Free Pattern: Lilac Moonlit Garden Purse with Pearl Dewdrops

Free Pattern: Lilac Moonlit Garden Purse with Pearl Dewdrops

Introduction

Step into an ethereal garden with this enchanting lilac purse adorned with delicate crochet roses and shimmering pearl beads. This unique design captures the essence of a moonlit night, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your ensemble. Whether you're heading out for a casual day or a dreamy evening, this purse will complement your outfit beautifully.

Materials Needed

• Light worsted weight lilac cotton yarn
• 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Pearl beads for embellishment

Step-by-Step Instructions

Base

1. With the lilac yarn, create a foundation chain by chaining 41.
2. For Row 1, make a single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn your work. (You should have 40 sc).
3. For Rows 2-10, chain 1, then sc in each sc across. Turn your work at the end of each row.

Body

1. For Round 1, chain 1, then sc around the entire base. When you reach the corners, place 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join the round with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc.
2. For Rounds 2-20, chain 1, then sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc at the end of each round.

Top Edge

1. For Round 21, chain 1, then *sc in the next 3 sc, chain 3, skip 1 sc*. Repeat from * to * around the purse. Join with a sl st to complete the round.

Strap

1. Chain 100 to create the strap.
2. To attach the strap, sl st to the opposite side of the purse.
3. For Row 1 of the strap, chain 1, then sc in each chain across. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Crochet Roses

1. Using the lilac yarn, start by making a magic ring.
2. For Round 1, chain 1 and make 10 sc in the magic ring. Join with a sl st to close the round.
3. For Round 2, *chain 3, double crochet (dc) in the same stitch, sl st in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around the rose. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Carefully sew the crochet roses onto the front of the purse, positioning them as desired.
2. Attach pearl beads sporadically around the roses to mimic dewdrops glistening in the moonlight.
3. Finally, weave in all ends using a tapestry needle for a neat finish.

With these detailed instructions, you are now ready to create your very own Lilac Moonlit Garden Purse. Enjoy the process and let your creativity shine!