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INSTRUCTIONS

Purse measures approximately 10-inches wide by 11-inches high by 1-1/2-inches deep, excluding handle.

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GAUGE

In Stockinette stitch, 10 sts and 16 rows = 3-inches/7.6 cm
Gauge is not critical for this project.

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SPECIAL TERMS

Intarsia Method

Use a double strand of yarn for each color section. When changing colors, bring new color up from under previous color to prevent a hole.


Chain (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Tapestry Needle (tn)

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Sc2tog (dec): [Insert hook in next st and pull up a loop] twice, yo and draw through 3 loops on hook—one st decreased.

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STITCHES USED

Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit on RS, purl on WS.

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Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts; 1-row repeat)

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Row 1 (RS): * K1, p1; repeat from * across.

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Row 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts as they face you.

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Repeat Row 2 for Seed st.

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NOTE

Purse is worked in 6 pieces, then assembled; Pompons are attached to Front of purse only.

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POMPONS
(make nine, 2-inches in diameter)
Using Pompon Maker or piece of cardboard, make 1-A, 2-B, 2-C, 1-D, 1-E, 1-F, 1-G.

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BACK
(also see diagram)
Using a double strand of each color and Intarsia Method, cast on 36 sts - 12 sts G, 12 sts C, 12 sts B.

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(RS) Begin St st, working each color section with a separate double strand of yarn; work even for 16 rows, end with a WS row. Cut G, C and B, leaving tails to weave in later.

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(RS) Change to double strand of D, E, and F; work 12 sts, using each color in order given, in St st across; work even for 16 rows, end with a WS row. Cut D, E, and F, leaving tails to weave in later.

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(RS) Change to double strand of C, B, and A; work 12 sts, using each color in order given, in St st across; work even for 16 rows, end with a WS row. Cut C, B, and A, leaving tails to weave in later.

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Bind off all sts loosely.

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FRONT

Work as for Back, reversing colors, if desired, so that same color blocks are aligned, Back and Front as shown on model.

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BASE
(make 1)
Using double strand of A, cast on 36 sts.
(RS) Begin Seed st; work even until Base measures 1-1/2-inches from the beg.

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Bind off all sts.

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SIDES
(make 2)
Using double strand of A, cast on 5 sts.

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(RS) Begin Seed st; work even until Side measures same length as side of Front/Back pieces; (approx 9 to 10 inches).

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Bind off all sts.

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HANDLE

Using double strand of A, cast on 5 sts.

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(RS) Begin Seed st; work even until Handle measures 19 inches from beg, or desired length.

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Bind off all sts.

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FINISHING

Sew Base to Front and Back pieces. Sew sides and handle in place (see diagram)

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Edging: Join double strand of A with a slip st to top of side inside one handle.

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Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around entire top edge of purse, join with a slip st to first st. Note: Top edge flairs at this point.

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Row 2: To reduce the flair: Ch 1, work another row of sc around, dec every third st by sc2tog, join with a slip st to first st.

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Using tn, weave in ends. Attach Pompons to Front of Purse, matching colors of squares.