From crochet.about.com - Vs and Fans Window Drawstring Purse
An original design by Sandi Marshall

This pattern shows how to convert two Vs and Fans Window Squares into a purse. First, make two squares, using the Vs and Fans Window Square free pattern, then follow the directions on this page to turn those two squares into a drawstring purse.

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Abbreviations used in this pattern: ch = chain, dc = double crochet, ea = each, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, sp = space

Materials Used In The Example:
Worsted weight yarn
U.S. Size G or H crochet hook
Two finished Vs and Fans Window Squares from the free pattern at http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa031406.htm

Finished purse size: about 8 inches wide x 7 inches long (not counting the purse strap)

Gauge: 3 1/2 sc = 1", 4 single crochet rows = 1"

In this pattern, a drawstring top made of rows of chain loops, is used as a closure for the top of the purse. The drawstring top can be left showing (as shown in the photo at the top of this page) or tucked into the purse, as shown in the example photo on the left.

How To Slip Stitch (sl st) = Insert hook in stitch, wrap yarn over hook, pull yarn through the stitch and through the loop on the hook, at the same time.

How To Crochet In The Back Loop Only - http://crochet.about.com/library/blbackfrontloop.htm

Purse Directions:
Preparing First Square:
For the outside rounds, use one of the colors that you used to crochet the two squares. Holding one square with the right side facing you, turn that square sideways so that the side of the square that is actually the top is facing to the right. Then attach the yarn to the back loop of the first sc on the edge that is currently at the top edge.
Outside Row 1 (worked three-fourths of the way around the square: ch 1, sc in the back loop only of the first sc, sc in the back loop only of ea sc until you reach the corner, ch 2 for the corner, sc in the back loop only of ea sc until you reach the next corner, ch 2 for the corner, sc in the back loop only of ea sc along the next side. End off.
Next Square: Repeat Outside Row 1 on the next square but do not end off at the end of the row. Continue with the Joining Row.
Joining Row: Hold the two pieces with the wrong sides together. ch 1. Make a single crochet through the front loop of each sc on the piece nearest to you and, at the same time, through the back loop of each corresponding sc on the piece behind (to join the two pieces by crocheting through the stitches of both pieces at the same time). In this manner, sc around 3 sides, as a way to join the two pieces (leave the top open).
Top Loops and The Edging: At the end of the Joining Row, ch 10, sl st in the last sc made in the Joining Row, then turn and sl st in ea ch of the ch-10 loop just made, sl st again in the last sc made in the Joining Row, * sc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc **, repeat the directions between * and ** 19 more times to go three-fourths of the way around the joined squares. Then make the other Top Loop, as follows: ch 10, sl st in the last sl st made in the Edging, then turn and sl st in ea ch of the ch-10 loop just made, sl st again in the last sl st made in the Edging. End off. Weave in ends.

Drawstring Top For Purse: Attach yarn in the back loop of the first sc on the right-hand side top row of the purse (not on the edging).
Drawstring Top Round 1: * Chain 5, skip next 3 sc, sc in the back loop of the next sc **, repeat the directions between * and ** 4 times, chain 5, skip next 2 sc, sc in the end of the next sc row (the Outside Row that was crocheted around the square), chain 5, skip to the first sc of the square on the other side of the purse, sc in the back loop of that sc, * chain 5, skip next 3 sc, sc in the back loop of the next sc **, repeat the directions between * and ** 4 times, chain 5, skip next 2 sc, sc in the end of the next sc row (the Outside Row that was crocheted around the square), chain 5, sl st in same place where yarn was attached for this round.
Drawstring Top Rnd 2: sl st in ea of first 3 chains of the first ch-5 loop that was made in Round 1 (to reach the starting point for rnd 2). * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go around, then sl st back in the starting point for this round.
Drawstring Top Rnd 3: sl st in ea of first 3 chains of the first ch-5 loop that was made in Round 2 (to reach the starting point for rnd 3). * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go around, then sl st back in the starting point for this round.
Drawstring Top Rnd 4: sl st in ea of first 3 chains of the first ch-5 loop that was made in Round 3 (to reach the starting point for rnd 4). * ch 4, sc in next sc between loops, ch 4, sc in the center of the next ch-5 loop **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go around. When you have reached the last loop, the last part will be: ch 4, sc in next sc between loops, ch 4, then sl st back in the starting point for this round.

Drawstring: ch 100. End off. Weave in ends. Tie a knot near one end to secure the end of the chain from possible unraveling. Tie a knot near the other end to secure that end of the chain. Starting in the center front, weave the drawstring through the upper row of loops of the Drawstring Top For Purse.

Strap: If you want a shorter strap, make less chains than indicated (the strap length will be folded in half). For a shoulder bag length strap, ch 260. sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in the back loop of ea ch across. You can use a single strap or two straps, each a different color, as shown in the example photo. If using two, make a second strap, as before. String the strap or straps through the Top Loops of the purse, then join the strap ends (for each strap to be a continuous loop). Position each strap so that the halfway point of each strap is the part of the strap going through the Top Loop on each side of the purse then hold the straps together at the top (this makes a strap of four chains if you are using two straps or a strap of two chains if you are using one strap).

Hint: If you are using two straps of two different colors, you can hold the straps together and twist them, if you wish, for the type of design effect shown in the example photo on the left.

Use the Wrap For Strap below to secure the straps together at the top.

Wrap For Strap: ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in ea of next 6 chs. (7 sc)
Wrap Rows 2 - 8: ch 1 to turn, sc in back loop only of ea sc across. (7 sc)
End off, leaving a strand for sewing. Thread the yarn strand on a large-eye needle, fold the Wrap For Strap piece around the straps and sew the ends of the Wrap For Strap piece together where row 1 and row 8 meet. Weave in ends.

An Alternate Wrap -
Removable Wrap For Strap: If you wish to have a removable Wrap For Strap instead, follow the Wrap For Strap directions above through (and including) Row 8, then make one more row with loops for buttonholes as follows:
Row 9 Note: If you want to use smaller buttons, make ch 3 instead of ch 4 when crocheting the buttonhole loops.
Row 9: ch 1 to turn, sc in first sc, ch 4, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 4, skip next 2 sc, sc in last sc. End off. Weave in ends. Choose buttons that will fit with the size of the buttonhole loops. Sew buttons on in the area of rows 1 and 2, with the buttons lined up with the buttonhole loops.

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