

You can use any type of cord or ribbon you prefer for your drawstring cord. ch1, *sc BLO, sk2, 6dc BLO, sk2,* repeat between * to the end of round, sl st into the first sc st to join, fasten off and weave in ends. Turn to work in the opposite direction and work this round in the Back Loops Only. You could use stronger polyester thread, or Nylon fishing/jewellery thread instead I have doubled up my cotton thread, before threading it through the needle, so that my thread has 4 strands for added strength. Allow the glue to dry, and then reinforce the join by sewing along the holes with a sewing needle and thread. You may find it easier to glue one side at a time. I have used UHU All Purpose Adhesive glue, but any similar glue will do. Apply a little glue under the rim of the frame, and tuck the top edge into the frame. Start by placing the kiss frame around the top of your purse with the holes of the frame facing down. Attaching your Crochet Purse to the Kiss Clasp Frame I purchased mine from Amazon, simply search for “keyring kiss clasp lock frame” and you should find lots to choose from, sold in various quantities.

These come with the keyring attachment already on the kiss frame. I have designed this purse to fit a mini keyring 2”(5cm) kiss clasp frame. 5dc would mean work dc 5 times in the next stitch. Numbers in front of stitches indicate the number of stitches worked into the same stitch, eg. For example would mean sc each into the next 3 stitches, increase in the next st. To help you read this pattern, the commas represent each stitch or the number of stitches after x. Numbers shown in ( ) at the end of each row/round indicates the number of stitches you should have at the end of that row/round. ( mr) Magic Ring, ( ch) Chain, ( ch sp) Chain Space, ( sl st) Slip Stitch, ( sc) Single Crochet, ( inc) Increase – 2 sc in the same place, ( dec) Decrease (Invisible) – hook through the front loops only of the next 2 stitches and make a sc, ( dc) Double Crochet, ( BLO) Back Loops Only. Please refer to my Crochet Terms Conversion Chart for help with translating into UK terms. This pattern is written using US crochet terms. Crochet Stitches & Terms Used For the Rainbow Purse
