13. holly   Click for enlarged view

Skill level:            Finished size: approximately 14" wide x 6" high x 6" deep

 

A perfect blend of knitting and crocheting. This pretty feminine purse is an all over cable. The bottom of the purse is crocheted as well as the scallop trim. After the base is crocheted the stitches are picked up around base and knit. We trimmed the purse with 1/4" ribbon along the top under the trim. The purse is knit in Cascade Pastaza holding 2 strands of yarn together.   In case you haven't noticed yet, we love black and white gingham; hence the lining.

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING
	Beginner	Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
	Easy	Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
	Intermediate	Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
	Experienced	Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns and numerous color changes.

 

TO MAKE THIS PURSE
YARN	Cascade - Pastaza 50% llama, 50% wool 100 grams - 132 yards   5 skeins required
GAUGE	WITH 2 STRANDS OF YARN HELD TOGETHER 14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in cable and bobble pattern stitch   11 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
NEEDLES	size J crochet hook   size 9 circular needle -  24" long   optional: small size circular needle - 24" long (makes picking up stitches easier   optional: another size 9 circular needle (does not have to be 24" long (makes first few rows easier)
NOTIONS	1 pair P35 plastic purse handles   1 set (4 pieces) of purse feet 12mm - gold or silver   1 magnetic snap 18mm (for lined purse only) - gold or silver   1/2 yard 1/2 inch wide ribbon to attach purse handles   optional: 1/2 yard of lining   optional: 1 1/2 yards of 1/4 inch wide ribbon for trim
CARE	If bag becomes soiled with use - spot clean or dry clean

 

 

TRANSLUCENT COLORS:             Blue             Clear             Lavender             Lime Green             Orange             Pine Green             Pink             Yellow

OPAQUE COLORS:      Black                   Orange      Blue Yellow          Paw Prints      Dark Brown          Red      Faded Blue          Royal Blue      Fuchsia               Tortoise      Lime Green          White      Mint Green          Yellow