This minimal, yet elegant handbag was designed using a firm raffia yarn which gives it its distinct shape and structure.

Making this unique and chic circular hobo-style handbag begins with two main panels shaped with regular increases per row to create its partial-circle form. The two panels are joined around the sides with a zigzag slip stitch seam. The handle is also made of two identical pieces worked upward from the top edge of each side of the main bag, then...