Easter Purses by Monica Rodriguez Fuertes

Easter Purses

Crochet
March 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (US), but gauge is not critical
4.0 mm (G)
364 yards (333 m)
one size, see notes
English

Charm little ones with cheery bunny and chick bags.

RED HEART Super Saver, 7oz/198g skeins, each approx 364yd/333m (100% acrylic)

  • 1 skein #316 Soft White (A)
  • 1 skein #706 Perfect Pink (B)
  • 1 skein #324 Bright Yellow (C)
  • 1 skein #254 Pumpkin (D)
  • 1 skein #390 Hot Red (E)
  • 1 skein #368 Paddy Green (F)

NOTIONS

  • 2 black eyes, 8mm diameter (for Bunny)
  • 3 black eyes, 7mm diameter (for Bunny nose and Chick eyes)
  • 2 clear buttons (for Bunny Paws)
  • 2 yellow buttons (for Chick Wings)
  • 2 snaps, .75”/2cm diameter
  • Light blue ribbon (for Bunny bow)
  • Green ribbon (for Chick bow)
  • 2 strips tulle, each 3 x 7”/7.5 x 17cm
  • White felt (for Bunny eyes and Chick eyes)
  • Turquoise felt (for Bunny eyes)
  • Dark green felt (for Chick eyes)
  • Pink felt (for cheeks)
  • Tiny red button (for Chick).
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bunny purse 7”/18cm tall
Chick purse 9”/23cm tall, without crest

Gauge is not critical for this project.