Suffragette Beaded Drawstring Bag by Kristine Byrnes

Suffragette Beaded Drawstring Bag

Knitting
September 2013
Lizbeth 6-Cord Cordonnet
Thread ?
38 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in garter
US 0 - 2.0 mm
200 yards (183 m)
English

Additional materials needed:

  • Toho round seed beads, size 11/0, Trans-Lustered Dark Grape, 8g
  • Toho round seed beads, size 11/0, Trans-Lustered Light Hunter Green, 8g
  • Toho round seed beads, size 11/0, White Lined Crystal, 8g
  • White cording for drawstring closure.

The purse is an adaptation of a crochet pattern published in 1912. Originally intended for opera glasses, the dimensions will accomodate a smart phone.

The beading design is charted and detailed instructions on pre-stringing are included. The purse is knit flat using garter stitch.