Step: 1

Size: One Size

Step: 2

About 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) after felting

Step: 3

Gauge:

Step: 4

12 single crochet and 15 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) before felting.

Step: 5

Exact gauge is not essential for this project.

Step: 6

Be sure to check your gauge. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Step: 7

Purse:

Step: 8

Chain 43.

Step: 9

Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across - 42 single crochet.

Step: 10

Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each single crochet across.

Step: 11

Repeat last row until piece measures about 7 1/4 in. (19 cm) from beginning.

Step: 12

Fasten off.

Step: 13

Loop:

Step: 14

Join yarn with slip stitch in center of one side. Chain 10, slip stitch in base of chain to form loop. Fasten off.

Step: 15

Finishing:

Step: 16

Weave in ends.

Step: 17

Felting:

Step: 18

Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull to about 10 x 6 in. (25.5 x 15 cm).

Step: 19

Fold piece to about 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm), leaving a 2 in. (5 cm) flap. Sew side seams. Sew button opposite loop.