Friday, September 17, 2010


Well, I had to take out my knitting needles when I found this super cute purse pattern! (actually had to dust them off... and learn how to do a cable stitch on Youtube) That also inspired the new personalized knitting stamp that I used to create this gift tag. I am going to give the purse to my mom today =)

Here is the pattern!

Lion Brand Thick & Quick: 1 skein
Size 13US needles
Purse handles
Fabric for lining
Cable needle

CO 38 sts.
Row 1: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
Rows 2: p2, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p2
Row 3: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
Row 4: p2, k2, p4, slip 3 knitwise onto cable needle - hang it to the back, k3, knit what's on the cable needle, p4, k2, p4, slip 3 knitwise onto cable needle - hang it to the front, k3, knit what's on the cable needle, p4, k2, p2
Rows 5-11: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 12: Repeat row 4
Rows 13-19: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 20: Repeat row 4
Rows 21-27: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 28: Repeat row 4
Rows 29-35: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 36:Repeat row 4
Rows 37-43: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 44:Repeat row 4
Rows 45-51: knit the knits, purl the purls
Row 52:Repeat row 4
Rows 53: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
Row 54: p2, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p4, k6, p4, k2, p2
Row 55: k2, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k4, p6, k4, p2, k2
BO

Make the lining. Fold your knitted piece in half and mattress stitch the sides, stopping 2-3 inches before the end. This will allow you to open your bag easier. Add lining. With a length of yarn, attach to the top opening and stitch the purse handle in place. Repeat for other side.

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