Felted Purse by Leanne Bennett

Felted Purse

Knitting
Galaway
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
2.5 stitches = 1 inch
in garter stitch
US 13 - 9.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
200 - 300 yards (183 - 274 m)
one
English

Materials:

  • 1 skein Galaway or any 100% wool worsted-weight yarn
  • 1 skein Fizz or other eyelash/novelty yarn
  • US 13 straight needles
  • US 13 long double-pointed needles
  • Size 4 crochet hook
  • Button

The purse is knitted in the round, continuing into an flat-knit asymmetrical flap. The strap is crocheted separately and attached after the pieces have been felted.

Approximate size before felting: 8” x 9”
Approximate size after felting: 6” x 7”