Do you like to knit or crochet? The women who arrive at Soujourner Center often come without any personal possessions. The “purses” that you make are filled with personal hygiene items and are very much appreciated. You can use left over yarn and any color combination you choose. Completed purses can be brought to the church office. For more information or if you need yarn contact Chris Mahon at 480-893-2579 x130 or cmahon@mvlutheran.org
CROCHETED PURSE
Yarn: 4 ply (assorted leftover yarn is fine)Size G hook
Gauge: 4sc per inch
BASE: ch 45, 2 sc in 2nd ch, sc to end of row. 3 sc in last ch. sc in each free loop of beginning chain, slip stitch to first sc, chain 1 of beginning chain
BODY OF PURSE: sc in each sc of base row. Do not join. Continue sc around until purse measures 9 ½ or 10 inches, sl st to join, chain 3
LACING ROW: sc in 2nd sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc*, continue around, sl st in 1st ch; chain 3.
Row 2: dc in each stitch around, end.
DRAWSTRINGS: (make 2) with double yard, chain for 40 inches.
Beginning at left end, weave drawstring through every 3rd space on lacing row, end at left end, tie ends together. Weave 2nd drawstring from right through same spaces as first drawstring. Tie ends together.
KNITTED PURSE
Yarn: 4 ply
Needles: Size 9 or 10
Cast on 60 sts (or 61 if using seed st )
BODY OF PURSE: Knit using seed st, garter st, or stockinette st for 9 ½ inches.
LACING ROW: K1, yo, K2 tog across row to last st, K1
FINISHING: K (in pattern) 3 rows, bind off. Sew side and bottom seams.
DRAWSTRINGS: Make 2 using double yarn (40 inches.) Crochet or finger crochet. Lace through holes and tie ends.
