This adorable handbag requires 132 yards of Super Bulky Yarn. Suggested crochet hook is a 12 mm Crochet Hook (a European size between P and Q). You will also need two bamboo "D" shaped bag handles.

Tess Dawson's patterns have wonderful graphics on the reverse side of each pattern. The graphics clearly show each crochet stitch, making these patterns very suitable for beginners. Both new and experienced crocheters should note, however, that Tess Dawson's patterns are British, and British crochet terminology differs from American terminology. It is very easy to follow. Here is the translation:

British single crochet = US slipped stitch
British double crochet = US single crochet
British treble crochet = US double crochet
British half-treble crochet = US half-double crochet
British double treble crochet = US treble crochet
British triple treble crochet = US double treble crochet
British quadruple treble crochet = US triple treble crochet

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