Metallic shines is one of the hottest trends in bags for winter 2019 -2020 along with fur. And when it comes to holiday outfits we ‘re all about metallics anyway. So if you want to look festive and effortless you can’t go wrong with sequins.
A Crochet Purse with Sequins is a timeless accessory that is always on par for a party scene, whether it’s a holiday party or a wedding. And to your big surprise, it’s not difficult at all to create, though beads and sequins are known to fill crocheters with terror.
Do not be intimidated by the thought of using sequins. The new generation of sequins is constructed of flexible light material. No sharp edges no cuts no scratches no breaking. Trust me they are much easier to handle than you can imagine.
This sequin evening bag has the design of a simple zippered crochet purse. It is worked in rounds with a simple crochet mesh stitch. The pattern is worked in multiples of 3 plus 2 and its quite versatile. It’s imperative to attach the lining to this specific bag due to its mesh structure.
Instructions:
Row 1: Make a slip knot. Chain 40. Insert your hook into the second chain from your hook and place a single crochet. Place one single crochet into each chain until the last but one chain. Place 2 single crochet into the last chain.
Round 2: Insert your hook into the next single loop stitch at the other side of the original chain place the tail above your hook to carry, and place a single crochet. Place one single crochet into each stitch until the last but one stitch. Make sure to carry the tail. Place 2 single crochet into the last stitch. Slip stitch into the next stitch.
Round 3: Insert your hook into the next stitch place one single crochet. * Chain 5, and thread a sequin on to your hook. Skip 2 stitches insert your hook into the 3d, place a single crochet *.
Repeat * until you are left with 3 stitches. Chain 2, yarn over, thread a sequin to your hook insert into the 3d stitch, yarn over, pull a loop, yarn over again, pull through one loop, yarn over again, pull through 2 loops, yarn over again and pull through 2 loops.
Round 4: Chain 5, and thread a sequin on to your hook. Skip 2 chains, insert your hook into the 3d and place a single crochet*.
Round 5-14: Repeat round 4
Round 15: *Place one single crochet under the next chain arch. Thread a sequin on to your hook and place one more single crochet under the chain arch. Place one single into the next single crochet of the previous round*. Repeat * until the end of the round.
Round 16: Insert your hook into the first single crochet of the previous round and place one single crochet. Place one single crochet into each stitch until the last but one stitch.
Cut your yarn and fasten off. Insert your hook under both loops of the first stitch of the last round and pull the tail out. Insert your hook into the back loop of the last stitch of the last round from the reverse side of your work and again pull the tail in.
Weave the tail in the reverse side of the stitches at the inside of the bag. Make sure to tie a couple of knots before you cut the excess. Burn the end of the yarn with the lighter.
Zipper attachment
Use the pins to place the zipper at the proper point and then sew it on your back using needle thread and the backstitch technique.
Supplies:
- 2mm Polypropylene cord (macramé cord) 120-140m
- 50 gr sequins 2.5cm (3.5mm hole)
- Crochet hook size 3. mm (US C/2)
- Crochet hook size 4. mm (US G/6)
- Sewing thread (macramé cord color)
- 30 cm Zipper
- Sewing needle
- Lining fabric
- Scissors
- Lighter
- Pins
Tips:
- You could also use 2cm sequins with 1mm cord but keep in mind that your purse would turn out much smaller but still big enough to fit your cellphone, keys and pocket money. Just makes sure to increase the original chain by two chains and the number of rounds by two or 3 rounds according to your preference.
- You could also use plastic mesh to reinforce your purse especially if you make using smaller sequins and thinner cord.
- You could also insert a silver O ring with an inward opening into one of the upper corners of the bag and then insert a 9cm silver hook into the o ring to use as a handle. Personally I prefer it as simple as it gets.
Happy Holidays glamorous holidays everyone with your brand new crochet purse with sequins!
