Grandma Duck Designs: Petunia Purse (18" Doll)

Petunia with her Favorite Purse

I'd like to introduce you to Petunia. She joined our family this fall. Since her arrival, I've been sewing and crocheting all sorts of clothing and accessories. This is my first published crochet design for dolls. I love how it turned out!

The purse is based on my most popular dishcloth pattern: Dreaming of Spring Dishcloth. It has a pretty floral center. Below you will find two options for the purse: one solid color and one three-color version. I can't decide which I like the best. I just know that Petunia is going to get purses to match all the fun outfits I've been designing and sewing.

Please add a comment to let me know if you want to see more doll items! So far I've designed a "Dolly and Me" crochet ear warmer, a crochet elf hat, two sewn shirt and one sewn skirt. It's been so fun for me to get back to sewing!

Supplies:
Sinfonia Mercerized Cotton yarn weight 3, 20 yards.
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Stitches & Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sl-st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
puff st = 3 double crochet puff stitch
ch-sp = chain space

Puff stitch directions: Yarn over, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, draw the yarn through the stitch, yarn over, and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook. 2 loops remain on the hook. In the same stitch, repeat the preceding step twice. You should have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw the yarn through all 4 loops on the hook. The puff stitch is complete.

Option 1 - Using 1 Color Yarn Throughout

Ch 4, sl-st in the last ch to make a circle. (or start with a magic circle.)

Row 1: ch 2, 12 dc in circle. sl-st to join. (12 stitches total)

Row 2: ch2, puff st in same stitch as the ch. {chain 2, complete one puff st in the next stitch, repeat 11 times} sl-st to join. (12 puff stitches, 24 chains total)

Row 3:sl-st in next st, sl-st into first chain two space. Chain 2, 3hdc in the chain space. {4 DC in each chain space, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (48 stitches total)

Make 2. Weave in all the ends on the first. Do not bind off after completing the last slip stitch on row 3 on the second side.

Attaching the two sides:
Line up the front and back. sc through one st on both front and back, {sc through st on both front and back, repeat 30 times} (32 sc stitches)

Make the strap:
ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook, {sc in next ch repeat 31 times} (32 stitches on the strap.)

Finishing:
Single crochet around the opening and attached the strap.
sc in next st, sc around until you reach the other end of the opening. Sc through strap and final stitch, turn purse, sc through strap and first stitch, sc around, sc through strap and final stitch. Bind off.

Option 2: Three Colors of Yarn

Color A: flower center
Color B: flower petals
Color C: outside edge and strap

Using color A, ch four, sl-st in the last ch to make a circle. (or start with a magic circle.)

Row 1: ch 2, 12 dc in circle. sl-st to join. (12 stitches total)

Switch to color B
Row 2: ch2, puff st in same stitch as the ch. {chain 2, complete one puff st in the next stitch, repeat 11 times} sl-st to join. (12 puff stitches, 24 chains total)

Switch to color C
Row 3:sl-st in next st, sl-st into first chain two space. Chain 2, 3hdc in the chain space. {4 DC in each chain space, repeat 11 times} Slip stitch to join. (48 stitches total)

Make 2. Weave in all the ends on the first. Do not bind off after completing the last slip stitch on row 3 on the second side.

Attaching the two sides:
Line up the front and back. sc through one st on both front and back, {sc through st on both front and back, repeat 30 times} (32 sc stitches)

Make the strap:
ch 33, sc in 2nd ch from hook, {sc in next ch repeat 31 times} (32 stitches on the strap.)

Finishing:
Single crochet around the opening and attached the strap.
sc in next st, sc around until you reach the other end of the opening. Sc through the strap and final stitch, turn purse, sc through the strap and first stitch, sc around, sc through the strap and final stitch. Bind off. Weave in the ends.

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