Pastel Splash

**A Little About This Pattern:** The Pastel Splash handbag is the perfect bag accessory for your Spring and Summer needs. Designed with function and simplicity in mind, it works well for advanced beginners and experienced crocheters alike. This handbag uses 2 strands of yarn held together for the main part of the bag, and is worked from the bottom up. The pattern includes detailed written directions, along with a short video tutorial and helpful reference photos for adding a very comfortable shoulder strap. The addition of the shoulder strap will give you options for wearing the handbag over your shoulder or carrying it by using the built-in handles. The shoulder strap can be made to any length desired for the best possible fit. **CROCHET HOOKS:** I (5.5mm) - Used for the main bag body H (5.0mm) - Used for the top band of the bag (4.5 mm) - Used for the shoulder strap Feel free to use any cotton yarn or hook size that feels most comfortable to use with your yarn selection. To achieve a very similar finished look, I highly recommended using the yarn used for the sample bag. Total yardage will vary depending on the yarn selected, hook used and personal tension. **ADDITIONAL NOTIONS:** 2” Button 2 Hinged Purse Rings 2 Swivel Snap Hooks (Swivel Clasps) Measuring tape Removable Stitch Markers Tapestry or Large-Eyed Needle Scissors **YARN SPECIFICS:** Cascade Yarns Noble Cotton (100% mercerized long staple cotton; 2 hanks hand dyed, 2 hanks solid) Sample colorways: #506 Candy - (multi-colorway - 5.9 oz/371 yards) #75 Turquoise - (solid colorway - 6.5 oz/409 yards) **STITCH ABBREVIATIONS:** BLO - back loop only CH - chain SC - single crochet SL ST - slip stitch TS - Thermal Stitch © Copyright Merri Purdy/Purdy Sweet Crochet 2025. All rights reserved. The pattern and photos in this design, are the property of Merri Purdy. As with all of my designs, I am always willing to assist if you have questions or concerns.