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Scale and Shell Bag

"This free crochet pattern teaches how to make this cute handbag, purse or bag using the shell and crocodile stitch. The Scale and Shell Bag comes with helpful pictures and video tutorials for both right and left-handed."
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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princess6860504
Aug 24, 2018
As ad adult, I would not wear this bag on a daily basis, but I would for a fun night on the town. It would certainly be a conversation starter. It looks like something that would be a great seller at a renaissance craft fair table. I think the young girls would like it, as well. I have not YET mastered that dragon scale/crocodile tears stitch yet!

JaneEK
Jul 21, 2018
I can completely see the rationale of naming this pattern Scale and Shell, but it really reminds me more of a ballerina tutu than anything else. Worked up in pink and purple, wouldnt this be adorable as a bag for dance class? Its the perfect size for packing along your Capezios, and maybe a juice box or other snack for after class.

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