This free pattern originally published by John Dritz & Sons Company, Volume 10, in 1947.
Purse No. 785
Materials Required
DRITZ Belastraw Art. No. 110, 2 tubes.
DRITZ Metallic Yarn Art. No. 114, 1 tube.
DRITZ Steel Crochet Hook No. 1.
DRITZ Bag Lining No. 814 (Facile Top) or
DRITZ Bag Lining No. 814Z (Zipper Top).
GAUGE: 5 sts make 1".
BAG PIECE: Starting at center bottom with Belastraw ch 57 to measure 11 1/2".
1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch (56 sc). Ch 3, turn.
2nd row: Dc in each sc (56 dc). End off.
3rd row: Attach Metallic Yarn in top of ch 3 at beginning of last row, * sc in next 2 dc, insert hook in base of next dc and pull loop through (long loop), insert hook in top of same dc and pull loop through, pull same loop through long loop, y o, through remaining 2 loops on kook (a long sc made). Repeat from * ending with sc in last 2 dc (56 sc). End off.
4th row: Attach Belastraw in 1st sc of last row, ch 3, dc in same sc where yarn was attached, dc in each st across (56 dc). End off.
5th row: Attach Metallic Yarn in top of ch 3 at beginning of last row, sc in next dc, make a long sc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * (56 sts). End off.
6th row: Repeat 4th row. Repeat the last 4 rows (3rd to 6th rows incl) until piece measures 2 1/2" ending with a Metallic row.
Next row: Skip 1st sc and work same as 4th row but do not work in last sc (1 st decreased on each end). Work next 3 rows in pattern. Repeat last 4 rows until 46 sts remeain. Work straight, if necessary until piece measures 7 1/2" ending with a Metallic row. Work 1 row of sc with Belastraw. End off. With right side facing, attach Belastraw to base of 1st sc on 1st row and work other side to correspond.
Note: This pattern has a tendency to slant. However, it pulls into shape when Gussets are in place.
GUSSET--(make 2): Ch 21 to measure 4 1/4"
1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row 2 more times. Then dec 1 st at both ends of next row and every 4th row until 6 sts remain.
Work straight until piece measures 5 1/2" in all. End off.
Pin Gussets in place between folded Bag Piece. Join by working sc through both thicknesses. Mount on DRITZ Bag Lining.
HANDLE--(make 2): Make a chain 12" long.
1st rnd: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to last ch, 5 sc in last ch, then working along opposite side make sc in each ch.
2nd rnd: (Sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc) twice; sc in each sc around turning at other end in same way.
3rd rnd: Sl st in each sc around. End off. Sew Handles in place.
Other great patterns from Dritz Hat and Bag Creations, Volume 10:
Crochet Patterns
Best Beau Hat
Bon Vivant Hat
Breton Beauty Hat
Fleur de Lys Hat
Good Companion Hat
Pert and Perky Hat
Pride 'n Joy Hat
Ridged Rascal Hat
Spring Song Hat
Swash Swagger Hat
Town Club Hat
Wide 'n Handsome Hat
Best Beau Purse
Bon Vivant Purse
Breton Beauty Purse
Fleur de Lys Purse
Good Companion Purse
Pert & Perky Purse
Pride 'n Joy Purse
Ridged Rascal Purse
Spring Song Purse
Swash Swagger Purse
Town Club Purse
Wide 'n Handsome Purse