Ring Motif Purse Pattern #270

Bag is made of two parts exactly alike, which are sewn together.

With Brown make a ch to measure about an inch longer than fastener.

Ist row: Sc in 4th ch from hook, sc in next ch, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in each of next 2 ch. Repeat from * until work measures length of fastener. Ch 3, turn.

2nd row: 2 sc over next ch-1, * ch 1, 2 sc over next ch-1, repeat from * to end of row. Ch 3, turn.

3rd row: Same as 2nd row, making 2 sc over turning ch-3 in order to keep edges straight. Ch 3, turn.

Repeat 3rd row until work is 3 1/2 inches deep.

Then decrease 1 sc group at end of each row by omitting last sc group and making ch 1 to turn.

Continue until work measures 5 inches deep.

Then work 1 row of sc in Brown, making sc in each st around sides and bottom.

Then work 1 row of sc in Dark Orange, making sc in each sc of previous row.

Make another piece the same and sew the two together with Dark Orange.

Handle: With Brown make a ch desired length of handle (about 15 inches).

Work 5 rows of sc and 3 rows of sc with Dark Orange.

Fold and sew the two edges together with Dark Orange. Sew the ends to edge at top 2 1/2 inches apart at center. Make a crocheted ring to use as a slide over handle.

Ring Trimming: The center ring is a trifle larger than the other two.

Center Ring: With Brown, ch 32. Join with sl st to form ring.

Ist rnd: Ch 3, 61 tr in ring. Break off.

2nd rnd: With Orange work 1 sc in each tr.

3rd rnd: Sc in each sc with ch 2 between sc's.

Link the side rings into the center ring as follows. With Brown, ch 25. Draw end through Ist ring, and then join with sl st to form ring. Make 52 tr in ring, then finish same as center ring. Make the 3rd ring the same way, joining it to the center ring. Sew on as in illustration.