Bridal Shell Keepsake Pouch A larger bag can be created (left photo) using the pattern below. Photo submitted by Debbie K.
Or a smaller keepsake pouch can be made (bottom photo).


Bridal Shell Purse Bridal Shell Purse Close Up Linda writes: "Here are 2 pics of the Bridal Shell Keepsake Pouch of yours!! It turned out gorgeous!!! Works up so fast and simple. Your patterns are such a joy to make!"

Bridal Keepsake Pouch Bridal Shell Keepsake Pouch/Purse
Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
100% cotton thread, size 10
Steel crochet hook, size 8 USA (1.50 mm)

Finishing Materials:
1 yard (1/4" wide ribbon)
Glue




Finished Size: Model shown: 4 1/2" T x 2 1/4" W
Gauge: 2 shell rnds = 5/8"

Pouch:

Ch 50; join with a slip st in first chain to form a ring. If a wider pouch is desired, chain a multiple of 10 and join.

Rnd 1) (Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in joining (counts as a beg shell, now and throughout); skip next 4 ch; * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch (counts as a shell, now and throughout), skip next 4 ch; repeat from * across: 10 shells. For a wider pouch you will have more shells.

Rnds 2-3) Slip st in shell space; Beg shell in same space; * shell in next shell space; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc: 10 shells.

Rnd 4) Slip st in shell space; Ch 7 (counts as first dc plus ch 4, now and throughout); * dc in next shell space, ch 4; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc (3rd ch of beg ch 7).

Rnd 5) Beg shell in joining; * shell in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc: 10 shells.

Rnds 6-12) Repeat instructions for rounds 2-5 ending with Rnd 4. Do not end off after Rnd 12.

Top Edging:

Rnd 1) (Ch 4, dc, ch 2, dc) in joining; * (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4.

Rnd 2) Slip st in next ch 2 space; Ch 1, sc in same space; * ch 5, sc in next space; repeat from * around; ch 2, dc in first sc forming last loop on round.

Rnd 3) Ch 1, sc in joining; * Ch 5, sc in next space; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Bottom Joining & Edging:

Row 1) Flatten pouch so there are an equal number of shells on each side. Join thread in foundation chain opposite a shell worked in round 1 of Pouch; Ch 1, sc in joining; * 4 sc in next space working through both sides, sc in next ch, opposite next shell through both sides; repeat from * across: 21 sc. For wider pouches it will be a multiple of 10 sc plus 1, for your final count.

Rwo 2) Ch 1, turn work; Sc in first sc, (ch 4, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in same sc; * skip next 4 sc, sc in next sc, (ch 4, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in same sc; repeat from * across: 5 shells. Fasten off, secure ends.

Finishing:

Clip ribbon in 3 equal pieces. Weave one length through Rnd 4, another through Rnd 8 and the last through Rnd 12. Glue ends together on the bottom two lengths. For the Top ribbon, start weaving from the center front of pouch and tie ends together into a bow, drawing the pouch closed.

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