Snowman Purse by Cynthia Marovich

Snowman Purse

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4 stitches = 1 inch
in garter stitch with 2 strands held together
US 11 - 8.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
880 yards (805 m)
one size
English

Yarn is worked double throughout. Exact gauge is not crucial.

Finished Size:
Approx. 9 x 10-1/2 inches, with a 12-inch handle. Felting process will determine the exact final size.

Materials:

  • 2 skeins Black #8555 (A)
  • 1 skein Red #8895 (B)
  • 1 skein White #8505 (C)
  • 2 size 11 (8mm) 24-inch circular needles
  • Stitch marker
  • Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
  • Small amount black wool fleece
  • Needle-felting needle
  • 2-inch-thick foam sponge
  • 5 (1/2-inch) black buttons
  • 3 (1-inch) red buttons
  • Small amounts cotton sport weight yarn for nose and trim
  • Cotton ball or small amount fiberfill to stuff nose