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Bumble Bee Purse/Pouch
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This is my own pattern. Please do not post this on any other site. You may print this for your own use, and you may sell items made from this pattern as long as you recognize me as the designer. You may share the URL with your friends or display it as a link on another web page if you desire.
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Side view of purse, showing wing detail
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Front view of purse, showing the drawstrings.
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MATERIALS
Worsted weight yarn - Black, White and Gold
Size G aluminum hoom
Yarn needle for finishing
BODY
With black, ch2, 6sc in second loop from hook. Do not join - you will be working in rounds. Mark first stitch of each row by laying a contrasting color yarn behind it.
RND 2 - 2sc in each sc around, drawing a loop of gold through the loops of the last sc. (12sc) NOTE: when drawing up a new color, do NOT cut the previous color as you will be using it again very soon. Just carry it loose until you need it again. You will be instructed when to cut the yarn and work it into back of the pouch.
RND 3 - With gold, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next, repeat from * around. (18 sc)
RND 4 - Sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
RND 5 - Draw up black in last sc of rnd 4, and work *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, repeat from * around. (24 sc)
RND 6 - Sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
RND 7 - Draw up gold and sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
RND 8 - sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
RND 9 - Draw up black in last sc of rnd 8, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, repeat from * around. (30 sc)
RND 10 - Sc in each sc around. (30 sc)
RND 11 - Draw up gold in last sc of rnd 10, *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, repeat from * around. (36 sc)
RND 12 - Sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
RND 13 - Draw up black in last sc of rnd 12, *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * around. (42 sc)
RND 14 - Sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
RND 15 - Draw up gold in last sc of rnd 14, *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * around. (48 sc)
RND 16 - Sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
RND 17 - Draw up black in last sc of rnd 16, cut gold and leave a 3-4" tail, working over the gold tail, sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
RNDS 18/22 - With black, sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
RND 23 - Attach white in loops of last sc on rnd 22, cut black and leave a 3-4" tail, working over black tail, sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
RND 24 - *2 sc tog, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * around. (42 sc)
RND 25 - Sc in each sc around. (42 sc)
RND 26 - *2sc tog, sc in next 5 sc, repeat fron * around. (36 sc)
RND 27 - Sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
RND 28 - Attach black in last sc, cut white and leave a 3-4" tail, working over white tail, sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
RND 29/38 - Sc in each sc around. (36 sc)
RND 39 - Sl st in next sc, ch 4, skip 1 sc, and dc in next sc, *ch1, skip one sc and dc in next, repeat from * around, joining with a sl st to 3rd ch of first ch 4. (18dc, 18 ch1)
NOTE: You must have an even number of finished dc on this row or the drawstrings will not fit correctly. If you have an uneven number, add a dc in the last space before joining. This will not show when the drawstrings are in place.
RND 40 - Ch 1, sc in joining, sc in each space and dc around, join with sl st to first sc.
Finish off, weave in tail.
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WINGS
This piece is made separately and applied to the body.
With white, ch17, 4dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, 5 dc in end ch, working around other side of ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, join to top of ch 3 with sl st.
ROW 2 - Ch3, *2 dc in next dc, dc in dc, repeat from * until you come to the hdc below, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next 2 sc, sl st in next 2 sl st, sc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last dc, join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off and weave in tail
ROW 3 - attach black in any stitch and work a row of sc around outer edge - you must increase in the rounded ends so it will lay fairly flat. Finish off and weave in tail.
You now have a piece that resembles a dog bone - rounded on the ends and thin in the middle. The rounded parts want to cup slightly, and it appears that there are too many stitches in the center. This is correct. It should not lay flat.
Thread a yarn needle with black and make a straight line (using backstitch) from the black edge at thecenter of one rounded end through the starting chain and to the center of the black edge on the other rounded end. Break off and fasten tails.
With needle and black yarn, make a V shape in the rounded part of each wing with the points toward the center. (-----------Weave in the tails.
Locate the center of the middle, and with black yarn attack it to the back of the Bumble Bee in the center of the white body section.
Straighten the wing edge that is toward the opening of the purse and tack down where the black of the head and white of the body meet. (See picture above) Pull wings upward at the back edge and make a tack about 1" above joining. This will give the wings some dimension, and make them appear to stand up from the body.
EYES (Make 2)
With gold, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, join with sl st to first sc. Break off gold.
ROW 2 - With white, attach in any stitch and work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Break off white, leaving an 8" tail to sew eyes to head.
DRAWSTRINGS (Make 2)
Leaving a 4" tail, ch 71, sl st in 2nd st from hook and each ch to the end of ch. Break off leaving a 4" tail. (These tails are to attach the tassels)
Weave drawstrings through dc row of body. Weave 2nd drawstring opposite of first to make a secure closing when they are tightened. Tie tails together with a square knot at ends after weaving. Do not cut tails.
TASSELS (Make 2)
Cut 24 pieces of yarn 5" long, center over tails at end of drawstrings and tie securely with a square knot. Do not cut tying yarn (tails from handles), but incorporate them in the tassel. Fold at the tying point, and straighten yarn so it lays evenly. Using a short length of yarn, tie the tassel tightly about 3/4" from top. Straighten tails of tassel and cut off evenly at about 1 1/2".
Tassels may be made with any of the three colors used in the purse, or you may mix the colors any way you want.
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If you like this pattern but don't have time to make it yourself, I can make it for you for $10. No postage, as the price will cover the entire cost. Write to me at Wahnoma@aol.com if you would like to order one already made.
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