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This free pattern originally published by John Dritz & Sons Company, Volume 10, in 1947.

Purse No. 772

Materials Required:

DRITZ Belastraw Art. No. 110, 2 tubes.

DRITZ Metallic Yarn Art. No. 114, 2 tubes.

DRITZ Steel Crochet Hook No. 1.

DRITZ Bag Lining No. 201 (Zipper Top) or

DRITZ Bag Lining No. 805 (Facile Top).

DRITZ Ornamental Zipper Pull.

GAUGE: 2 shells make 1 1/2.

Ch 59 to measure about 10 1/2".

1st rnd: In 2nd ch from hook make sc, ch 2 and 3 dc, * sc in next ch, ch 2, dc in next 3 ch. Repeat from * across; in last ch make sc, ch 2 and 3 dc. Working along other side of starting chain, make * * sc in base of next dc, ch 2, dc in base of next 2 dc, dc in base of next sc. Repeat from * *. Join with sl st in 1st sc (30 shells). End off, turn.

2nd rnd: Attach Metallic Yarn in 1st ch 2 sp of last rnd, ch 1, in same place where yarn was attached make sc, ch 2 and 4 dc, * in next ch 2 sp make sc, ch 2 and 4 dc. Repeat from * (30 shells). End off, turn.

3rd rnd: Attach Belastraw in 1st ch 2 sp of last rnd, ch 1, in same place where yarn was attached make sc, ch 2 and 3 dc, * in next ch 2 sp make sc, ch 2 and 3 dc. Repeat from * (30 shells). End off, turn.

Repeat 2nd and 3rd rnds alternately 9 more times; then repeat 2nd rnd once more. End off. Piece should be about 8 1/2" deep. Mount on DRITZ Bag Lining. Attach DRITZ Ornamental Zipper Pull with a chain of Metallic Yarn.

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