Crochet crocodile stitch purse/hand bag

Material required
White wool yarn(can use any other colour and texture)
Crochet needle
weaving needle

Method
For body:
Row 1:Make 100 chain or more depending on the width you want. with a slip stich(ss) make a loop
Row 2: now make 2 chain and 2 double crochet(dc) in first chain 1 chain skip 1 1 dc in 3rd chain 1 chain skip 1 chain 2 dc in the nxt chain and so on till the end. Now ss into the chain.
Row 3: 1 chain, 5dc into first dc you made in 2nd row turn around and 5dc in 2nd dc of  2nd row ss in the next dc this is the first scale that is formed. again 5 dc in next dc of 2nd row and continue till the end.
Row 4-20: altenate 2nd and 3 rd row steps till you get your desired length. I have made 10 rows of the scale
Row21 -25: 2 chain ,1 dc in every chain till the end , ss in the end to join.

For the handle:
make 8-10 chain depending on how thick you want it to be.
form a loop with ss and coninue making dc or hdc an the chain and ss turn and continue till you achieve the desired length of the handle.
once done sew the handles on 2 side with the help of the needle and wool.

For Rose:
 Leaving a 10” length for sewing, chain 57.
Row 1 :In 6th chain from hook, dc, 2 chain , dc, *chain 2, skip next 2 chains, then dc, 2 chain , dc in next chain; repeat from * across.
Row 2:  Chain 3, turn, 5 dc in 1st chain-skip 2, single crochet(sc) in next chain-skip 2, (6 dc in next chain-skip 2, sc in next chain-skip2), 5 times.

(With your beginning chain 3 and 5 dc “shell” you will have a total of 6 of these shells.  Then (9 dc in the next chain-skip 2, sc in next chain-skip 2), 5 more times (you will have a total of 11 shells made).  Then 12 dc in the next chain-skip 2, sc in the next chain-skip 2, across until complete.  You should end with a sc in the last chain-skip 2.  Finish off leaving several inches for sewing and tying.
With the weaving needle, thread yarn needle from 10” length at beginning of the chain.
With right side facing, and beginning with first petal made, roll your petals, sewing as you go.  Once together, gently tie the two ends together and sew it into the purse or can put a clip to in and attach it to the purse.

Health Tips:
When working over a crochet Keep a eye on your posture. Sit straight, Do not Strain on the neck. Prolonged crochetting or knitting can cause spondylosis. Take 10 min break every hour preferably.