Elegant Bags Crochet Pattern

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Every woman needs the right amount of elegance in a purse for a special evening. These designs are perfect for prom, dinner parties and romantic getaways. Young ladies revel in the arrival of the Winter Formal. Make the evening special with a dainty vintage design reminiscent of a snowflake. Her friends will all be jealous of her gorgeous one-of-a-kind purse. Fancy outings such as dinner parties, cocktails with friends or even holiday parties with co-workers require something small and special. When you only need the essentials; lipstick, money and cell phone, this purse is the ideal size. Its delicate lacy ruffled design gives a touch of sophistication perfect for a night of grandeur. When you need a purse capable of being both casual and elegant, you'll love this beaded beauty. It's perfect for a romantic getaway and can easily transform from a casual day purse to an elegant evening purse. It's pretty and practical design is lined with plastic canvas for extra support and durability.

Original Design by: Maggie Weldon

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Victorian Lace Purse: 10″ diameter; Lacy Clutch: 7″ wide x 7″ tall, not including chain handle;
Beaded Purse: 9″ wide x 7 ½″ tall x 1 ½″ deep.

For this pattern, you will need:

Materials: Yarn Needle; Size 3 Crochet Cotton;
Victorian Lace Purse: White: 300 yd (240 m); 1/3 yd Satin Fabric; Fourteen 6 mm Pearl Beads;
Sewing Needle and Thread;
Aunt Lydia's® Fashion Crochet Thread was used for our model.
Lacy Clutch: Plum 300 yd (240 m); 5″ Purse Frame with ball clasps; 24″ Silver Chain;
Aunt Lydia's® Fashion Crochet Thread was used for our model.
Beaded Purse: Ecru 300 yd (240 m); ¾ yd of 6″ wide Beaded Trim; 2 sheets of 10 ½″ x 13″ Plastic Canvas; Sewing Needle and Thread.
Model made with Coats and Clark® Speed Cro Sheen®.

Crochet Hook: Size C-2 (2.75 mm), E-4 (3.50 mm) and H-8 (5.00 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge.