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Check out my recycled plastic ripple purse! I have had a ripple purse on my to-do list for quite awhile. I am happy to report that it’s finally completed and here is the result. This Chevron pattern is a bit more difficult when you are using recycled plastic bags. I crocheted the recycled grocery bags together and lined my purse when finished. If you are new to crocheting with plastic bags, here is the picture tutorial to help you.

Here is a picture of the inside lining.
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One more picture with the strap untied.

I hope you enjoy this recycled plastic bag pattern and as always happy green crafting to you!

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Free Crocheted Recycled Ripple Purse Pattern

Purse measures 8 inches wide and 8” long.
Strap length is 32 inches when not tied.

Material: One ball of plastic bags cut into 1” strips of blue and smaller ball of green
One button – 1-1/4” button shown on bag.

Hook: Metal “H” hook

Chain 32 - Working with blue plarn. Turn.

Row 1
Work 2 Sc into the 2nd Ch from hook. *Sc in ea of the next 3 sts in ch, Skip next 3 sts in ch, 3 Sc in the next st, Sc in ea of the next 3 sts *
Repeat between * to last st of row. Work 2 Sc in last st of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 - 4 (Pattern row)
Work 2 sc in 1st st of row, *Sc in the next 3 sts, leave 2 sts unworked
at bottom of bend. Work Sc in ea of the next 3 sts. Work 3 Sc in next st, (top of bend) *. Repeat pattern to last st of row. Work 2 Sc in last st of row. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 5 - 6
Switch to green plarn, carrying color change plarn up side edge loosely.
Work pattern rows as shown in row 2.

Row 7 - 10
Changing back to blue plarn, work 4 rows of pattern row as shown.

Row 11- 12
Switch back to green, work 2 rows in established pattern row.

Continue in pattern working 4 rows in blue and then 2 rows of green in established pattern row until 36 rows completed.

Row 37 - 38
Using blue plarn, work two rows in established pattern row.

Hint: on last rows, FO or hide under your carrying plarn color changes so they don’t show on purse flap.

Row 39
Work in established pattern row again EXCEPT at center add ch 1 between the 2 skipped sts to create a buttonhole. Finish row in established pattern.

Row 40
Work in established pattern EXCEPT at center work 1 Sl St in the ch 1 space for the buttonhole. Finish row in established pattern. FO. Weave ends under on inside of the bag.

Fold over bag approx. 8″ for bag with the remainder to create a flap for purse closure. Weave sides together using a piece of blue plarn.

Strap: Create strap by attaching your “yarn” with a Sl St to spot where you want to start strap on side of purse next to flap. Chain until strap measures 32 inches or desired length. Attach strap to opposite side of purse with a Sl St. Turn and work back up the chain by working a Sc around the chain until you get back to opposite end of strap handle. Adjust your Sc stitches around chain as needed to provide a smooth strap for your bag. The Sc’s slide a bit and this allows for you to adjust your stitches as needed. Attach your yarn with a Sl St next to the st where you started the strap. Fasten off and weave ends under on inside of the bag.

Sew button on purse under buttonhole space.

I added a simple lining to my bag and hand-stitched it in place along the top edge inside the plastic bag shell.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sk - Skip
Rnd - Round

This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy at My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for private individual use. No commercial sales or use is permitted. Links to this pattern are acceptable. ©2008

Filed under: Crocheted Bags, Plastic Bag Crafts on February 24th, 2008