Materials:
1 Skein Lion Brand Homespun yarn in Boston Rose (371), Size J crochet hook, Sewing needle, Sewing thread and A pair of purse handles
Gauge: 2 hdc = 1”, 2 rows hdc = 1”
Finished Size: 9-1\2” X 11”
Purse:
Rnd 1: With Rose yarn and J hook ch-16, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc next 12 ch, 3 hdc last ch, turn piece so you are now working across the bottom of the foundation ch (in bottom of sts just made), hdc next 12, 2 hdc last, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (30 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc next 12, 2 hdc next 3, hdc next 12, 2 hdc last st, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (36 sts)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc next 12, 2 hdc next 6, hdc next 12, 2 hdc last 4 sts, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (48 sts)