Pattern for Cable purse w/ bangle handles

[MsSunflwr]

A friend of mine saw some (expensive) knit purses online and asked if I could make one for her, only larger. This is my version of this purse

http://www.margaretnicole.com/banglebags/

I used clear handles, wood ones are nearly impossible to find. Next time I think I will make it a bit wider, but this was the specifications that my friend wanted.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Nina_Kate/Finished%20crochet%20items/1purseribbon.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Nina_Kate/Finished%20crochet%20items/1purseflower.jpg
WITH A REMOVABLE FLOWER PIN

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Nina_Kate/Finished%20crochet%20items/1pursearm.jpg

I know it has taken me forever to post this pattern. The general cable stitch pattern was taken from a crochet book, so this is verbatim, you are basically doing raised stitches and working through the front posts. You can make as wide as you like by adding more stitches. I hope this helps. I would have liked to have made some tutorial photos, but I am falling so far behind in my Christmas crocheting that I haven't had time. You will make a rectangle, fold it in half and attach it to each hoop with a slip stitch. Turn it inside out and either sl stitch the seams or use a tapestry needle. I don't think it's necessary to line it unless you chose to.

Ch. 48 (multiple of 7 plus 6)



1.Right Side Row. Hdc in third ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Ch.1, turn.

2.And ALL Wrong Side Rows. Sc in each stitch across. Ch.2, turn.

3. *Work hdc in 4 sc, work post dc as follows: yo, insert hook right to left under post of hdc below next sc, draw up loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops) twice to complete dc. Skp sc behind post dc, work hdc in next sc, work post dc in hdc below next sc*, skip sc behind post dc; repeat from * to * across, ending with hdc in last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.

4.Wrong side row, repeat row 2.

5. *Hdc in 4 sc, skip first post dc, and work post dc on second post dc. Ch. 1, now work post dc around the skipped post dc (crossover made, skip the 3 sc behind crossover *; repeat from *to* across, ending with hdc in last 4 sc.

6.Wrong side row, repeat row 2.

7.* Hdc in 4 sc, work post dc in post dc below next sc (always skip sc behind each post dc), hdc in next sc, post dc in post dc below next sc*. Repeat from * to * ending with hdc in last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat Rows 2 through 7 for pattern.

[cat_haven]

Very nice, I envy all the talent. Tonya

[Roxanne]

Super cute...nice job!! :cheer

[dottie]

That is just beautiful:manyheart What type of yarn did you use and is it possible to share the pattern? You have a lucky friend.

[halesje]

The purse is beautiful. Did you have a pattern, or did you just wing it? If you just winged it, can you say generally what your methodology was? I'm curious because I actually have some wooden bangles taking up space in my jewelry box, and they would be perfect for this.

Great job! :cheer

Jen

[MsSunflwr]

The purse is beautiful. Did you have a pattern, or did you just wing it? If you just winged it, can you say generally what your methodology was? I'm curious because I actually have some wooden bangles taking up space in my jewelry box, and they would be perfect for this.

Great job! :cheer

Jen

Pretty easy method. I will be sure to post it here later, I have it written down at home. You just basically make a long rectangle, fold it over, sc the side seams and attach it to the handles.

[sallymander]

Great bag......I LOVE IT!!!!!

[xmaystarx]

Awesome and very stylish!!!:D

[mimi_mia]

Boy, you sure did a great job on the bag!! I love the original :manyheart but yours is so beautiful :manyheart I love it more, and being bigger :manyheart love it even more :manyheart

[crochetlily]

that is a very beautiful handbag! your friend is super lucky. :yay

May

[smyz64]

That is so cool. I like the ribbon running around the top.

[quirkyvirgo]

OMG, you are so talented! That is so cute! :cheer

[luckygrrl]

That is fantastic! I like your bag a lot better than the original! :cheer

[tguzman]

ooooo very nice .. i tried with the knitting to do it .. but i hate and don't know how to line it to make it pretty ..

[nutz4crochet]

Oh that is soo nice. :hook

[MARCILEE]

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL:P

[caseysmom57]

Love it, love it, love it. I keep seeing all these beautiful items you all are crocheting and my to do list keeps getting longer and longer.

[bubblefizz]

Oh wow i like that!!!:yay

[Chicki]

That is a great purse! Please share the pattern! I would LOVE to make one!


I like yours better than the original ;)


~Chicki

[faithpa76]

That is beautiful! I think I actually like yours better ...

[auntbubbels]

I LOVE the pocketbook - great job - :cheer

[Schoneys]

Gorgeous as always!! When can we get the pattern for this one? I could spend my paycheck on your designs.

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Oh my that is so gorgeous :manyheart Awesome job :cheer

[MsSunflwr]

Gorgeous as always!! When can we get the pattern for this one? I could spend my paycheck on your designs.

Save your $$$ on this one, I will post the pattern later on this forum, its a very simple method.

[EricaB]

So cute! I love it!

[jaclim]

Beautiful purse, Nina!

[elicrochet]

I tell you -you are so talented!!!!:hook I have some handles in my box just screaming to be used- Another project to add to the list. Thank you so much and can't wait for you to post the pattern. Everyone here at crochetville have helped me so much by just sharing your knowledge and talents and it has certainly made me a better person and crocheter. :hug

[Celestial Seasonings]

That came out great! You did a really wonderful job :manyheart

[dogymom]

Awesome purse!!!!:manyheart I especially love the ribbon! So feminine. Can't wait for the pattern!!!!!

[busybee]

It is soooooooo sooooo pretty. You should know we all want to make one now.

Great JOB !!!!!

[ldsjb]

That is gorgeous!!! Perfect holidays gifts and accesory!! I would be willing to pay for a pattern!

Lori B.

[crochetdiva]

I know which knitted bag it is!! And you did a super job!!!!:manyheart

[mimi_mia]

Oh I'm sitting here drooling now :drool :drool :drool Can't wait :hook

Save your $$$ on this one, I will post the pattern later on this forum, its a very simple method.

[lynnmax]

It's beautiful, especially with the ribbon, thanks for showing

[swapnae]

What a nice idea to use bangles! I assume you used real bangles, and it's not another name for round handles? :think

[gingerchai]

donna, very nice bag, the ribbon makes it look very feminine and elegant.
tracy

[jpr54_]

i read your blog-
your work is beautiful

[fran]

Beautiful. An elegant design.

[melectric]

That is really nice. Did you try going to Jo-Ann fabric? They seem to always have wood bangles.

[fairietat2]

love it ! love it! love it! i can see we're all dying to make this.

[crochetingfool]

Fantastic purse!!! You are so talented. I just love it!!

Linda :hook

[origami]

A friend of mine saw some (expensive) knit purses online and asked if I could make one for her, only larger. This is my version of this purse

Fabulous! :clap

[yarncat]

Nice purse,Donna!

[hookd1989]

Excellent!:manyheart

[sakkara]

What a great bag!

Amanda

[CrazeeMoi]

Awessssssssssssssssome!! I like yours much better than the knitted one!!!

[Katiern]

It's beautiful!! I love your work!

[pampsmom]

Isn't one of the crochet magazines looking for new patterns? I'd look around and find it and submit it! It looks great! I'd love to do a couple for my 4 daughters!:hook:hook:hook:hook

[b1jah2]

Great Job! I love yours way better! It is beautiful, and I would love to make them for presents!!!!

[123mama]

Very nice purse. I really like it with the ribbon.:manyheart


sondra

[dottie]

PLEASE SHARE THE PATTERN ALREADY THANKS:clap :clap :clap :clap

[Isabella2000]

Gorgeous! Can't wait for the pattern. These would make fantastic Christmas gifts.

[Lavelle26]

Very nice purse. Great job on the pattern.

[LoriZubie]

You did a wonderful job! :manyheart Please share the pattern!?!

[snbarclay]

that is awsome . very talented

[origami]

I used clear handles, wood ones are nearly impossible to find. Next time I think I will make it a bit wider, but this was the specifications that my friend wanted.

Fabulous purse!

I went to Michael's and found the purse handles. Our Michael's has clear and wooden and bamboo handles. I think I've even heard of some people using the plastic lids from coffee cans and butter tubs. (They wrap the yarn all the way around the plastic.)

I love the cable look. I just got a couple books "From Knit to Crochet" and "From Needle to Hook" that gives equivalent stitch patterns and so I'm going to be looking through that for the different cables. I think purses and totes are always wonderful Christmas gifts.

[gretelgrrl]

that's sooo beautiful! I love the bow... great work :)

[mjcrochets]

That purse turned out so neat. Will look forward to your pattern.

[mscrocheter]

What a nice purse!!! Great job!

Madelyn

[TepperWear]

I tried a crochet version of that bag, but frogged it and never tried again. Yours is beautiful.

[mimicat]

How inspiring!:yay I like your crochet version more than the knitted one being sold.

[Mel]

That's a great bag- you've got a lucky friend :)

[Janie]

You did a wonderful job on that purse! Very pretty and I agree with the others: I like it better than the original, too! Can't wait to see the pattern! :hook

[xmaystarx]

I'm getting anxious!! Please please please pattern!!! :manyheart

[smyz64]

I'm with xmaystarx.....PLEASE...PLEASE....PLEASE!!!!!! drooling over this. :drool

[Qmare]

I make a lot of bags and all I can say is - GREAT JOB! I like yours way better than the knit ones.

Did you keep any notes on how you did it or did you just wing it?

[kazily]

That is gorgeous! I can't wait for the pattern!

[chocchip]

That is beautiful:manyheart I can't wait to find out how you did the stitches. I want one too!

[halesje]

To anyone planning to make one of their own, here's a source for the wooden handles...

http://www.ejoyce.com/pmain?cmd=e_view&num=599&acode=000100030006

[jpr54_]

thanx for the site-nice handles

[mommagoincrazy2]

That is so very cute and for you to do for your friend. Love idea that it is big like that way to go!:) :2rock

[Isabella2000]

You can also try EBAY for the handles. I have gotten a lot there over the years. Some vintage.

[ldsjb]

Any update on a pattern? This would make a great gift for a friend's birthday next week. Also, what type of yarn would be best and how much-so I can hit some of the great sales this Friday! (JoAnn has great Friday morning sales!)

Thanks!

Lori B.

[PJ]

Very pretty! You do such lovely work! :yay

[tguzman]

Wonder when the pattern is gonna be put up we are just so ready to :hook and just :drool to get our hands on the pattern .. Your Purse is Wonderful.

[celebrett]

Love the bag!!!! would like the pattern if possible;also would like to learn how to do that cable.Your friend is lucky indeed. Evelyn

[Isabella2000]

Oh! I can't stand the waiting. Just dying to get started on one of these bags. Gorgeous! Will it be much longer?

[Newbie_Hooker]

Yours look far better than those $200 ones. Good job!!!

[karen25667]

:cheer This purse is adorable. Please post the pattern I want to make it for my niece for christmas. PLEASE Karen

[ladysnow]

:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool
Pattern Please!!!!!!!
:2rock :bounce :wink :rock :flower :woo :jumpyay :waving :applause :nworthy :nworthy :nworthy

[seishi]

Me too, i guess it'll take me much more time than anybody here to make this... but i really want to make one for my mom's birthday (also the Christmas Eve ^_^)...
Pattern plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Isabella2000]

Donna,

Where are you? We're all dying here for this pattern.

[mscrocheter]

Pretty easy method. I will be sure to post it here later, I have it written down at home. You just basically make a long rectangle, fold it over, sc the side seams and attach it to the handles.

So true. Very easy to do with this method. I tried this using a simple stitch that I got from the Encyclopedia of Crochet. I'll try the cable stitch next. My quick little bag is on my blog: http://mscrocheter.blogspot.com/2005/11/crocheted-hand-bag.html

Donna thanks so much for the idea.

Madelyn

[lynnmax]

I couldn't wait for the pattern either. I just used a cable stitch and made a rectangle. Thanks Donna for the inspiration :hug

Mines in my album here

http://static.flickr.com/33/67936791_aa0a7ae149.jpg

[origami]

I couldn't wait for the pattern either. I just used a cable stitch and made a rectangle. Thanks Donna for the inspiration :hug

Mines in my album here

http://static.flickr.com/33/67936791_aa0a7ae149.jpg

Beautiful! The only thing holding me back has been the lack of purse handles which I am going to go and get today, I think, since I now have some Michael's coupons. I have a couple of great books called "From Knit to Crochet" and "From Needle to Hook" and the both have some nice "cable" stitches. I also have several stitch encyclopedias, so I'm confident I can find one I like.

What kind of yarn did you use?

:hook

[lynnmax]

I used Sirdar Milano, it's microfibre and nylon. According to our UK yarns I'd say it was inbetween double knitting and aran weight.

[Irene]

Nina:
I love your version :cheer Nice work :yay

[ladysnow]

Still would love :manyheart to have the pattern. I am not great at making stuff up on my own. Well I can do somethings, but nothing like that purse!:lol

[MsSunflwr]

I just posted the cable stitch pattern. I wish I could have simplified it with photos, but I haven't had time to make another. I am falling so far behind! None of my Christmas gifts are done either! But I wanted to give you all the pattern for the cable stitch as it is written in my crochet book (CHECK FIRST POST). Good luck!

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thank you Donna! :manyheart

[mamaoso]

:manyheart them. You did a great job....

[xmaystarx]

Did you leave any special spaces to weave the ribbon through? or did you just manage to slide it in between stitches?? Thanks!!:manyheart

[MsSunflwr]

Did you leave any special spaces to weave the ribbon through? or did you just manage to slide it in between stitches?? Thanks!!:manyheart

I just weaved the ribbon through freehand.

[francesca]

Thanks so much for sharing your brilliant pattern!

[lynnmax]

Thanks for sharing Donna :)

[Mom w/a Motif]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful pattern, Donna! I just bought some wooden bangles today. I would have liked them to be thicker, but they were the only wooden ones they had. I will have to keep looking. Thank you again!:yay I am starting one now!!
:manyheart :hug
Tina

[Isabella2000]

Thanks so much for sharing your pattern. What type of yarn did you use and what size needle?

[busybee]

THANK YOU DONNA...........:hug

[Pink]

Thank you so much for sharing...:manyheart

[*Dee*]

Thank you, Donna ..... thank you and your wonderful talent!!! :flower

[crochetlady]

Thanks Donna! Going to give it a try!

Hugs
Vims

[miki421]

Has anyone starred this bag? I cannot get mine to turn out right. On the 3rd row I'm supoosed to end with 4 hdc but i ended up with 8. Also should I have 5 cablestitch rows?
Thanks

[Mom w/a Motif]

Hi Miki, I have started this bag. I don't know if this will be more confusing, or if it will help. You should have three hdc, (besides first ch-3). Then, in the next st, you will go two rows below, and do a post dc as noted. I already have mine in progress, but maybe it will help to see what I am talking about.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/th_c85ec65b.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/c85ec65b.jpg) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/th_16d58d33.jpg

Then, you skip the sc behind the stitch you just made. Then, do a hdc in next stitch, then a post dc just like that in the next stitch two rows below.
I have six rows of cable 'rows'. Hope it helps.

Tina

[miki421]

Thanks, I will give it another try.

[ldsjb]

What type of yarn and what size hooks are everyone using? I tried a varigated and the cables weren't showing as much as I would like.

Maybe we need a crochet-a-long?!?

Thanks,

LoriB

[miki421]

Tina, how many hdc should I have at the end of row 3?

[miki421]

Thanks Tina, It finally came out right. I still don't know what I was doing wrong. I was so aggravated. Now I can git it done. I am using a double strand worsted weight yarn in brown. I want mine to be a little bulky.
Thanks again for your help.

[Mom w/a Motif]

I am just using an I hook and Red Heart Worsted weight.



What type of yarn and what size hooks are everyone using? I tried a varigated and the cables weren't showing as much as I would like.

Maybe we need a crochet-a-long?!?

Thanks,

LoriB

[Mom w/a Motif]

Do you mean all together or at the end of the row? I think you should have 45? stitches all together, and only 4 hdc at the end of the row. You're welcome. ;)



Thanks Tina, It finally came out right. I still don't know what I was doing wrong. I was so aggravated. Now I can git it done. I am using a double strand worsted weight yarn in brown. I want mine to be a little bulky.
Thanks again for your help.

[MsSunflwr]

Wow, I feel like maybe I should do another so I can help with any questions. Thanks TINA for putting up those fabulous photos. I am going to try one a little wider this time. I used two strands of yarn held together throughout and like the bulkiness of the purse, it seems as though I won't have to line it. I can't wait to see photos of some of the finished purses.

[Niccers]

I am dancing with glee right now over your pattern! Whoopie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[CountryCrochet]

I too was having some trouble with this one last night. Thanks for the photos and thanks Donna for your willingness to share with us. I appreciate you posting the pattern. Can't wait to get this one done. I too am using ww yarn.

[Mom w/a Motif]

I have been looking everywhere for bangles and bought some more 'bamboo' ones tonight. :cheer I already have one person (besides myself :lol ) that wants me to make them one of these-- I'm afraid to show it to anyone else, I'll have to make one for everyone! My mom was just over, I showed her the $200 version, and then I showed her yours, Donna, and she said 'I like that one better anyway!' (I said, 'Me, too!') ;) Thanks again Donna for sharing this awesome pattern!

Tina

[Isabella2000]

Should all the remaining rows of post dc be crossovers from row 5 and on?
Also, I am using 2 strands of red heart, I too would not like to line it, and an N hook, but it seems way too bulky and am having a hard time working with it. Any suggestions?

[ldsjb]

I was wondering the same thing. My pattern goes straight/cross/straight-straight/cross/straight... with rows of sc in between. It's hard to see in the original pics if that is the pattern.

I am using kool-wool-it's pretty thick yarn and an L hook-it seems where the crosses are there is a "hole" through the fabric (more visible on the wrong side). I'm going to need to line it. I also started the first cable on the fourth original hdc and the whole thing wasn't lining up. I'm learning a lot on this project!

LoriB

(edited to add) - I started picking up a loop from the sc below the row where the cross was done-on the next wrong side sc to fill in the hole it was creating.

(edited again to add) - I started to make my cables (the post dc's) into post tc's. The treble gives the cable a little more "umph" by popping off the fabric a bit more. I also started to repeat from row 4-7 instead of 2-7. It gives more of a twist-so it goes straight/cross/straight/cross/straight/cross....with a row of sc in between. I hope I'm not confusing anyone. I will try to take a picture tonight.

[Mom w/a Motif]

I don't know, not being the designer, I was wondering that too... I think maybe it should be every other row? Because I have been following the pattern rows 2-7, and it seems like it is too 'long' of a 'cable'. See what I mean?

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/2e8e3bec.jpg])http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/th_2e8e3bec.jpg

Does that look 'right'? :think I might try to do one row straight then one crossover, know what I mean? And see how it looks compared to Donna's purse... Here it is just doing rows 2-5:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/th_199410a3.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/TPryst/199410a3.jpg)

I think I do like the way it looked before, with rows 2-7. Thanks Donna. :)
Tina

[MsSunflwr]

It looks right to me. The cables are sort of long on my purse too. I used a size J hook with two strands of yarn, so my stitches are a bit taught.

[Angelhair]

Donna thankyou so much for making this pattern! I fell in love with a knitted one similar in Vogue Knitting but never gotten around to trying to make a crochet version. I love the ribbon with it too :)

[Hummywinger]

Very pretty purse. And wow with all the new yarns and multi colors out there. Thank you for sharing you pattern with us here at Crochetville. I can see my 30 yr old daughter wanting to crochet one of these. You can up with a wonderful version

:manyheart

[mardar]

That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Tamar

[thefabledneedle]

it's lovely!

[Yasmin]

Thats a very pretty bag. Thanx for sharing the pattern. I'd love tro make one ...when I can get those handles .....tough one !
Yasmin.

[alya1983]

NICE BAG
THANK YOU SO MUCH

[Crochet Buffet]

This is GORGEOUS!
I'm printing I'm PRINTING!

Thanks so much for sharing.

[silkymist]

Just posted in 'Web Sites', an Ebay store for the round handles cheap!

Better hurry:D

[Croshay]

I really like that. Thanks so much for sharing your pictures and pattern.

I like your longer version better than those "expensive" ones!

The Hobby Lobby near me has several different types of handles like that, so you might try them if there's one near you (or maybe try their website).

Hope that helps...

[donnalynn2]

Hobby Lobby unfortunately doesn't sell anything on their website :(...

Ok, I honestly do not know how I could have been on here for so long and never have come across this thread? The purse is just beautiful and I cannot wait to make it! The instructions look so simple! Thanks for writing it out for us!!!

[pidot]

Wow! this is another lovely purse!:cheer

[crochet hookery]

Lovely purse! Thanks for sharing the pattern. :)

[Janabear]

oh my, gorgeous purse! thanks for posting this pattern:) very generous of you:)

[lfierge]

I'm trying my first one now in gray, just an I hook and one strand, but so far it's not too hard. Now I'm going to be scouting the fleamarket for plastic bangles.

[Lucy F]

Wow...nice bag!!!! I really will have to make that one!

[sugirox]

its a very nice bag..something i have been looking for a long time.thank you for the pattern

[flyinghooks]

Love your bag Donna!! I just made on this week a little narrower in blue, one strand ww, with an I hook. It definitley needs to be lined though! Here it is.

http://flyinghooks.blogspot.com/2006/03/fo-cable-purse.html

I found the pattern at your blog and not here so I didn't know about the 2 strands to make it bulkier etc. Oh well live and learn. I think I'm going to make another one, wider, in another color using 2 strands!

Thanks again for sharing your talent!

[lfierge]

I'm trying my first one now in gray, just an I hook and one strand, but so far it's not too hard. Now I'm going to be scouting the fleamarket for plastic bangles.

I frogged it and redid it w/ 2 strands and a K hook, but honestly, I wasn't impressed, but I'm totally sure it was my technique not the pattern. Also, I bought the wrong kind of handles, because I was just in a hurry to finish it, so my handles were the U kind with just a slot on each side to sew, and so it didn't hang right. I ended up frogging that one too, and found the tunisian cable stitch on http://www.bellaonline.org/articles/art4183.asp

I modified the stitch slightly by switching between 4 stitches, not 3, and by doing 3 rows of regular stitch between crossovers, not 2. It made it less bunchy, I thought.

I did a salmon colored one in that stitch with 3 cables across, and it turned out great. A little small, but I'm doing another one now with one more cable to make it wider, and so far in my short crocheting career, this is my favorite stitch! I need to develop my film and post the picture, because it is just too cute.

[Justine]

This purse is just precious!!!!! I love it!

[Beverly]

This is a definite MUST DO!!! OMG, did you see the prices of those that were knitted on that site??? It oughta be a sin. :devil

[Justine]

This is a definite MUST DO!!! OMG, did you see the prices of those that were knitted on that site??? It oughta be a sin. :devil
I totaly agree. I want to make one too!! :)

[laureni526]

I have to say I have never been a crocheted bag person, but I think this is the pattern to make a convert out of me. It is simply gorgeous. Hope I have the time to finish one for my best friend's birthday.

[kathome]

Oh how pretty. I can't wait to make it but now have to concentrate on all of the UFOs. It's printed and on the top of the pattern pile for future.


This is one I KNOW I'll make. Thanks ever so much for sharing.

Karen

[jeng]

the ribbon added a bit of pizzaz to your wonderful bag. love the color!

[angelmira]

That is beautiful, I have to make one. You have a lot of talent.

[ChicagoHooker]

I'm so glad I found this pattern post the other day. This is an awesome idea!!!

It inspired me to create a wide, shallow purse with five cables, each cable made over six stitches. I'm using the six-stitch cable method illustrated in this vest pattern: http://www.crochetme.com/Apr_May_2005/patt_vest.html

The purse will be made of Simply Soft in plum wine with a fat pink ribbon.

[shortylam]

I saw something similar at Payless Shoe Source the other day. This must be a popular design. The purse at Payless is knitted with cheap acrylic yarn which in my opinion is too stretchy to my liking.

[TamKing]

Really nice bag! Thank you for the pattern!! :cheer

[jpr54_]

how many skeins of wool did u use and what size hook?

[high-strung]

great bag! thanks for the post!

[seabreeze]

Wow! I don't know how I missed this thread either. That is a great purse! Thanks for sharing the pattern. :clap

[Rena Tyrantina]

Such a nice bag! Thanks to the OP and thanks to whoever brought this to the top!

[WhiteElephant]

"I used clear handles, wood ones are nearly impossible to find. Next time I think I will make it a bit wider, but this was the specifications that my friend wanted."

Jo-ann's has wooden handles you can find online, which look real perty with earthy collors like beige and dark green, but those clear handles are fun for bright colors! beautiful pattern I love cables!

[j_kawano]

Your bag is so beautiful. I just need to learn how to do cables (more practice), and I think that I might make for myself.

[unicorn37757]

You did a great job, it's so pretty:cheer

[Ladycrochat]

That is wonderful:c9 ! Thank you :hug so much for sharing the pattern with us!

[saturnine]

I know this is a bit late, but I'm almost done with this project, and I just need a little guidance on how to finish it up. I've finished with all the rows necessary (about 5 iterations of rows 2 - 7), but all it says is to "slip stitch" the handles....how exactly do I do that? I still have the yarn connected and haven't finished off anything...where do I go from here?

And have you guys been folding it "hamburger" style or "hot dog" style to get the final purse shape? If I fold it "hamburger" style, only one end is actually open...but I want the purse top to be able to open up a little more (so, in other words, I don't want to sew the sides ALL the way to the top, so I can leave some extra room). How do I get around this, or is this already part of the pattern?

Thanks for your help in advance!

[crochetoholic Debb]

Love it!!! Great work.. And I design purses too....

[bama_belle]

OOH! I have to try this one. I'm making handbags for all of my nieces and sisters for Christmas and this one would be perfect for my baby sister!

[Rarrismiles]

Boy, this is really beautiful:tup

[bella_song]

I absolutely love this bag! I definitely think that I am going to make one for myself and my sister and whoever else wants one! Very nice job!

[judyann999]

Love it! Looks like it came out of an expensive boutique. Thanks for sharing.

Judy

[JesseCat]

I am almost done with one using Patons SWS wool/soy yarn...I did not double the yarn and I am sorry but the pattern of the stripes looks great. I will post a pic after I buy handles and figure how to attach it...

For the person on the previous post: You fold the bag in half like a hamburger, not a hot dog and finish it off before you attach the handles with slip stitch...then the top is open completely attached to the handles and easy to open...look again at post #1 to see the completed bag...

[bella_song]

OP how did you attach the handles?

[Julia]

Good evening!

Thank you for sharing such beautiful works with us.

Lovely regards

Julia:manyheart

[Cfrenia]

what does this pattern mean when it says "right side row" and "wrong side row". For the second row are you supposed to turn it so you're facing the "wrong side" and crochet into the back of this stitches?

[needlesandpinza]

*** YOU ARE A GEM!!
I just started to construct my own pattern for these for an xmas gift, but with school work and family...its just been sitting there not getting worked on.
LOVE IT!! almost what I had pictured in my mind. THANK YOU:cheer :cheer :cheer

[WendyLee]

If you want some unique purse handles and don't mind spending a bit of cash Dream Weaver Yarns sells lots of different kinds but they are pretty expensive http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=214

[dragonfly]

I love your bag but for the life of me i can't do it. I spent 2 days of frogging and retrying. I know i must be doing some little thing wrong.I have ben crocheting for about 40 years so i know what i'm doing. just having a brain freeze i guess. lol

[scotkat]

:manyheart Love the handbag such a gift :hook and wonderful talent.Your friend is a lucky lady .

Was the bag easy to follow pattern.

Scotkat

[ai_juli]

I'm in the process of making this purse for a Christmas gift. It will be given to my husband's aunt that will be here for the holidays.

The pattern is pretty easy for me. After I did the first 7 rows, I had it memorized. I have the rectangle about 3/4 of the way finished now.

My question to anyone is......what is the easiest way to line the purse with fabric? I've never done that before, and I really hate hand sewing. Any and all ideas and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[lhasaapsolady]

you did a great job on that, very pretty

[Appliejuice]

I am just now printing out this pattern and will make it for a friend's daughter. She likes lime green. :lol

My question to anyone is......what is the easiest way to line the purse with fabric? I've never done that before, and I really hate hand sewing. Any and all ideas and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have taken my purse, before attaching handles, placed it on top of lining fabric (I use cotton). I cut the fabric about 1/2 wider than the purse. I do sew pockets on one side with a sewing maching, then I sew the sides up to the opening with a sewing machine, but I have to sew the lining in by hand. I just whip stitch around the top edge of the purse and then attach handles. Does that make sense? :think

[ai_juli]

Thank you for answering my question Michelle. I understood what you said, but now I have another question for you. Once you hand stitch the fabric to the crocheted piece, where do you actually put the thread? Through the back loop of a stitch? That part I'm confused on.

BTW, I live in Florida as well.

[isabelbell]

Cute, Cute, love it! I just saw one like this knitted and had thought I would love to crochet that. And here it is. Thank you for taking the time to post it.

[siminsc]

Thankyou for sharing. I e-mailed my daughter to see if she would like me to make one for her. She knits but doesn't crochet.

[hooked2]

You've made an awesome bag! Beautiful craftsmanship and very stylish too! And thanks for sharing the pattern too!

[Momcrochets]

gorgeous! thanks for the pattern. you do nice work! :thumbsup

[Appliejuice]

Once you hand stitch the fabric to the crocheted piece, where do you actually put the thread? Through the back loop of a stitch? That part I'm confused on.

BTW, I live in Florida as well. I use the same color as my yarn and just stick it through the yarn. I do very tiny stitches to make sure it stay put. :D You could put it behind the back loop of a stitch. With the handles, the only way I could to it is to stitch all the way through both layers of yarn. I haven't been able to see the stitch after attaching the handles.

I live in NE Florida. :D

[Appliejuice]

I tried to make this purse using Angle Hair yarn from Joann's Fabric, but I couldn't see the cable stitch and didn't continue the pattern. There is no sense in making the purse if you can't see the pretty cable stitch. I will do another purse and then this one in a regular yarn.
I had no problem doing the pattern. I did notice that the chain 2 stitch needs to count as the first stitch.
Where it says:
2.And ALL Wrong Side Rows. Sc in each stitch across. Ch.2, turn.

3. *Work hdc in 4 sc, ... The chain 2 should count as the first stitch of the next row. Should read, Ch 2, turn. Work hdc in 3 sc. Or your cable stitches will be off. :D

Hope that helps some one.

[CrochetedJust4You]

WOW that looks amazing! You did a wonderful job..REALLY REALLY wonderful!

[Croshay]

I don't understand how you attach the crocheted rectangle to the handles. :think Can somebody please explain this to me? I'd love to make this for my mother for Christmas.

[JiLu]

Very nice job, great bag!

[Appliejuice]

I don't understand how you attach the crocheted rectangle to the handles. :think Can somebody please explain this to me? I'd love to make this for my mother for Christmas. Sew the sides up to where you want the opening. I haven't made mine yet, so I can't tell you the measurements. Gather the open end and fold through the rings and sew the top edge to the inside of the purse. This is done after lining. Does this make sense?

I bought some ugly green lime colored yarn, that will be purfect for this pattern. The fuzzy yarn I got before would not show the cable. I also bought Eye-lash yarn to trim the top. This is for a teenager, not my colors at all. :lol For the lining I bought bright pink fabric with lime green flowers. I'll post a picture when I am done. I'll be working on this tonight. :cheer

My biggest problem is find handles. :angry I can most anything, but what I need. I really didn't want to order them, but it looks like I will have to.

[needlesandpinza]

I am finally starting mine tonight! I cant wait!
I am thinking this one will be for my sister...unless I cant part with it:hook

[CrochetBallet]

This purse is SO cute, I love it. I'm new here, just registered actually, but wanted to tell you how much I love the bag and also ask if you have any suggestions for different handles instead of the bangles??? I find the bangles uncomfortable for day to day, but want to make the bag for myself and friends if it turns out good (I am not a pro).

THANK YOU! :yay

[Riohnna]

Gorgeous bag!

[leftiecrochetchick]

:hook :manyheart i am so in love with this purse!!!!!!!!! your friend is right to. those on the website are WAY to expensive. thank you so much for sharing this wonderful pattern!:)

[crazyhooker]

Oh my goodness, I love it! I will have to make this-- my sister adores fun and cute purses. :yay

[fuzziepink]

very nice dear.

[Her]

My sister asked for the same thing! I love your purse. Thanks for sharing!

[mclain458]

Made this in grey for my sister's birthday and she carries it all the time - way cute, and the ribbon can be swapped to match your outfit!

[ai_juli]

I thought I would share a picture of how my purse turned out. It was a Christmas gift for my husband's aunt last year. She loved it and I was happy with the way it turned out.

After I got home with the ribbon I bought, I realized it wasn't what I wanted, but I used it anyways.

The purse was lined with a very pretty grey and soft pink paisley print. Forgot to take a picture of the inside so it could be seen.

Don't mind my youngest son's hand. He was nice enough to hold the purse up so I could take a picture of it.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u53/ai_juli/cablepurse.jpg

Juli

[precious]

I like that one much better than the expensive one. I saw them and yikes. You did a beautiful job

[Madamestitch]

Thanks Donna for sharing this wonderful pattern! I tried making one myself (got a yarn in a colour very similar to yours too) and I'm now so proud of it. It's a really pretty little thing :)

Thanks once again for being so generous to share it with everyone :)


http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/4/S/20000000e164d1b/1/234/a-kr3xXs7T_s7AaIW-rKIDNDif0qSVTm.jpg (http://www.slide.com/s/NoCTtIex0j-GLYf-ME9S2760ADo2DD_l?referrer=hlnk)

[umme yusuf]

wow, very nice. I've had a pair of bangles sitting around for this very purpose. Thanks for the idea.

[joanieponytail]

That is one nice looking bag. Very attractive. I like it best with the ribbon, but the flower pin is a fun touch and you could sure go crazy with it. Thanks for sharing this.

[susie]

this is cool just got another christmas gift from this site thanks to all and you got this from a picture wow talent

[ykelly1]

Thanks for bumping this thread up! I love the purse, it's gorgeous. I've been afraid to try cables, but I think this will push me into it. I've been looking for a great purse pattern for a gift for one of my sisters and I think this will be it. Plus, my daughter's name is Camille, so this is fate.

[angelzeyez]

very cute bag!

[Pepsi]

Love this bag!:manyheart

[juniorpink]

This is such a wonderful pattern. I made it and my friends saw it the other day. They all loved it! I guess I found my Christmas present for this year. Thanks again for sharing!:cheer

[uke_lay_lay]

i love this!! thanks so much for putting the pattern up!

[silvermoon42]

Just a quick question for anyone that has made this purse...I'm having trouble keeping my edges straight. Any suggestions? And also do you count the turning row as the first st in that row..or the last st in the row...or is it not included in your count? Thanks for any help!

[Debbi-a1]

HDC isn't the funnest to work with. If I remember, I chained 2 for the HDC but didn't count it as a stitch, then just HDC in the first st. I do this a lot with HDC. This may cause the edges not to be perfectly straight, but when I sew it together (or do an edging) then it doesn't matter too much.
Debbi

[silvermoon42]

Thank you for the help Debbi! I'll just count the rows to make sure they're the same counts and keep on goin! I'm excited for this finished project :yes I'll be sure to share when I'm done! :hook

[Amyjk]

I just started making this purse and I have frogged it 3 times now (my fault, I'm sure) But on this step:

5. *Hdc in 4 sc, skip first post dc, and work post dc on second post dc. Ch. 1, now work post dc around the skipped post dc (crossover made, skip the 3 sc behind crossover *; repeat from *to* across, ending with hdc in last 4 sc.

After I skip the 3sc behind the crossover, I'm suppose to hdc in the next 4....? If I do that, then I am right over the 4th post, so I don't think my next crossover is going to work out correctly.....:think This time around I have been making sure my stich count is correct, and it is. I'm also counting my ch 2 as my first hdc. Thanks to anyone that can help!


DUH! Nevermind. I was reading the pattern wrong!

[asabear]

Very nice. Great job.

[harugurumi]

that's a really nice handbag!
i like the one with the ribbon :)
thanks for sharing!

[bajr]

:manyheart Love it! Thanks for the pattern. I really love it with the ribbon. I will have to make one of these after I finish the bag that is currently taking up my kitchen table. Just wondering if anyone has tried to make this as a shoulder bag? :think

[Madamestitch]

:manyheart Love it! Thanks for the pattern. I really love it with the ribbon. I will have to make one of these after I finish the bag that is currently taking up my kitchen table. Just wondering if anyone has tried to make this as a shoulder bag? :think

Fortunately for me, the rings I use are big enough for them to sit nicely on my shoulder :)

I think using a cord as the handle can also transform it into a nice shoulder bag

[Madamestitch]

Just a quick question for anyone that has made this purse...I'm having trouble keeping my edges straight. Any suggestions? And also do you count the turning row as the first st in that row..or the last st in the row...or is it not included in your count? Thanks for any help!

My edges weren't exactly straight when I did mine too. I could only pull them as I go along. However, when u sew up the edges right sides together, and turn the final product inside out, the uneveness is hardly noticeable :)

[crochetrenee]

This is really beautiful work! :hook

[itzhunic]

I love it!! I can't believe how long my want to do list is getting! I haven't even added half of it to my WIP!! All these wonderful people sharing their patterns! Amazing! Thank You!

[Taffyrn]

awesome.... thanks for sharing your pattern:)

[SJRsAngl]

I really love this purse and would like to try it but I am a little nervous. Was a pattern for this ever posted? I didn't see one.

Thanks for sharing!!

[cindylou4516]

OHHH I like them!!! I am not a purse person but I would make yours they are really nice. Might be my next project. I love the one with the ribbon.

[dawnpang]

love your purse~~~
nice work

[akephart83]

thanks for the pattern! beautiful bag!!