First Crochet Purse

 It was a dark and stormy night, and the wind was howling, just kidding :) . This is a story of my first try at creating a crochet purse.

My first try at crocheting something of use, more than just a square piece was a bumpy ride.

 My mom had some leftover nylon crochet thread that she gave to me. Side note, 

my mom have been crocheting for years using mainly nylon thread sometimes 

wool depending on the order. Up until now I have only been using wool thread 

when learning how to crochet, so this was going to be a journey. Materials used below.

Materials

-3mm crochet hook

-pink nylon thread

-cream nylon thread

-light brown nylon thread

-dark brown nylon thread

-a black button

Stitches- half double(hdc) (US) and chain

The first round of chain stitches was a headache mainly because my stitches were loose 

with this thread. I realised that the nylon thread had more slip because it was smother 

than the wool thread, which made the stitches easier to loosen and come out. Side note; 

I don't have the bag anymore, so I can't remember how much rows it took to make it and 

I used leftover thread. Throughout, making the rows to complete the body of the bag, 

I had a lot of setbacks because the stitches keep on coming out. This was my main

problem throughout the whole process.

After, I finished the body of the bag and slipped stitched the sides I moved on to the flap 

for the purse. I used the remaining thread, using hdc and decreasing going down until 

the flap looked triangular. Then I added a button so the flap could stay closed. Finally,

 I finished the bag but then I got this bright idea to add a strap mind you, I never made 

one before but why not? The strap consists of three rows of hdc which was then slipped

 stitched to the inside of the bag. So finally the purse is finished. It came out good for 

my first try and I am happy with it. Looking back I saw a lot of things that could have 

been done differently and better.

 

Thank you for visiting my blog and reading my story. I hope to see you next time for

 more stories, new patterns and much more. Bye :)