This fashionable, up-to-date bag is certain to catch the attention of all ; you’re sure to be asked where you bought it.
An ideal size when very little is required and a very eclectic accessory on your nights out or special occasions. Room enough for a lipstick, hanky, phone, money, and keys, but the laptop can stay at home.
Finished size: 9.2”/23cm wide, 8.4”/21cm high, base is approximately 1.6”/4cm wide
Yarn:
(A) 3 skeins/150gr (5,25 oz) Filatura Di Crosa type Brilla 42% cotton – 58% viscose category Fine (50gr-,1,75 oz/110m-120yrds) color purple, and
(B) 3 skeins/150 gr (5,25 oz) Gedifra type Rubens 45% polyacryl-24% polyamid-17% viskose-14% polyester, category Worsted (50gr-1,75oz/60m-65,64yrds), multicolor fuchsia, turquoise, orange, gold
Needles: US 6 (4mm) circular, crochet hook US 7 (4.5mm).
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, metal bag frame (handle base swivel screws off to thread beads onto the handle) 7.88’’/20x4.73/12cm, fabric for lining, matching sewing thread, sewing needle, zipper 20cm, sewing machine (optional), straight pins.
Gauge: 16 st x 26 rows = 10x10cm, in pattern stitch.
Level: intermediate
The bag is worked round without turning. It begins by knitting a rectangular base, then stitches are picked up around all four edges and the bag is worked to the top. Mark first st of rnd and move marker up each round.