Purse of Prosperity Crochet Pattern Download

The pomegranate is a multicultural symbol for prosperity, fruitfulness, abundance, and fertility. It is often cited as a metaphor for a woman’s mind—many jeweled thoughts tucked away in hidden chambers. This elegant purse created by Sarah Read, perfect for carrying your own treasures, is adorned with an image of a pomegranate, worked in tapestry crochet.

Finished Size: Purse measures 8½" wide x 9½" tall (21.5 x 24 cm), excluding purse frame.
Yarn Weight: Sportweight (# 2 Fine).
Hook: Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; sewing needle and matching thread; ½ yd (45.5 cm) lining material; 5" (12.5 cm) vintage purse frame with matching chain cord; small selection of 6/0 seed beads.
Gauge: 15 sts and 12 rows in tapestry crochet, working in blo of sts = 2" (5 cm). Gauge will vary depending on number of colors carried under sts. Overall guage is not critical, as long as top of bag fits nicely in purse frame.
Originally Published: It Girl Crochet