DROPS Crocheted Purse in Muskat or Vienna

Size: approx. 21 cm [8.25"] wide in Muskat

approx. 23 cm [9"] wide in Vienna.
Materials:
DROPS MUSKAT
100% mercerized Egyptian cotton,
50 g./100 m./109 yards
100 g. col. no. 04, lilac.
or use:
DROPS VIENNA
90% mohair, 10% polyester, 50 g./95 m./103 yards
100 g. col. no. 36, light pink.
Alternate yarns:
DROPS BOMULL-LIN
53% Egyptian cotton, 47% linen, 50 g./85 m./93 yds
DROPS KARISMA SUPERWASH
100% superwash wool, 50 g/110 m/120 yards
DROPS KARISMA ANGORA-TWEED
70% lambswool, 30% angora, 50 g/145 m/158 yds
DROPS number 69-26

Sequins to sew around top edge of purse.

DROPS 3.5 mm [US D] crochet hook, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.
Max prices as of 19.11.2008:
DROPS MUSKAT - 4.20 USD per 50 gr skein
DROPS MUSKAT MIX - 4.20 USD per 50 gr skein
DROPS VIENNA - 7.90 USD per 50 gr skein
Remember - the DROPS collection is always Best in Price, up to 2535% lower than other similar yarn brands.
...AND remember that every time you buy a skein of the original DROPS /
GARNSTUDIO yarn, not only you will be guaranteed the best result, but you
have also made an important contribution to our designers and our
development to make www.garnstudio.com to an even better net place.

Color chart for Muskat / Vienna | Yarn alternatives | Crochet guide

DROPS BABY 2008/09, PATTERNS ON THE INTERNET!

Finally the new patterns for DROPS Baby are being uploaded! We'll daily upload the patterns as they are being proof
read and translated. The patterns are chosen based mainly on the voting results and all your comments. You will see
that our new baby-collection is big on numbers and features a great variety of designs. You'll find the cutest babies in
everything from basic garments like trousers and jackets to ponchos and dresses. There are also a lot of accessories
such as blankets, hats, socks, mittens and comforters. The colors range from white and light pastels to strong, vibrant
colors, the latter represented mainly by Fabel.
Enjoy!
See the baby collection here

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Note: This pattern is written in American English.

All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inch - click here.
There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English.
If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here.
Crochet gauge:
Muskat: 20 sc x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4" x 4"].
Vienna: 18 sc x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4" x 4"].
Popcorn Pattern:
Row 1: Ch 3, 3 dc in the 1st sc, take hook out of loop, put hook in the first dc (the last of the ch 3), then in loop from
last dc, yo and pull through both loops on hook (= 1 popcorn), * ch 2, skip over 2 sc, 4 dc in the next sc, make
popcorn as explained above *, repeat from * - *, finish with ch 2 and 1 sl st in first popcorn.
Row 2: * 1 sc in popcorn, 2 sc in ch-st loop*, repeat from * - *, finish with 1 sl st in first sc.
Repeat rows 1 and 2.
Purse: Begin at the bottom of purse. Ch 18.
Row 1: Crochet sc along one side of the chain in the first ch make 2 sc, then 1 sc in each of the following 16 ch, in
the last ch make 4 sc - put a marker in center of 4 sc (the side) then 1 sc in each of the 16 ch on the other side, finish
with 2 sc in the first ch (there are 4 sc in this ch - put a marker in center of these 4 sc the side). 40 sc on row.
Rows 2 through 12: Work 1 sc in each sc from previous row, but in 1 sc at each side of markers crochet 2 sc - this
increase 4 sc per row. = 84 sc on row. Then work 4 rows sc, without increasing.
Change to Popcorn Pattern - see instructions above for approx. 9 cm [3.5"], then work 3 rows sc.
Strap: Work sc back and forth over 32 sc at one side (16 sc each side of marker) - work 1 sc less at end of each row
until 8 sc remain, continue on these sc until strap measures approx. 20 cm [7-7/8"] or to desired length. Make second
strap on other side.
Assembly: Crochet together straps with sc. Sew on sequins around purse in sc over the Popcorn Pattern.
DROPS number 69-26