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I have been considering projects with this yarn for a while now and since I am on such a handbag kick, I decided to take on the task. Yes, this purse can be made with one braid of Caron x Panton Bamboo yarn in whatever color you choose. In hindsight, I would have used something more basic in color as this seems a bit busy for my taste, but it turned out lovely nonetheless.

Materials:

1 Braid Caron x Pantone Bamboo Yarn (Party Favor shown)

1 Crochet Hook Size H (5.0 mm)

1 Button in preferred size and type (1″ Coconut button shown)

1 Yarn Needle

Pattern Notes:

Mainly basic stitches are used in this pattern, however some stitch clusters should be clarified:

4DcCl: 4 double crochet cluster – yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 (2 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook same stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook in same stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 (4 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook in same stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 (5 loops on hook). Yo and pull through all 5 loops.

3DcCl: 3 double crochet cluster – yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 (2 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook same stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook in same stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 (4 loops on hook). Yo and pull through all 4 loops.

vst: dc, ch 1, dc in same stitch, forming a ‘V’

I worked each mandala piece and when it was time to assemble the bag, I decided to have my WS (wrong side) showing. For some reason, it appealed more to me than the RS (right side) of my work. You may do as you please, but know that this is why the stitches look not quite ‘right’ on my finished product.

Instructions:

Main Circles, Make 2:

Row 1: With 1st Color, make magic circle, ch2, 11dc in circle, pull loop of magic circle to close, sl st to top of 1st dc. Fasten off. (11 st)

Row 2: With 2nd color,join in the top of any dc from previous row, ch 2, 2 dc in the base stitch of your ch 2 and in each stitch around, sl st to 1st dc. Fasten off. (22 st)

Row 3: With 3rd color, join in the top of any dc from previous row, ch 1, 2 sc in base of your ch 1, *1sc in next dc, 2sc in next dc* repeat from * to end, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (33 st)

Row 4: With 4th color, join in the top of any sc from previous row, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc in base stitch of your ch 2, *sk next st, dc, ch 1, dc in next stitch* repeat from * to end, sk last 2 st and sl st to first dc. Fasten off. (16 V st)

Row 5: With 5th color, join in the space between any 2 vst, ch 2, work
1 dc in same st as ch 2, ch 1, * work 4DcCl (see abbrev) in next ch1 space on vst, ch1, skip 1dc, work 1dc in space between next vst, ch1, * repeat from * to last vst, 3DcCl in last vst, sl st to 1st dc. Fasten off. (16 clusters)

Row 6: With 1st color, join in any ch 1 space from previous row,, ch2, 1dc in each ch1 space, each 4DcCl space and each dc to end. Fasten off. (64 st + ch2)

Row 7: With 2nd color, join in any dc from previous row, ch2, 1dc in base stitch of ch2, * skip 1 st, dc, ch 1, dc in next st, * rpt from * to end, sl st to 1st dc. Fasten off. (32 vst)

Row 8: With 3rd color, join in the ch1 space of any vst from previous row, ch 2, 1 dc in bast stitch of ch 2. *dc, ch 1, dc in each ch 1 space of every vst to end, sl st to first dc.(32 vst)

Row 9: With 4th color, join in any dc from previous row, ch 2, dc in same stitch as ch 2, *dc in each double crochet and chain space to end, sl st to first dc. (94 st + 1ch 2)

Weave in all ends.

Strap Loops and Edging:

Place both circles on top of one another, take care to choose which sides you would like showing, put your wrong sides together.

Attach 5th color yarn with a slip stitch in front circle, ch 7, sl st to back circle.

Sl st into next dc down side of back circle

Sc in each of 7 chs, sl st to next dc below where yarn was attached.

Ch 1, working through stitches on both circles, sc in each dc around until you reach the area you would like your 2nd strap loop.

Ch 7, sl st in next st on back circle, sl st into next dc up side of back circle

Sc in each of 7 chs, sl st to next dc above where yarn is attached.

Cut and weave in ends.

Attach your button to the front of your work where you prefer it to be.

Join 5th color yarn to center of back circle and chain as many as you will need to fit around button and sl st back to same stitch at back of circle, creating a loop. When you have the correct size loop, cut yarn and finish off, weaving in ends.

Straps (make 2):

Ch 60, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end, fasten off.

Tie straps through loops as shown, attach fringe if desired.

Fringe:

Cut 55 Pieces of yarn in various colors left approx. 8-10″ long

Attach 5 strands of fringe in evenly spaced stitches across bottom of bag as desired.

You may line bag if you choose or leave it as is.

Enjoy your new bag and be sure to share pictures here, I love seeing your work!

Happy Hooking, Hookers!!!