Crochet Watermelon Coin Purse

A couple weeks ago I discovered the Sharp Crochet Hook and quickly got one in my hands (Thanks Jessica!). This hook has a sharp point on the end which allows you to easily poke through fabric without having to pre-poke holes (something I had been doing before with a skip-stitch blade). I have soooo many fun projects lined up that use of this hook. The watermelon coin purse was a spur of the moment idea that was so easy to do thanks to the Sharp Crochet Hook. You don't have to worry about sewing the zipper or creating a lining. Just crochet directly onto the zipper! It's that easy! And it is the perfect accessory for the summer!

You will need: - Coats & Clark Polyester All Purpose Zipper 7" (Bright Green) - Vanna's Choice Yarn (Fern, White, Raspberry) - the Sharp Crochet Hook - Size G (4.00mm) Crochet Hook - Small black buttons (for seeds)

Note: the Sharp Crochet Hook will work best with size 10, 5, or 3 crochet thread. Since I used Vanna's Choice medium worsted weight yarn, I had to pull the yarn tight in order to crochet with it around the zipper. This took some getting used to but once you get the hang of it, it goes quickly. Watermelon Coin Purse Pattern: Starting with the green yarn Round 1: Beginning at one end of the zipper, Crochet 45 SC stitches around the zipper with the Sharp Crochet Hook. You will want to chain 1 between each SC. Continue with the rest of the pattern with your G crochet hook.

For the rest of the pattern do not join, use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. Round 2: SC around (between the SC's) with 2 extra SC on each end (48 SC) Round 3-4: SC around (48 SC) Change color to white Round 4-5: SC around (48 SC) Change color to pink Round 6: 20 SC, SC Dec, 22 SC, SC Dec, 2 SC Round 7: 20 SC, SC Dec, 20 SC, SC Dec, 5 SC Round 8: 19 SC, SC Dec, 20 Sc, SC Dec, 5 SC Round 9: SC around (43 SC) Round 10: 20 SC , SC Dec, 20 SC, SC Dec Round 11: 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 2 SC. Round 12: 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC, SC Dec, 8 SC. Round 13: 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 3 SC. Round 14: 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 6 SC, SC Dec, 7 SC. Round 15: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC. Round 16: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec. Round 17: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, SC. Round 18: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 5 SC. Round 19: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, 3 SC. Round 20: 4 SC, SC Dec, 4 SC, SC Dec, SC. Round 21: SC, SC Dec, repeat around. Round 22: SC Dec till closed. Sew on small black buttons on the front and back and your done!

You can purchase the Sharp Crochet Hook at www.sharpcrochethook.com. On their website you will also find lots of great tutorials and patterns for crocheting edging and borders. If you are a crocheter and don't already have one of these hooks, it is something you must add to your supplies! *** You may make and sell my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own.*** Want more free patterns? Keep in touch on my Repeat Crafter Me Facebook Page for new pattern sneak peaks and when they will be available on my blog!
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Ballerina Bag (free beginner crochet pattern)

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Every little ballerina should have this Ballerina Bag - my daughter adores hers! Use this crochet handbag pattern to make a perfect gift for your little princess! Here is an idea: you can use different colors to match her favorite tutu and leotard. The dimensions of the finished crochet bag if you used recommended crochet hook and yarn: approximately 7 in (18 cm) wide and 8 1/2 in (22 cm) tall

Recommended weight yarn:Medium to worsted weight (weight category #4) I used Red Heart Super Saver in Shocking Pink, Pink Petals (for the ballerina applique) and Black. Recommended crochet hook size: I 9 (5.5 mm) to J 10 (6.00 mm) Abbreviations and stitches used in Beige Purse Crochet Pattern: CH - chain, SC - single crochet, HDC - half double crochet, DC - double crochet, TC - treble crochet. The gauge: 13 SC in 4'' (10 cm); 14 rows in 4'' (10 cm). Note: SC 2 (the # of stitches is AFTER the stitch's abbreviation) means: make two single crochet stitches in two stitches of the previous row. 2SC (the # of stitches is BEFORE the stitch's abbreviation) means: make two single crochet stitches in one stitch (increase). For example, [SC 2, 2SC] means: make a SC in the first stitch, then another SC in the second stitch, and then make 2 SC together in the third stitch (an increase).

The difficulty level of the Ballerina Bag free beginner crochet pattern: beginner/intermediate (intermediate level needed for the ballerina applique, the bag itself is easy to make)

Crochet Handbag Pattern

Ballerina bag starts from the round bottom - it should be a flat circle. CH 3, join in a ring with a slip stitch

Row #1: Make 6 SC stitches in the ring and attach a stitch marker to the last (the 6th) stitch. Row #2: 2 SC in each stitch. Total = 12 stitches after completing of this row.

Row #3: [SC, 2 SC], repeat [ ] 6 times around the row. This means: make a SC (in the first stitch of the row), then make 2SC in the next following stitch (the second stitch of the row), then make another SC in the next following stitch (the third stitch of the row), 2SC in the fourth stitch of the row and so on for 4 more times. The total = 18 stitches after the completing of this row.

Row #4: [SC 2, 2 SC] Repeat [ ] 6 times around the row. This means: make a SC in the first stitch of the row, make a SC in the second stitch of the row, make two SCs in the third stitch of the row and repeat this pattern 5 more times. The total = 24 stitches after completing of this row. Row #5: [SC 3, 2 SC] Repeat [ ] 6 times around the row. Total = 30 stitches after completing of this row. Row #6: [SC 4, 2 SC] Repeat [ ] 6 tomes around the row. Total = 36 stitches after completing of this row. Row #7: [SC 5, 2 SC] Repeat [ ] 6 times around the row. Total = 42 stitches after completing this row.

Row #8: [SC 6, 2 SC] Repeat [ ] 6 times around the row. Total = 48 stitches after completing this row.
The diameter of the bottom of the Ballerina Bag is approximately 5 in (13 cm).

Row #9: for this row only: make stitches in the back loop only: Insert your hook between the 2 loops instead of putting it under both loops from front to back: CH 1, SC in each SC around the row, slip stitch at the end of the row. Row #10: Attach the pink yarn, CH 1, SC in each SC around the row, slip stitch at the end of the row. Rows ## 11-12: Repeat Row # 10. Row # 13: Black yarn: CH 1, SC in each SC all around the row, slip stitch at the end. Rows ## 14-34: Repeat Row # 13 . (for 21 rows). Row # 35: Slip stitches all around the row.

THE RUFFLE.
The ruffle consists of 3 rows of DC s (double crochet stitches).
The first row of the ruffle starts (attached to the bag) at the Row #8: work with front loop only for this row (we used back loop for the Row #9 of the ballerina bag): attach the

pink yarn there. CH 2, 2 DC in each stitch around the row, slip stitch at the end of the row.
The second row of the ruffle: CH 2, [2 DC, DC], repeat [ ] all around the row, slip stitch at

the end.

The third row of the ruffle: CH 2, [2 DC, DC 2], repeat [ ] all around the row, slip stitch at

the end. Fast off. The first row of the ruffle:

The second and the third rows of the ruffle:

THE HANDLES AND THE BOWS.

Attach the pink yarn to the top edge of the bag. Row #1: CH 1, SC 4 Row #2: Turn, CH 1, SC 4 Rows ## 3- 42: Repeat Row #2 40 times (total will be 42 rows). The handle should be approximately 12 in (30.5 cm) long. Row #43: count 8 stitches along the top edge of the bag and attach the handle with the row of SC stitches.

Repeat Rows #1 - 43 for the second handle symmetrically: (fold the bag flat to determine where the second handle should start).

The both handles of the ballerina bag are ready and the bag looks like the leotard with tutu!

Optionally: you can reinforce the handles against stretching with a row of slip stitches: Attach the pink yarn as shown in the pic, and make a row of slip stitches joining the ends of each handle.

The bows: CH 16, join in a ring with a slip stitch, CH 2, DC in each stitch, slip stitch to join. Tie the ring in the middle to form a bow and sew it to the bag. The bag is almost ready !

Ballerina Crochet Applique. (crochet applique pattern)

CH 7 (CH 1 for the Slip stitch in the 3rd Make 4 more slip CH 3, join in a ring neck and CH 6 for the from the hook stitch. stitches, this is the with a slip stitch. SC arm). first arm. 6 in a ring, slip stitch. The head is ready!

CH 6

Slip stitch in the 3rd from the hook stitch.

Make 4 more slip CH 3 for the body stitches for the second arm.

Make a slip stitch Slip stitch in the 3rd along the loop. from the hook stitch (this loop will be the center of the skirt).

CH 4

TC 6 in the loop - the skirt is ready.

CH 5 Turn, make 3 slip stitches along the edge of the skirt.

Slip stitch in the 2nd Slip stitch, SC, SC, stitch from the hook slip stitch in the next stitch of the edge of the skirt - the lags are ready.

Sew the applique to the bag .

Ballerina bag is ready!