Hi, I’m back for another free crochet pattern as promised. I would like to share this adorable crocodile stitch purse bag with you. I made a black one for our convention but when I took pictures for the tutorial the stitches were barely visible. I decided to make another one in pink and white. I was really happy with the outcome. It turned out great. It’s so adorable and much prettier than my first one. I made a photo tutorial for this pattern and I hope you find it easier to follow.
Here’s the pattern:
Supplies Needed:
Worsted Weight Yarn (pink and white)
5.5 mm crochet hook
yarn cutter
tapestry needle
crystal buttons
zipper
Chain 70, Slip stitch to the first chain
Chain 3, Counts as a DC
DC all your way around
70 DC made, slip stitch to the 3rd chain of your Chain 3
Chain 1
Yarn Over
Insert your hook on the first post (Chain 3 post) to make a DC
Make 5 DC on the post
Chain 1
Turn your work to this position
Insert your hook on the second DC post
Work a 5 DC on the second DC post
Chain 1
Skip 5 DC posts
Make 5 DC on post
Chain 1
Turn your work, yarn over and insert hook to the next DC post
Make 5 DC, Chain 1, 2 crocodile stitches made.
Continue to make crocodile stitches all your way around,
(Skip 5 DC, 5 DC on the post, Chain 1, turn your work
make 5 DC on the next DC post, Chain 1)
Slip stitch, Chain 3
Continue to work DC all your way around, 70 DC made
Slip stitch to the 3rd chain of Chain 3, Chain 1
Yarn over, Insert hook in the Chain 3 post
5 DC in the post, Chain 1
Turn your work over, Insert hook on next DC post,
Make 5 DC on post, Chain 1Skip 5 DC posts,
Continue to make crocodile stitches all your way around
Make 2 more crocodile stitches rows as shown above,
Change to white color, Chain 3, DC all your way around,
slip stitch to the 3rd chain of Chain 3, 70 DC made
Chain 3, DC decrease all your way around
Watch this video tutorial on how to make a dc dec,
also known as dc2tog
On the next 2 rows: (Chain 3, Double Crochet around,
slip stitch to 3rd chain of chain 3)
Fasten Off, Weave on ends.
Sew the bottom
Attach a zipper and crystal buttons for the accent
Feel free to share this crocodile stitch purse pattern with your friends. Credit me as the Designer and provide a link back to my site.
Please leave a message below for any clarifications and corrections on my pattern. You can also email me at rhea@craftyguild.com. I’ll be happy to help you out.
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Happy crocheting everyone…
Happy crocheting everyone…
I have watched so many videos, and read so many tutorials on how to do this stitch and couldn’t get it, but your tutorial just clicked. I am so happy I can finally do the crocodile stitch! Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome Sarah. I’m glad that you find the photo tutorial for the crocodile stitch easy to follow. I really love this stitch and I’m planning to make a bloomer for my niece.
i cant download this pattern .
I have found a way to copy thankyou