This book has everything you need to know to make professional handbags. This intermediate crochet book includes a 31 page guide to purse making basics and seven project patterns. 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 diamond coin purse, double zipper travel bag, puff stitch clutch, tote with zipper pockets, grommet bag, tapestry drawstring backpack and Arabel cabled tote. Designs can be made using US size 2 fine, 3 light and 4 worsted weight yarns and crochet hooks in sizes H-8, 5 mm, and I-9, 5.35 mm, all sold separately. Finished bags measure between 5.5" x 4"x 1" and 12" x 9" x 3". Author: Amanda Saladin Publisher: Leisure Arts Format: Softcover paperback Pages: 64 ISBN-13: 978-1-46478-947-2