Plaid Wristlet Purse for Runway Crochet

The second pattern I am revealing from the Runway Crochet book, is the Plaid Wristlet Purse. This purse evolved so much in the process of creation. My original sketch was not a wristlet and it had stripes and a large bow. Quite a few changes were made along the way! I adore surface crochet and have always wanted to emulate plaid in crochet, so it all came together nicely. I love clutch purses, but they can be difficult to carry, so I added a stylish wrist chain to make life easier. If you are more of a traditional clutch purse fan, you could leave off the chain.

The sample for the book is a festive colorful version; I would also like to make a dark version, in black, shades of grey and an accent color like red, gold or Teal. I am thinking I would like to wear this purse with a monochromatic outfit to let the purse take center stage!

Revealing the Modern Waves Necklace from the "Runway Crochet" Book

Runway Crochet by the legendary designer Margaret Hubert, also includes designs by the talented: Doris Chan, Ellen Gormley, Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, Sharon Valencia, and Tatyana Mirer.

When Margaret told me the fashion forward theme of the book, I was instantly on board with the idea, and I had a lot of fun brainstorming ideas! I was keen to submit a necklace, because I thought this book would be a great place to showcase a statement piece.

This necklace components are simple to crochet, but the way it is put together makes it eye-catching and unusual. I think what really makes this piece, is the pearl cotton edging, it gives it a delicate feel and softens the look. It is a fun project which requires very little time or yarn. I have 2 more designs in this book that I will be revealing soon, so please stay tuned! 

Modern Waves Necklace

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