Peachy Purse
I'm completely in love with the newspaper, Crochet Nation. 😍 I made this little peachy purse starting with their pattern instructions for the "Fringe Clutch," issue 2, page 4. With a few of my own experimental modifications. Because, you had me at fringe. 😄 But, then I decided it was not enough fringe. 😎 Thank you, Crochet Nation, for the inspiration, and for being awesome. 😘
As you can see below, and in the Peachy Purse folder, my final product is just a rough draft. It needs some blocking, and next time maybe some closer attention to stitch counts, plus I think a little bit more fringe. 😆 Still, not bad for a quick whip-it-up piece that is just cute as a button and sweet as a peach.
I am obsessed with fringe'y purses. Here's a whole folder of Dazzly designs, with all their silly sparkle and fringe'y fun. I love playing in the Dazzly space. (Thanks, Jean, for introducing it to me!) Because I love thinking about crocheting a real world version of that gem'tastic magic. Just dreaming about what is possible - even though those fantastical patterns are basically impossible. 😂 I'm so inspired by, and simply obsessed with the vintage vibe, because here's another whole folder of gorgeous pieces from the real world. Antique, mesh purses. I can't stop staring. (Thanks to Cathy for making me nuts over that.) 🤩 If I eventually crochet a piece just 1% as gorgeous as any one of those mesh purses, I will call it my masterpiece.
My little peachy purse here is not a masterpiece, but it sure is cute. 😻 And I absolutely love how that fringe turned out (above). And look how great this little purse goes with my jean jacket (below). It is almost as cute as Smokey Bear with bunny ears. 😁
You can call me "Bag Lady." Or maybe, "crazy for crochet clutches." Possibly, "power to the hippie purse, crochet style." 😆 Yes, I have a long term love affair going with purses, pouches, and clutches of all kinds:
Colorful Crochet + Fringe = Creative Crafty Fun
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