This pattern will create a 13"x8" handbag. Pattern includes alpha pattern color charts for 6 different variations of the purse.

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL/SKILLS REQUIRED

Difficulty: Intermediate

You will need to know the following techniques:

Color Change
Reading a Crochet Graph
Crocheting with Beads
Crochet in the Back Loop Only
Crochet in the Front Loop Only
Whip Stitch
Back Stitch (sewing)

GAUGE

19 stitches and 19 rows of single crochet using a 4.5 mm hook = 4"x4" swatch

GENERAL NOTES

This pattern is the property of Aidan Wells. Do not modify, resell, distribute or share this pattern in any way Finished products created using the "Trinket Lover" pattern can be sold. Please credit Aidan Wells (@aidanwellscrochet) as the pattern designer in the description.

YARN
You will need weight 4 (worsted) yarn in three colors: Main Body, Accent 1 and Accent 2.

Yarn Estimates:
Main Body - 260 Yards
Accent 1 - 90 Yards
Accent 2 - 60 Yards


HOOKS
4.5mm

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
200-400 mixed beads or buttons
Tapestry Needle
Sewing needle and thread
Scissors
Sewing pins
1.5- inch D-ring (x2)
Bead Threading Needle
Magnetic snap closure (optional)
Stiff Felt/ heavyweight fusible interfacing (optional)
Fabric to line inside of bag (optional)

PATTERN NOTES
This pattern uses US crochet terms
CH 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch
The pattern should be worked utilizing your preferred method of changing colors. For this project, fair isle crochet is recommended