Flower Basket Purse, PDF pattern

About the Design

This adorable spring purse is a quick knit and crochet project!

The flower embellishment and picot mesh strap are crocheted in Patons Soy Wool Stripes, a wool and bamboo blend yarn. The long color lengths within this striping yarn create a subtle movement from one color to the next.

The purse body is knit in a basket weave stitch pattern in a solid color to either contrast or coordinate with one of the colors in the striped yarn.

Finished Dimensions

Width across Bottom: 6.75-7″

Width across Top: 10″

Height: 5.5″

Strap Length: 18″ (or to desired length)

Materials

Sample 1: Beaverslide Dry Goods 2-ply, 90% wool / 10% kid mohair, approx. 230 yds / 4 oz hank: 1 hank Whitetail Fawn (MC)

Sample 2: Peace Fleece, 70% Russian and American wool / 30% mohair, approx 200 yds / 4 oz hank: 1 hank Georgia Rose (MC)

Both Samples: Patons Soy Wool Stripes, 70% wool / 30% soy silk, approx. 110 yds / 80 gr skein: 1 skein #70530 Natural Geranium (CC) per purse

US size 7 (4.5 mm) ndls

Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook

Size F (4 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Pins

Sewing needle and thread

Gauge

19-20 sts and 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st, and 18-19 sts and 32 rows = 4″ over stitch pattern. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Note

MC gauge is tighter than usual, for this weight yarn, to make a sturdier purse fabric. The Peace Fleece makes a slightly larger bag.

Substitute Yarn Weight: Heavy Worsted

Skill Level: Intermediate

Happy Knitting and Crocheting!

Dawn