Little Purse No. 2

If you're an absolute beginner crocheter, this is the easiest little bag to make! Usually when I teach people to crochet I'll teach them to make a scarf, but in the spring and summer that isn't the most ideal project, so I came up with this bag project as a cute warm-weather alternative. This purse starts out as a simple rectangle, which is then folded and seamed up the edges, leaving a couple inches for a flap with an optional buttonhole. The strap is made separately then sewn on. This purse is the easier beginner version of our [Little Purse No. 1 pattern][1]! **SKILL LEVEL** Absolute Beginner ([refer to this page for skill level descriptions][2]) **TECHNIQUES USED** chain stitch, single crochet, simple seaming, weaving in ends. **YARN** 110 yards of worsted weight yarn **HOOK** US J / 6 mm hook **NOTIONS** scissors, darning/tapestry needle, darning/tapestry needle, scissors, 3/4” button (optional) **GAUGE** 3.5 sts & 4 rows per inch in single crochet **MEASUREMENTS** 7.25” wide, 6” tall, 40” strap (can be modified) [1]: https://cleosyarnshop.com/products/little-purse-no-1 [2]: https://cleosyarnshop.com/blogs/learn/whats-your-crochet-skill-level