This book has everything you need to know to make professional handbags. This beginner friendly crochet book includes a 31 page guide to purse making basics and three project patterns that can be made using simple crochet techniques. The purse-making guide covers swatching, tools, yarn types, weaving ends, blocking, joining stitches, interfacing, lining, creating handles, attaching hardware and closures, special techniques and more. Projects include a convertible clutch, granny square bag and burgundy bag with leather base. Designs can be made using US size 4 worsted and 6 super bulky weight yarns and crochet hooks in sizes I-9, 5.5 mm, and M/N, 9 mm, all sold separately. Finished bags measure between 9" x 7" x " and 12" x 11" x 4.5". Author: Amanda Saladin Publisher: Leisure Arts Format: Softcover paperback Pages: 48 ISBN-13: 978-1-46478-945-8