Bead-crochet a glamorous purse from the turn of the nineteenth century. Step out in style with this gorgeous bead-crocheted purse. Karen C. K. Ballard used Silver-lined Blue beads on Black crochet thread and attached the completed purse to an antique-style frame. (Interweave)

Interweave SKU: EP8834

Materials:

South Maid Crochet Thread, 100% cotton thread, size 10, 350 yards (320.0 m)/ball, 1 ball of #12 Black;

TOHO Beads, glass seed beads, size 11/0 round, #1954-010 Silver-lined Blue, 40 grams (1.4 oz); www.tohobeads.net

Purse frame, 5 inches (12.7 cm), silver-plated with sewing holes, #LS25; www.lacis.com

Chain with clasps for attachment to purse frame, 16 inches (40.6 cm), to match purse frame, #EC43; www.lacis.com

Crochet hook, steel, size 6 (1.8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needles, 2
Gum Arabic