Crochet Darling Sheep Purse Instructions

Introduction

The Crochet Darling Sheep Purse is an adorable and unique accessory that is sure to capture hearts and turn heads wherever you go! This charming purse combines functionality with cuteness, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their outfit. With its soft, fluffy texture and playful design, carrying this purse feels like having a delightful little companion by your side.

Whether you're running errands or heading out for a fun day, this purse is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and to those around you. Don't be surprised if you receive compliments and inquiries about where you found such a charming accessory - the Crochet Darling Sheep Purse is truly a standout piece that will make you feel like a trendsetter with a friendly touch!

Finished Size

23 cm wide x 20 cm high (without handle)

Gauge

15 sc x 17 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm

Supplies

• One skein of Aran, 10 ply (heavy worsted) weight yarn; colorway Cream
• Small amount of worsted weight yarn (soft) in persimmon, brown and black
• 6 mm crochet hook for purse
• 4.5 mm crochet hook for eyes
• Yarn needle to sew in the ends
• Scissors

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• blo: back loop only
• MC: main color

Special Stitches:

• psc: picot single crochet / granule stitch
• standing sc: standing single crochet

Sheep Purse Instructions

Front Piece

With a 6 mm crochet hook and MC, chain 24.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook and 1 sc in each ch across, ch1, turn. (23 sts)

Row 2: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st till last st, 2 sc in last st, ch1, turn (25 sts)

Row 3: 1 sc in each st across, ch1, turn (25 sts)

Row 4: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st till last st, 2 sc in last st, ch1, turn (27 sts)

Row 5: 1 sc in each st across, ch1, turn (27 sts)

Row 6: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st till last st, 2 sc in last st, ch1, turn (29 sts)

Rows 7-23: 1 sc in each st across, ch1, turn (29 sts)

Row 24 (On the wrong side): 1 sc in first st and 1 sc in each of next 6 sts, (1 psc in next st, 1 sc in next st) x8 times, 1 sc in each st till end of row, ch1, turn.

Row 25 (On the right side): 1 sc in each st across, ch1, turn. (29 sts)

Note: Work behind the psc sts from previous row, pushing them to front.

Continuation of Front Piece

Row 26 (On the wrong side): 1 sc in first st and 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, (1 psc in next st, 1 sc in next st) x9 times, 1 sc in each st till end of row, ch1, turn.

Row 27 (On the right side): 1 sc in each st across, ch1, turn. (29 sts)

Row 28 (On the wrong side): 1 sc in first st and 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, (1 psc in next st, 1 sc in next st) x10 times, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, ch1, turn.

Row 29 (On the right side): 1 sc in each st across, ch1, turn. (29 sts)

Row 30 (On the wrong side): 1 sc in first st, *1 psc in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * across, ch 1. Do not turn!

Continue to work granule stitch on the wrong side around the face: 1 sc in first st, *1 psc in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * around, with 2 sts into corner sts, continue the same way till you reach to top. Cut yarn. Fasten off.

Back Piece

Repeat as for the front side till row 23, inclusive row 23.

Rows 24-29: Continue working as row 23, sc in each st across.

Row 30 (On the wrong side): 1 sc in first st, *1 psc in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * across, ch1. Do not turn!

Continue to work granule stitch around, the same way as for the front side. Ch 1 and cut the yarn leaving a long tail to join front and back pieces together.

Joining the Front and Back Pieces Together

Turn both front and back pieces on the wrong side and place them one on top of each other.

With the long tail of the back piece, join the pieces together, slip stitching through both top loops of each side, pushing the psc sts through to pop out on the right side of the purse, as in the picture.

Ears

With a 6 mm crochet hook and soft pink yarn, work 9 chs.

R1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 2 chs, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, 3 dc in last st. Do not turn! Continue working in the round on the opposite site of foundation chain: 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in next ch, 2 sc in same ch used for the first sc at beg of round, sl st to top of first sc. Cut yarn. Fasten off.

Continuation of Ears

R2: Join MC with a standing sc into back loop of first sc of previous round. Continue working only into back loop of stitches: 1 sc into same st as the standing sc, 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, join with sl st to top of first sc.

R3: ch1, 2 sc in first st and 2 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 6 sts, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in each of next 5 sts, join with sl st to top of first sc.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Fasten off.

Eyes

With a 4.5 mm hook and black yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: work 6 sc into ring, sl st to top of first sc. Cut yarn. Fasten off leaving a tail to embroider later the eyelashes with.

Round 2: Join brown yarn with a sl st to top of a sc of previous round, ch1, work 2 hdc into same st as the sl st and 2 hdc in each of next 4 sc, at the half of the last hdc change to white, finish the stitch and continue with white 2 hdc in last st, sl st to top of first hdc.

Cut yarns, leaving a long tail to sew the eyes onto the purse.

Handle

With MC ch 72, leaving a long tail at the beginning. (Will be used later for sewing one side of the handle onto purse)

R1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (71 sts)

R2: 1 sc in first st, * 1 psc in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * till last st, work 3 sc in last st.

Do not turn anymore! Continue working on the opposite site of the foundation ch: * 1 sc, 1 psc*, repeat from * to * so that the psc stitches of the sides are perfectly aligned like in a mirror, ending with 1 sc in last st. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the other side of the handle onto the purse.

Attaching the Pieces

Before sewing the ears onto the purse, pinch the end together and sew a few stitches together.

Sew the ear and the eyes, embroider the nose, the mouth, and the eyelashes referring to the main picture. Pinning the pieces in place will be a great help.

Sew the handle to the inside of the purse, putting your strap down about 5 cm to the inside (on both sides). Sew in all ends.