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YARN
Red Heart Yarns Creme de la Creme, Worsted Weight #4 yarn (100% Combed Cotton; 130 yds/118 m per 2.5 oz/70.9 g skein):
3 (4, 4) skeins

HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
US Size G/6 4.00 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
22” Faux Leather Purse Handle (or a style of your choosing)
Sewing Needle
3” Cardboard Square (for tassel)
20mm Loop Round Bead (optional)

GAUGE
17.5 pattern Sts = 4”
6 pattern rows = 2.5”

SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
25” around
32” around
40” around

STITCH KEY
ch(s) = chain(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

SPECIALTY STITCHES / TECHNIQUES
Adjustable Loop
Cluster (decrease 3 Dc Sts together) = yarn over, insert hook into next St, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook 3 times, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.

NOTES:
Purse is worked in joined rounds from the bottom up.
Other yarn weights and types may be used as desired; measure as you go for best results.