Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Shimmering Pineapple Purse


This is a project based on a pattern from Annie's Attic


Materials Required:
Crochet ombre metallic size 10 - 2 balls (500 yds)
size 10 steel hook
Pearls/Beads - 8 + 9 + 90(optional)
1/4 yard fabric
fabric stiffener
needle & thread for pearls

Size - Approximately 8" square

Special Stitches:
Shell: [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in indicated sp or st
Beg Shell: [ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in indicated sp or st.
Cl: Holding back on hook last loop of each st, 3 dc in indicated sp or st, yo, draw through all 4 lps on hook
V-st: [dc, ch3, dc] in indicated sp or st
P: Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook.

Pineapple Square (Make 2):
Row 1: Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join in beg sc. (8 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 2, [sc in next sc, ch 2] rep around, join in beg sc. (8 ch-2 sp)

Row 3: [Sc, 3dc, sc] in each ch02 sp around, do not join (8 petals)

Row 4: Working behind petals of last round, sc in beg sc of row2, ch 3, [sc in next unworked sc of row 2, ch3] rep around, join in beg sc. (8 ch-3 sps)

Row 5: [Sc, 5 dc, sc] in each ch3 sp around, do not join. (8 petals).

Row 6: Working behind petals of last row, sc in beg sc of Row 4, ch 4, [sc in next unworked sc of row 4, ch 4] rep around. join in beg sc. (8 ch-4 sp)

Row 7: Sl st in each of first 2 ch of first ch-4, ch 1, sc in same ch 4 sp, ch 5] rep around, join in beg. sc. (8 ch-5 sp)

Row 8: Sl st in each of first 3 ch of first ch5, beg shell in same ch of last sl st, *ch 2, V-st in center ch of next ch5, ch2**, shell in center, ch of next ch-5, rep from * around ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 (4 shells, 4 V-st)

Row 9: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in next shell sp, [beg shell, ch 2, 3 dc]] in same sp, *ch 2, 7 dc in next V-st sp, ch 2**, shell, ch 2, 3 dc) in next shell sp, rep from * around, ending last rep t **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch 3.

Row 10: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in next ch2 sp, beg shell in same sp, *ch 5, shell in next ch2 sp, ch2, sk next ch2 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 6 times, ch 2, sk next ch2 sp**, shell in next ch2 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **. join in 3rd ch of beg ch 3.

Row 11: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in shell sp, beg shell in same sp, *ch 2, V-st in center ch of next ch5, ch 2, shell in next shell sp, ch 2, sc in next ch01 sp, [ch 3, sc n next ch1 sp] 5 times, ch 2**, shell in next shell sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch3.

Row 12: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in shell sp, beg shell in same sp, *ch 2, dc in next V-st sp, (p, dc) 4 times in same sp, ch 2, shell in next shell sp, ch 2, [cl in next ch-3 sp, ch 2] 5 times**, shell in next shell sp, rep from * around ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch3.

Row 13: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in shell sp, beg shell in same sp, *ch 2, sk next ch2 sp, dc in next dc, [ch1, p, ch1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 2, shell in next shell sp, ch 2, sk next ch2 sp, sc in next ch2sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch2 sp] 3 times, ch 2**, shell in next shell sp, rep from * around ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch3.

Row 14: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in shell sp, beg shell in same sp, *ch 2, sk next ch2 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 2, sk next ch2 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 2, p, ch 2, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 2, shell in next shell sp, ch 2, [cl in next ch3 sp, ch 2] 3 times **, shell in next shell sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch3.

Row 15: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in shell sp, beg shell in same sp, *ch 2, sk next ch2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 3, p, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, p, ch 3, tr in next dc, [ch 3, p, ch 3, dc in next dc ] twice, ch 2, shell in next shell sp, ch 2, sk next ch2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch2 sp, ch 2**, shell in next shell sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch 3.

Row 16: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in shell sp, beg shell in same sp, *ch 2, sk next ch2 sp, dc in next dc, ch 4, , ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 4, p, ch 4, tr in next tr, [ch 4, p, ch 4, dc in next dc] twice, ch 2, shell in next shell sp, ch 2, cl in next ch3 sp, ch 2**, shell in next shell sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch 3.

Row 17: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and in shell sp, beg shell in same sp, ch 4, dc in next sp, [ch 4, dc in next sp, ch 4, sk p, dc in next sp] twice, ch 3, [tr, ch 3] twice in next tr, dc in next sp, [ch 4, sk p, dc in next sp, ch 4, dc in next sp] twice, ch 4**, shell in next shell sp, [3 dc, ch 1] in next shell sp, turn, sl st in ch 2 sp of last shell made, ch 1, turn, 3 dc in same sp as last 3 dc made, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, [3 dc, ch 1] in last shell sp, sl st in ch 2 sp of beg shell, ch 1, 3 dc in same shell sp as last 3 dc made, join in 3rd ch of beg ch 3, fasten off.

Row 18: With RS facing, attach thread with sl st in any corner ch3 sp, ch 1, beg in same sp, *5 sc in corner ch 3 sp, sc in next tr, [3 sc in next sp, sc in next dc]6 times, sc in each of next 2 dc, sc in next sp, sc in sl st joining 2 shells, sc in next sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, p3 sc in next sp, sc in next dc] 5 times, 3 sc in next sp, sc in next tr, rep from * around, join in beg sc, fasten off.

Block each side to 7 1/2" square, let dry.

With sewing needle and thread, sew 1 pearl/bead in center of each flower on each side. Sew 1 pearl/bead on each petal of the 2 round of petals on each side.
Sew 1 pearl/bead at base of each cl on each pineapple on both sides. Sew 1 pearl/bead at each corner tr on both sides.



Joining sides:
Row 1: With WS tog, working through both thicknesses, attach thread with sl st in first sc to left of any corner sc on row 18, ch 1, sc in same st, *(sk 2 st, shell in next st, sk 2 st, sc in next st) 10 times**, 2 sc in corner sc, sc in next st, rep from * once, then rep from * to ** once (3 sides joined), fasten off.

Top Opening border:
With RS facing, attach thread with sl st to corner sc at rhs of top opening, ch 1, sc in same sc, *sc in next sc, [sk 2 st, shell in next st, sk 2 st, sc in next st] 10 times, sc in corner sc*, sc in corner st on next side, rep from * to *. Join in beg sc, fasten off.

Lining:
Cut 2 pieces of fabric, each 8 1/2" x 15 3/4" for lining. With RS tog, allowing5/8" for seam on each edge, sew pieces tog around all 4 sides to within 2" of beg.
Turn lining RS out, sew rem opening closed. Fold lining in half so 2 short edges come together to form top opening. Sew sides together and turn inside out again.
Insert lining in purse, Sew top opening of lining to top opening of sides.

Optional:
With sewing needle and thread, sew 1 pearl at base of each cl.

Optional Button:
Join with sl st to center of one side. Ch 6, sl st to first ch, sc in each ch and without joining continue on to another round spiraling up, hdc in 3 sc, sk next st, hdc in 3 sc. sc in each st around. sc in each alternate st. sl st remaining st together.
Join with sl st to center of other side (on row 18). Ch 1, sc in same and, joining loops from row 18, sc in 5 more. ch 1, turn and sc in each sc.
Continue with sc rows until desired length for buttonhole.
ch 1, turn as before, hdc in 2 st, sl st in 2, hdc in 2. ch 1, turn.
hdc in 2 st, ch 2, hdc in 2. ch 1, turn.
Continue for another 2 sc rows, fasten off.


Strap:
Attach with sl st to center sc below shell on row 18 on one side of square. sc in 7 st of row 18. ch 1 turn.
Continue with sc rows until strap is desired length.
Sc in corresponding stitches of row 18 on opposite side from beginning of strap, taking care not to twist the strap.
Fasten off.

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