It’s been a while, but I finally found some time to work on another project using the Pocket Knitter. Using Simply Soft Party in Black Sparkle and Snow Sparkle, I made this little purselet. Great for storing a couple of personal items for your evening on the town, holding your cell phone, or even just a great little gift for a little girl!
MOON LAKE PURSELET
YOU WILL NEED:
- Caron International’s Party (99 % Acrylic, 1% Polyester; 3oz/85g, 171yds/156m): Shown in: # 0007 Black Sparkle (A) and #0001 Snow Sparkle (B)
- Pocket Knitter
- One size US H-8 (5.0mm) crochet hook
- 1/8” wide ribbon in white, approx 22” long
- 1” diameter button, or desired size
- Yarn needle
NOTES: This entire project is made working with two strands of yarn, one in each color.
PURSE: Working two strands of yarn, cast on 14 stitches with the Pocket Knitter. Work in St st until piece measures approximately 12 inches. Bind off across.
PURSE STRAP: With crochet hook and A, create ch about 20” long. Turn.
Row 1: Sc in each ch to end. Bind off. Weave ribbon in and out throughout the length of the strap. Tie a knot in each end. Trim ribbon and yarn ends as needed.
FLOWER: With crochet hook and B, ch 5, slip stitch in 1st ch, ch1. Round 1: 6 sc in ring, sl st to 1st sc. Round 2: ch 3, dc in same sp, dc in next sc, sl st in next st, repeat from * around 5 more times. Bind off. Weave in ends.
FINISHING: Fold in half. Using yarn needle and B, stitch sides together. With crochet hook and B, work one row sc around top. Sew Flower on front of purse. Sew button on top of flower. Run strap through alternating stitches oninside of purse all the way around and tie ends. Weave in all ends. Block lightly, if desired.
Hi Vickie – the purselet is very cute, but I’m a crocheter not a knitter. With that being said, I love the Shoulder Shawl by Lisa Gentry. Do you know if that pattern is available in crochet anywhere. Thanks
Hi, Shelley,
There’s no real conversion from crochet to knit and vice versa, although we do occasionally try. They’re such different (but complementary) techniques that a crocheted version would look and feel quite different. Also, we want different looks for our patterns so I feel it’s better to offer a variety of designs rather than trying to convert each one to knit if it’s crocheted and vice versa. But keep checking – I’m sure we’ll have a crochet design that will work for you.
Cari