20. Architectural Circle Frame Hand-Bolsa
What This Idea Means
Making a bold sculptural statement, this purse builds a flat circular body stretched around rigid inner acrylic hoops, creating a firm round hand-bolsa featuring openwork geometric spokes.
How to Make It
- Prepare Hoop Base: Obtain two 10-inch clear acrylic or metal craft rings.
- Crochet Radial Spokes: Crochet a circular mandala wheel in thick cream yarn, anchoring outer row loops directly around the acrylic ring frame using single crochets.
- Make Second Panel: Repeat step 2 to build a matching circular mandala wheel on the second ring.
- Join Panels with Gusset: Crochet a long 2-inch wide flat strap gusset band. Join the two circular ring panels together along their lower 70% perimeters.
- Add Ring Handles: Attach two smaller 4-inch acrylic ring handles to the top open gap.
Tips & Variations
- Tip: Keep high tension when wrapping stitches around the outer acrylic rings so the inner mandala stays taut like a drum.
- Variation: Use bright mustard yellow yarn for a mid-century retro art statement piece.
What You Need
- 10-inch acrylic/metal craft rings (2 pieces)
- 4-inch acrylic ring handles (2 pieces)
- Thick cotton yarn (Cream or Mustard)
- 4.5mm crochet hook & tapestry needle
