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Piper Patchwork Handbag
"Show off your spring style with the Piper Patchwork Crochet Handbag. This is super quick & fun crochet pattern that is easy enough for beginners. Whip up a bunch of these awesome squares and assemble in a special way to create a sensational accessory with a lot of texture and sass! It holds all your essentials and is a great scrap-buster project. Plus, it makes a great market bag! Crochet up one in your favorite color scheme!"
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge13 stitches and 8 rows = 4-inches in double crochet (dc) -or- 13 stitches and 12 rows = 4-inches in pattern (see Instructions in pattern)
Finished SizeApproximately 16 (L) x 16 (W)