Leisure Arts Crochet Handcrafted Handbags Intermediate Book 3- Everything you need to know to make professional handbags.
This intermediate crochet book includes a 31 page guide to purse making basics and 7 project patterns.
Purse-making guide covers: swatching, tools, yarn types, weaving ends, blocking, joining stitches, interfacing, lining, creating handles, attaching hardware and closures, special techniques and more.
Projects include: diamond coin purse, double zipper travel bag, puff stitch clutch, tote with zipper pockets, grommet bag, tapestry drawstring backpack and Arabel cabled tote.
Designs can be made using US size 2 fine, 3 light and 4 worsted weight yarns and crochet hooks in sizes H-8, 5 millimeters, and I-9, 5.35 millimeters.
Finished bags measure between 5 1/2"x 4"x 1" and 12"x 9"x 3". Intermediate skill level. 64 pages, softcover.
