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6 Must Have Crochet Handbags

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Must Have Handbags - Leisure Arts - Review and Giveaway
Swirl Handbag - Must Have Handbags - Leisure Arts - Book Review
Bucket Style Tote - Must Have Handbags - Leisure Arts - Book Review
Must Have Handbags Review eBook Leisure Arts
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Must Have Handbags Review eBook Leisure Arts
Must Have Handbags Review eBook Leisure Arts

This great 34-page eBook includes 6 Must Have Crochet Handbags that you can crochet!


I received a copy of this book to review from Leisure Arts. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase this book after you click on one of my affiliate links in the post, I will receive a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.

Must Have Handbags - Leisure Arts - Review and Giveaway

Title: Must Have Handbags
Designer: Drew Emborsky
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., 2020

Must Have Handbags

These patterns were designed by Drew Emborsky and include 6 different crochet handbags. All patterns included are rated at an EASY skill level.

Special stitches are outlined at the beginning of each pattern and include both written instructions and diagrams (when needed).

Some of the stitches used to make these handbags are:

  • Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)
  • Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)
  • Linked Double Crochet (Ldc)
  • Back loop only stitches
  • Single Crochet (sc)
  • Double Crochet (dc)
  • Bobble
  • Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr)
  • Split Front Post Treble Crochet (Split FPtr)
  • Front and Back Post Decreases

The Bucket Style Tote, Purse and Swirl Handbag are crocheted with 2 strands of yarn held together.

Some of the other supplies you may need are:

  • magnetic clasp
  • swivel clasps
  • D-Rings
  • purse handle
  • magnetic snaps
  • cotton filler cord piping (12/32″)
  • wood purse handles
  • yarn needle
  • adjustable purse handle

6 Handbag Crochet Patterns

  • Barrel Purse | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5.5 mm (I) hook | 12 inches tall X 9 inches width at base
  • Bucket Style Tote | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 9 mm (M/N) hook | 14 inches tall X 12 inches width at base X 18.5 inches width at top
  • Purse | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 6.5 mm (K) hook |9.5 inches tall X 17 inches width at base
  • Swirl Handbag | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook and 6.5 mm (K) hook | 8.5 inches tall X 12.5 inches width at base
  • Striped Purse | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5.5 mm (I) hook | 10.5 inches tall X 21 inches width at the base X 8 inches purse opening
  • Hobo Tote | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 21 inches tall X 20 inches width at base
  • Bucket Style Tote - Must Have Handbags - Leisure Arts - Book Review
    Bucket Style Tote
  • Swirl Handbag - Must Have Handbags - Leisure Arts - Book Review
    Swirl Handbag

Take a closer look at the projects you can make here: Must Have Handbags

The General Instructions section of the eBook, begins on page 27. Explanations and diagrams (where needed) are provided for the following stitches and techniques:

Stitch Guide

  • Gauge
  • Markers
  • Joining with SC
  • Joining with DC
  • Back Ridge of a Chain
  • Free Loops of a Chain
  • Back or Front Loop Only
  • Post Stitch

The yarns used to create the sample handbags for this publication were:

  • Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® Yarn. Medium Weight Yarn [4]

My favorite Must Have Handbag is the Bucket Style Tote. Which is your favorite?

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7 Comments | Date: 06/03/2021  | By: Rhondda

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  1. Kim Lennie says

    19/06/2021 at 4:56 PM

    I love the swirl bag.

  2. Suzanne says

    21/04/2021 at 2:04 PM

    Love the bags!!

  3. Valerie says

    18/04/2021 at 3:06 AM

    The bucket style tote is definitely my favorite too!

  4. Connie Dews says

    08/03/2021 at 12:26 AM

    Ice Box Crochet; SKU# 5836C

    A cute little ice box with all kinds of food. I’m sure the kiddos I love would love to play with the whole set.

  5. Monica says

    07/03/2021 at 11:39 PM

    Crochet for the Home – 40 Quick Projects to Add Style to Any Room

  6. Kim Lennie says

    06/03/2021 at 11:06 AM

    I would love you to review the Graph Crochet Leisure Arts Book. I’ve always wanted to try doing this. Good Luck Ladies !

  7. Verna says

    06/03/2021 at 10:48 AM

    I think this would be interesting to read a review on. So many different types of patterns to be made with t-shirt yarn.
    As far as my favorite, I do really like the bucket style as well, but the purple bag I think is fabulous. Sorry I couldn’t find the name of it to make sure.

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