double crochet again.

Continue on chaining 4, then skiping 2 stitches and double crocheting until you get to this point.

Chain 3 and double crochet in the same stitch as the yarn marker.

Chain 3 then double crochet in the same stitch.  This is a corner.

Chain three then skip 3 stitches and single crochet in the next stitch.

Chain three and skil the next three stitches and single crochet in the next stitch.

Chain 3 and double crochet in the same stitch at the original chain 6 from this row.

Chain 3 and slip stitch into the third chain.  This finishes the first row.

Chain three.

Work three double crochets in the chain 3 space, then chain  2.

Work 4 double crochet in the next chain 4 space.  Chain 2.  Continue working 4 double crochet then chain 2 until you get to the first corner.

Work 4 double crochet in the corner then push the stitches over to the right.  Chain 2.  Work 3 double crochet in the same corner space as shown.

Chain one and work 3 double crochet in each chain 3 space, chain 1, ect... over to the next corner.

At the corner, work 3 double crochet, chain 2, 4 double crochet in the space.  Chain 2 and slip stitch in the third chain of the chain three that started the row.

Chain.2.

Work the petal stitch in each of the double crochets from the last row

so it looks like this.

Chain 6.

Work the petal stitch in the next set of dc.  Continue around until you reach the corner.

After you do the petal stitch in the side of the corner, chain 5.  Attach the flower to the right corner of the purse with a single crochet.

Now work 3 double crochet in the correct space.

Count over three stitches on the purse and work a single crochet in the next space.  I have marked it with a pin in the picture.

This row works like a granny square.  Attach the flower to the purse every three spaces and  between the 3 double crochet  of the flower part.

After attaching the left corner to the purse corner, chain 5.

Work petal stitch in the 4 double crochet that is around the corner...

Chain 6 then slip stitch and finish off.

This is what it looks like so far.  

Now get some white yarn and slip stitch then single crochet in the same place that the green joins with the purse corner.

Work sc, hdc, 5 (dc), hdc, sc.  in each chain 6 space.  Notice that I"m working over the tail of the white so that I don't have to weave it in later.. = )

Here are a few white scallops done.. notice the green tail is now being covered with stitches so I don't have to weave it in later... 

Here we are at the other end.

Work a single crochet in the save stitch as the green stitch..  Pull the loop to the back and weave in the end.

Here is the purse flap laid open.  You see the back of the purse.

Here is the inside, or backside, of the flower.

Here is the front flap of the purse all done!

Here is a picture of the purse, the necklace, and the crown.  What I like about this crown is that if you step on it it won't break or make your foot bleed... = )

isn't she cute!  

Instructions for the neckalce can be found here: 

 http://laurasfrayedknot.blogspot.com/2013/05/crochetted-flower-princess-necklace.html

and instructions for the crown can be found here:
http://laurasfrayedknot.blogspot.com/2013/01/crocheted-tiara.html

crochetted flower princess necklace

Here are the written directions for the princess necklace...

I used a 2.25 mm hook for the flower and size 3 crochet thread.

Here's better directions for the flower...

Now for the pictures:

Here is the finished base with it's 47 stitches worked in a spiral and in back loop only.  Using black thread I marked the stitch where the first petal starts.

This picture shows the first petal.

Now the first 7 petals are done.

All petals finished and a chain stitch at the end.

This is what the back side looks like.

Pick an unworked back loop and do a slip stitch to anchor down the last petal.

Like this.

The front all done. = )

The back all done.  I didn't weave in the ends because I'm going to cover the back with some felt so I only clipped the ends to fit within the back.  Don't cover it with felt yet, though.  Wait until after you attach it to the necklace.


Now for the necklace...

Here is the chain and first row of single crochet done.  Work the single crochet in the top loop only of the chain.  I folded the necklace in half and marked it with a pin so I know where the center is.

Do the single chrochet, chain 5, skip the next 4 single crochet, then single crochet, chain 5 etc... up until you reach where the pin is (it's not always exact, the pin just gives you a good idea where the center is).  Single crochet, chain 5, single crochet in one stitch as shown. This is where the flower will hang from.  Then continue on with the  chain 5, skip the next 4 single crochet, then single crochet, chain 5 etc... (If you want to make the necklace longer, add to the beginning chain in incriments of 20)  When you get to the end,  chain 2 and turn.  Don't mess with the button hole yet.  (the button hole is the 8 chains you skipped before working the single crochet row.)

As the pattern shows, chain 2 then turn.  Work 12 dc in the first chain 5 space.  Then single crochet in the next chain 5 space.  Work a picot on top of the single crochet.  This is how I work picots so that it sits on top of the stitch instead of between stitches...  chain three, then do a slip stitch where the pin is pointing to..  it's kind of doing a back stitch because you're slip stitching through the top of the single crochet that is the base of the picot.  I hope that makes sense... it's kinda hard to explain..

Here is the picot all done.

continue on with dc in the next chain 5 space, ...

Here is the center front of the necklace.  Do 6 dc then attach the flower ...

Notice the position of the flower.  Put the hook through one of the unworked back loops on the flower.

Draw the yarn through and work a single crochet.  Do it again on the next unworked loop on the left.  This anchors the flower to the necklace in 2 places making it less likely to twist..

Then finish out the 6 dc.

It should look like this:

Here is the back side...

Finish out the row.  Single crochet down onto the first single crochet of the previous row.    To attach the button, use some thread.  Put it through the yarn loop and then through the button.  Pull the button onto the yarn.

so that it looks like this:

Put the hook back in the yarn loop and pull the yarn snug.

Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop.  This secures the button.

Now slip stitch along the inside edge of the necklace.  The slip stitch goes along the bottom side of the beginning chain.  This is easier to do if you did the orginal single crochet row in the top loop only of the chain.

When you get to the 8 chains you skipped when starting the single crochet row, this is the button loop.  Single crochet as many as you want in here.  If you button is small, you may only want to do 8 or so.  If you have a larger button you may want to stretch it out by doing more single crochet.

Button hole complete.

   Now slip stitch it to the chain 2 that started the 12 dc....  

Remove the hook from the loop.  Use the hook to pull the loop through to the back.

Remove the hook again.

Cut the yarn leaving a 3 or 4 inch tail.  Put the hook back in the loop and pull the tail through.  Pull it snug.

Now weave the ends in and you're done!

       

All done!

Here is what the back looks like after some felt is glued on.

Pretty as a princess!

UPDATE!! = )

Here is a new, improved and easier way to do the roses....

Work the 46 stitches in a spiral as originally shown. (yes, only do 46 stitches, not 47...).  Instead of cutting the yarn and going back to the center and working the petals, chain 1 and turn.  Work 46 single crochets in the back loops then in the unworked loops.  Chain 1 and turn and work petals as shown.  This gives you less ends to work in and the flower is prettier - at least I think so!

This yarn is a beautiful dark red but it just didn't photograph properly... and the background is supposed to be much blacker.... oh well..

Here is the new version of the flowers on some necklaces.