This project uses hands instead of needles. Think of it as a level-up from finger-knitting, or a fun exploration of a non-traditional method and working with jumbo yarns.

Tutorial Playlist is HERE

MATERIALS
• Super Bulky yarn (#6), 100% polyester (faux fur),
in one color
Shown: Knit Picks Fairy Tale Fur (3.5 oz/100 g, 71
yd/65 m,100% polyester): 2 balls Breccia
• Yarn needle with an extra-large eye
• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) canvas or barkcloth (for lining—
with no wrong side, if possible)
• Scissors
• Hand-sewing needle and coordinating thread
• Sewing machine OR iron-on adhesive strips
• Magnetic snap or zipper
• Two D-rings
• Adjustable, cross-body bag strap (harvesting
from a thrifted bag works great!)
• Sewing or binder

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14” (25.5 cm) wide
9” (23 cm) tall

This project is worked with 2 strands of yarn held
together (DOUBLE STRANDED) throughout for purse
body but is still very open-weaved. It’s important to
line it for the purse to be functional.