Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
By Harlean Greathouse
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| Baby Cradle Purse |
Supplies:
- Detergent bottle, oval shape
- 3 ply yarn, baby or sport
- 3 inch baby doll or size to fit
- Scrap of fabric for a blanket
- Heavy Duty Shears
- 1/4 inch paper punch
- Crochet hook size F
Instructions:
Remove label from bottle and cut 2 inches above the bottom with heavy duty scissors. Punch holes around edge of bottle, approximately 1/4 inch apart.
Using crochet hook, size F, crochet the "Bonnet" first.
Ch 2. Make 7 HDC in first Ch. Ch 2 and turn. (Ch 2 counts as first HDC in next row).
2nd Row: 2 HDC in 1st st. 1 HDC in next 4 sts, 3 HDC in last st. Ch 2; turn.
3rd Row: 2 HDC in 1st st. *HDC in next st. Repeat from * across, ending with 3 HDC in last st. Ch 2; turn.
4th Row: HDC in each of first 3 sts. 2 HDC in each of next 6 sts. HDC in each of last 3 sts. Ch 2; turn.
5th & 6th Rows: 1 HDC in each st across. Ch 2; turn.
7th Row: 1 DC in each st across. Do not end off.
Invert the bonnet into bottle as show in photo. Make 2 SC in each hole around the edge of the bottle, catching the edge of the bonnet as you go. Join with a Sl St.
2nd rnd: Ch 2, 2 DC in first st. * Skip 2 sts; 3 DC in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with Sl St to top of first shell. This row is the base row for the shell st pattern.
3rd, 4th, & 5th Rows: 3DC in each space between shells. Repeat ending each round with Sl St to op of first shell.
6th Row: (Beading Row) Ch 3 *sk 2 sts. HDC in next st; ch 1. Repeat around. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3.
7th Row: in first ch 1 space make 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC. In next ch 1 space, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 sc. Repeat around. Join with Sl St.
Make 2 Drawstrings: Ch 85 and end off for each one. Thread through the beading row beginning each string from opposite sides, and knot the ends. You may attach pompoms to hide the knots if you wish.
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By Harlean from Hot Springs, Arkansas
About The Author:
Harlean Greathouse is a mother of three who has been married for 45 years. Long time readers of ThriftyFun will probably recognize her as Harlean from Arkansas, the name she has posted under as a valuable member of the ThriftyFun community. She specializes in wood crafts and enjoys designing crafts using recyclable materials, knitting, crochet and has been an arts and crafts vendor for over 35 years. Harlean has a CD available with 11 unique crafts designs for only $5.00 (including shipping). For more information visit:
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Feedback About This Post:
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
Could you tell me where you bought the little baby
that goes inside the purse. I really enjoyed your
pattern, I have 5 of them to make, for granddaughters, nieces and neighbors little girls.
Thank you.
Post by ellen52
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
This is one of my patterns and I wanted to add some information. This is a vintage pattern and I understand that some of you are having trouble finding the small dolls. At the time I was making these, the dolls were available in craft stores, dime stores (remember those?) etc. Since someone asked about them, I did a little research. I could not find any in the on line craft supplies companies, but the other day I looked at the local Hobby Lobby store. They don't have the small baby dolls, but they do have a cute Kewpie doll about 3 inches high, and they also have tiny teddy bears that would be a good substitute for the small dolls. Hope you can find what you need.
Harlean from Arkansas
Post by Harlean from Arkansas
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
My mom used to make these, and I did as well for my nieces when they were little.
Post by skayc1
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
Just wanted to let you know that I posted about this pattern on the daily chum. www.limenviolet.com/blog. Too cute!
Post By adminnie (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
OMG, I think this is the cutest bag I have ever seen. I am going to ATTEMPT to make one for my granddaughter. It is really adorable. Thanks for sharing the instructions. WOW!
Post by LINDYLOU31
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
I am blessed to know Harlean and have seen firsthand many of her creations over the years. They are awesome! Her photos are great, but when you see them up close you'll just be blown away, SO cute! I'm FINALLY going to try making one for myself to use as a little makeup bag. Thanks for posting the pattern online Harlean, so maybe I won't lose it again. :^)
Post by CrafterMary
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
I haven't
seen these in ages. since I was a little girl and that was many,many years ago
Post by imaqt1962
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
I just want to say AWWWWWW!! That is so adorable and I wish I knew how to crochet, I would make some for my neices.
Post by micksgirl
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
Oh, this is SO CUTE! I love, love, love vintage crafts. If any of my 4 children give me grandchildren (sigh) I will make this! Thank you :)
Carol
Post By Carol (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
I've always been a knitter - my mom was the crocheter. But this is just one more example of the cute and quick things you can make with crochet that would be just plain more complicated to knit! Now that I'm retired, it just may finally be time for me to take up a new hobby and teach myself to use a hook as well as needles!
Post By Janet (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
Where can I get the little dolls that are suitable for the cradle purse?
Post By Connie (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Baby Cradle Purse
I've seen these many. many years ago. Thanks for your precise instructions and photos.
Post by LITTLE SUZY
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