Imagine a seashore adorned with lovely seashells, each with its unique crochet pattern, like tiny treasures sparkling under the golden sunlight. In the same way, the Crochet Shell Purse carries this charm from the sea into something you can hold. This delightful purse, made with care, mimics these ocean gems' gentle curves and soft edges. The crochet marine creature is not just a bag; you can also use the shell as an adornment, as a container or as something to store small goods. Hold in your hand or sling; this crochet bag will surely steal any fashion lover's heart from its design and large capacity!
Making Your Crochet Shell Purse
Materials Needed:
- Polyester soft macrame yarn (or macrame cotton, raffia, paper, or any thicker yarn)
- Crochet hook (6 millimeters "J" hook is used after starting with a smaller size)
- Approximately 350 grams of yarn (250 used and 100 left over in the example)
- Stitch marker
- Cord for strap (or you can craft your own)
- Lighter (for finishing ends)
- Scissors
Step by step Pattern(Summary)
Start with a Magic Ring or Alternative Start Loop:
- Make a slip knot, chain 2, then single crochet 7 times into the first chain.
- Place a stitch marker to mark your rounds.
Work in the Round:
- Expand the magic ring with increases, typically following two single crochets in one stitch, then one single crochet in the next and so on to expand evenly.
Create the Shell Pattern:
- Stitch counts and increases will create the shell shape.
- You'll be working in the back loops only to build the textured ribbed pattern that's reminiscent of a shell.
Work Even:
- Once the shell pattern is finished, you'll continue to crochet in the round without increasing it to create the side of the purse until it reaches the desired size.
Finishing:
- Finish off with a slip stitch and cut the yarn.
- Thread the tail end through a needle and weave in the ends securely.
Strap:
- Attach your cord or make one using crochet or macrame techniques.
- The strap can be fixed on with a crochet border or sewn on, depending on the finish of the bag and the kind of cord used.
Details of Increase and Shell Pattern:
It's tough to give exact instructions without the direct pattern details, like how many stitches to make for each row or round (as the pattern appears to be an improvised/customized pattern). However, generally, in crochet shell patterns, you'd create a base shape (often an oval for the bottom of a purse) and use periodic increases to make the 'shell' texture.
Video Tutorial:
Designer: @SirinsCrochet
