Boa Wrap and Purse
If you like fox then you'll love this free crochet pattern from Bernat Yarns. Crochet yourself a boa wrap and purse that looks like a fox tail. You can now wear an animal without the guilt.
SIZES
Wrap: To fit bust measurement
XS/S 28-34 ins [71-86 cm]
M 36-38 " [91.5-96.5 " ]
L/XL 40-46 " [101.5-117 " ]
2XL/3XL 48-54 " [122-137 " ]
4XL/5XL 56-62 " [142-158 " ]
Purse: Approx 10¾ ins [27 cm] wide and 9 ins [23 cm] high (excluding handles).
Materials:
- Bernat® Boa (50 g/1.75 oz)
- Main Color (MC): Light Brown
- Contrast A: Brown
Sizes MC (A)
XS/S 13 (2) balls
M 13 (2) balls
L/XL 14 (2) balls
2XL/3XL 14 (3) balls
4XL/5XL 15 (3) balls
Purse
Main Color (MC): (Light Brown) 2 balls
Contrast A: (Brown) 1 ball
Size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. ½ yd [.45 m] of lining fabric. Handles 6 ins [15 cm] wide for Purse.
GAUGE
10 sc and 12 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = Chain.
Rep = Repeat.
RS = Right Side.
Sc = Single Crochet.
Sl st = Slip Stitch.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
Yoh = Yarn over hook.
WS =Wrong Side.
Steps:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Note: To change colors, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw new color through to complete st and proceed.
Wrap
TAILS [make 99 (105-111-117-123)].
With A, ch 3.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next ch. Turn. 2 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 2 sc in next sc. Break A. Turn. 3 sc.
4th row:With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Turn.
Rep last row until Tail measures 4½ ins [11 cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.
Beg at top edge, with MC, ch 118 (124-130-136- 142).
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch across. 117 (123-129-135-141) sc.
2nd to 4th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Place last row of Tail on top of next 3 sc ofWrap. Sc through both thicknesses of same 3 sc to join Tail. Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog over last 2 sts.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
8th to 10th rows: Rep 6th and 7th rows once more, then 6th row once.
Rep 5th to 10th rows 4 times more, then 5th to 8th rows once. 83 (89-95-101-107) sc. Fasten off (bottom edge).
Purse
TAILS (make 28)
Work as forWrap.
FRONT and BACK (make alike)
With MC, ch 28.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch across. 27 sc.
2nd to 4th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. *Place last row of Tail on top of next 3 sc of Purse. Sc through both thicknesses of same 3 sc to join Tail. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. Place last row of Tail on top of next 3 sc of Purse. Sc through both thicknesses of same 3 sc to join Tail. Turn.
6th to 10th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
11th row: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Place last row of Tail on top of next 3 sc of Purse. Sc through both thicknesses of same 3 sc to join Tail.
Rep from * to last 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Turn.
12th to 16th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
17th row: As 5th row.
18th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn. Place a marker at each end of last row.
19th row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog over last 2 sts.
20th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. 17 sc.
29th to 31st rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Cut lining fabric to match front and back pieces before markers leaving ¾ inch [1.5 cm] seam allowance around all edges.
Sew Front to Back between markers leaving top edges open and taking care not to catch Tails in seam. Sew lining pieces tog using French Seam.
Fold seam allowance of lining around edges above markers to WS, pin in position to Bag, then sew.
Fold top edges of Front and Back around handle openings and sew in position on WS.
With WS tog stitch a seam ½ inch [1 cm] wide.
Trim this seam to ⅛ inch [3 mm] and press to one side. Fold fabric with RS tog along seam line and press. Stitch a seam ¼ inch [5 mm] from fold.
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danajack 0719390
Jan 30, 2015
It would look great on an animal rights poster. Yes I know it is not real but who wants to look like they are wearing fox tails. Yes it is ugly.
arlene o
Aug 31, 2013
I appreciate the imagination, creativity, and energy that went into creating this faux fur piece. It would not be something I would make to wear myself, but I would take it on as a commission or as a gift for someone special who specifically requested one or both pieces.
Ethelstrongc 74901 93
Aug 31, 2013
I absolutely love it. And Yes I would wear this wrap. I am already thinking of what color choices in yarn that I will choose. I rate it with 5 stars Ethel
compromised42 4403 508
Aug 30, 2013
I can't wear something like this. There is too much of it and too much of me. And actually I don't like it anyway.
compromised42 4403 508
Aug 30, 2013
I don't care for this for myself. It would bring too much attention to me, and that is something that I cannot deal with.
magginkat 4915793
Aug 29, 2013
That is one uglyass thing. No way would I waste the time to make it, the money to buy the yarn and most definitely would not wear it. It looks like something someone pullout of a dumpster or dreamed up during a really bad nightmare. This critter needs to have a minus rating system added to your rating table! Yee gods, that's ugly.
lawana960 2228689
Aug 29, 2013
I wouldn't make it or wear it. It would take a special person to carry this off
atfof1965 3209367
Aug 29, 2013
Giving it a pretty good because the designer was very creative. However it is not to my tastes. I prefer timeless more conservative things. If I am going to spend a lot of time creating something, I will want to be able to wear it for many years.
arlene o
Aug 29, 2013
I can see that much imagination, creativity, time and effort went into this piece, it is not something I'd make for myself. I would make it as a commission or as a gift for someone special who specifically requested it.
arlene o
Aug 29, 2013
I can see that much imagination, creativity, time and effort went into this piece, it is not something I'd make for myself. I would make it as a commission or as a gift for someone special who specifically requested it.
arlene o
Aug 29, 2013
I can see that much imagination, creativity, time and effort went into this piece, it is not something I'd make for myself. I would make it as a commission or as a gift for someone special who specifically requested it.
sue 0454450
Aug 29, 2013
I wouldn't make it or wear it. When I first saw the picture I thought it looked like the model was wrapped in sausages! Once I enlarged the photo so I could get a better look, it looked like tails. No thanks!
debrebel 0932408
Aug 28, 2013
I'm giving it an OK but. Different brand of eyelash, different color scheme, and making it more like a stole than a wrap. And the neckline is going to be different when I get done with the project. The purse, is the part I can't fathom. That is the truly horrid part. Bernat does great yarn, I use some of their other yarns. This is a miss on color. I looked at the other Boa Colors I can get and I just couldn't match up something I did like, so. I can see this as a dressup my jeans for an evening for meeting friends for food and fun on the town. Not for everyone, and not in this format!
debrebel 0932408
Aug 29, 2013
Started. I got a glossier slightly heavier eyelash and am doing it in black and a very dark silver grey for the tipping. Once I make enough 'tails' I'm making a scarf (stole) that's narrower to make it look like a foxtail garment. I am debating on getting one of my flat looms out and looming an angora like liner for it, so it would look more like a fun fur than what this looks like in it's original sample. If I could have gotten the right russet redbrown or a good mahogany, that and black tip might look good too. I'll see if I get through making enough tails. The purse... I think should be burned.
clisew19 9497995
Aug 28, 2013
Yikes!!! Looks like the tails of many dead animals. Not even as a joke would I waste my time with this whatever it is.
77marlene52 515313 8
Jan 31, 2012
Oh good lord! Thank goodness we all have different tastes! I'm sorry but I will have to agree with the last two posts, its just plain old ugly and makes the model look horrible and fat!
mzdolittle
Jan 25, 2012
This is downright ugly. No, I would never make it because neither I, or anyone I know would wear the thing.
domar987
Jan 22, 2012
There is no way any one I know would wear that! It's ugly and makes the model look at least twice as big as she most likely is.
Judible
Jan 21, 2012
This is one of the strangest things I've seen. It is not my style but it would be beautiful on someone else.
fascinated1 600063 4
Jan 21, 2012
I really like it, but I would probably never wear it and I don't know anyone that would.
millijoolz 1371202
Jan 19, 2012
I absolutely LOVE it. I am going to try to follow the pattern, to see if I can do it. If I can, I will most probably make it. It's different, it's elegant, it's just GREAT!!!!!
ertkath
Jan 19, 2012
This is kind of different, flirty, 1930's kinds of whata be that is really quite clever!! And I have just the daughter to suprise with it. What a fun project!!!
sparkie925
Jan 19, 2012
I love the wrap, i'm not real big on purses, but I love wild flairy,hippy kinda stuff, especially when the pattern is an easy one...thanks!
gdh
Jan 19, 2012
Sorry, but to me this is awful - perhaps it is better for someone a bit more adventurous.
Mrs Izzy
Jan 19, 2012
I would definately not make this. No one I know, nor myself, would ever wear this.
terryschmidt 05844 09
Jan 19, 2012
I think it's kind of cool looking but I'm not loving it so I don't think I would spend my time or money on supplies to make this. To be honest if I did make it I don't know where I would wear it.
witchywoman96
Jan 19, 2012
No way definately not my style and I don't know any one that might even wear it at all!!!
dianesummers21 928 0460
Jan 19, 2012
Not really my style,but I know of others that would wear it, and it looks really challenging and I love a challenge, so I will give it a try. Oh, and ladies, it doesn't have to be the color that is shown, I think a blue fox-tail would look very pretty, or use your imagination.....
cpgrisw 5859771
Jan 19, 2012
Okay, I really love this, but not for my (ahem) full-figured body. I think it would make me look like a balloon on top. But I love the basic outline of the wrap. It's something I've been looking for
sunnidaefox 235729 9
Jan 19, 2012
Unfortunately for whomever designed this hideous monstrosity, I think it is quite possibly the ugliest clothing decision I have ever seen. I would not wear this to take out the trash. It is horrid!
wheelock6 2365786
Jan 19, 2012
I think ot could have potential for some, but not my style at all. More soft, sweet, simplicity for me please. I really liked the most recent Editor's pick; the Hairpin Lace Shawl.
Kathie Freeman
Jan 19, 2012
Aside from the fact that it looks like a bunch of dead squirrels' tails ... uh.no.
lostandfoundlane 3 124809
Jan 19, 2012
I think that the people that have left bad comments just have no imagination and can't see the possibility's. Yes, as the pattern is now it is not very attractive, but, I would use the tails in a different way. Look back at the older real fur stoles and shawls and adapt and modify this pattern to make it more attractive. I agree that the colors are not the best and there are too many tails. Even a real fur with that many tails would be too many. See the possibility's, use your imagination and create something beautiful.
77marlene52 515313 8
Jan 31, 2012
So.... you're saying its ugly to right? Too much, wrong color, and needs modification! No one that left a negative comment including me said there were no other uses for the design but this picture is just UGLY! There are possibilities but it'll take some doing!
flutter61 4940512
Jan 19, 2012
It's an advanced pattern. I can't imagine anyone in my area wearing it. It really is over the top. I'm a plus size. That would really make me look huge.
tmorris746 6800441
Jan 19, 2012
I like it on someone else, but it's not my style. I'm too practical to wear this, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't make it for someone else. Just don't have time to work on something so elaborate. It's for someone who has everything.
Crafter 16094
Jan 19, 2012
I don't post to things like this but i just HAVE to - this is ridiculous - what an ugly unfortunate accident - what was someone thinking? The designer should be hung out to dry!
lavendereyes
Jan 19, 2012
Well, you asked for my opinion, its ugly, wouldnt even think about making it, forget about wearing it..who in their right mind do wear something like this... its a rag.dot
gre8dean 5895856
Jan 19, 2012
OMG. That is so butt ugly I wouldn't even think about crocheting that wad.
Roya
Jan 19, 2012
I am going to get some yarn and start TONIGHT! The purse I will do at another time.
Lettetia
Jan 19, 2012
The pattern would be an interesting challenge, but I would never make this because there isn't a market for something like this in my area.
irit8288 7168370
Jan 19, 2012
I think it is fabulous!! And I appreciate the various of sizes!!!
Member 14757
Jan 19, 2012
I am all for an updated style but I can't figure out if this looks like a dog or a sheep? Would not make this one:(
nangy
Jan 19, 2012
I would NOT make this!! I think it's TACKY.....I am afraid a HOUND DOG would come after me!!
rosegirl77 2079139
Jan 19, 2012
I love this, but like others have said, it ads a lot of bulk. I also would like to see an enlarged photo, and also the back. I think it could look tacky unless you have the right "look" to pull it off.
Nannetta
Jan 19, 2012
I would make and wear it. I would use diffrent colors most likly. I like the look, it would have been nice if it enlargedon screen.
lindamc 2619591
Jan 19, 2012
I would like to see the picture enlarged to make a decision if I would make it The colors are terrible for me Maybe a Fall could pull it off but not a Winter like me Black in different tectures would be so much better Even a fake fur yarn would be good I would make it and wear it I am and pudgy I don't care what people say about me but they always love my clothing I change the patterns I add some different but stylish clothing from Goodwill Some of these I alter their style or color My friends at Church love the outfits I come up with Old young men and women comment on my clothing The best thing about it is that some of them have copyied my style Even the older ladies are now wearing hats like I do Life is too short to take…Read More it seriously Have fun and comparing yourself to thin runway models will never make you or anyone around you happy My best LMc
fennewdj 4459845
Jan 18, 2012
It is interesting but I will never make it or wear it. I wouldn't have even if I was younger and slimmer. It's a little to over the top for me. I agree with the runway comment.
ksquawd
Jan 18, 2012
i think its beautiful . and if i were younger i would make one for myself .
dianet5913 7023502
Jan 18, 2012
Why are you still asking if "we" would make this shawl - now in Jan 2012, and you have been asking since 2009 - from the replies I scrolled through. I think it is time to put in the delete file and leave it there. I agree with the reader that the only women that could even wear would be under 120 lbs and working the runways.
lee22 7036877
Aug 29, 2011
I would not make this shawl. Looks like a Christmas tree with all the same ornaments. I don't like it, has too many frills, just not very becoming on anyone over 120 pounds. LB
asfoxytoo 1599492
Aug 29, 2011
You only wear this Modeling on a runway for show, not in public. Ridiculous.
StewiesMama 768505 4
Aug 28, 2011
Call me old school, but I was raised that if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all so my comment is...........................................................and then there is the............................................... But the color is interesting.
lindakidwell1017 7 756367
Aug 27, 2011
I think that it is kind of cute. I would really like to see a closer picture of it. The way it is it is really hard to see exactly what they look like...It kind of looks old fashioned too. good job. I don't know if I personally would make this only because I really don't know where I would wear something like this. have a great day and be blessed.....
Catdabrat
Aug 27, 2011
I don't mean to offend, but we were asked our opinions, so here goes! I think that is the ugliest thing ever! It's creative and innovative but to me, it's just way too bizarre. Sorry!
daywind50 4631510
Aug 27, 2011
Sorry, but think it is hideous!! That's just for hideous people!!
hwilliams1970
Aug 26, 2011
I think it looks really cool! I like it. I would wear it. I actually prefer the real thing, but this is a nice alternative.
catnaps 7028372
Aug 26, 2011
It's interesting. I like seeing different patterns. Don't think I could pull it off, though. Needs a beautiful young woman like the model to wear it with flair.
FluffyKitty
Feb 08, 2010
I LOVE this as it is very unusual. I guess I go for trendy clothes. I like one of a kind stuff.
Crafter 20692
Feb 06, 2010
This looks like something made out of the dead ferrets used to feed Buckbeak in the Harry Potter movie. What a waste of yarn.
The Editor of Fave Craftscom and AllF reeCrochetcom
Oct 28, 2009
We apologize for the confusion. This is a crochet pattern and it has been corrected. Thank you for the observation. -The Editors of FaveCrafts
Crafter 17500
Oct 28, 2009
This is a crochet pattern not knit. Do you have a new knit pattern ?
Ruth
Oct 28, 2009
At the top of this pattern it says it is for knitting but the instructions are for crochet? Ruth
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