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Finished size:
approximately 13" wide x 9" high

 

 
 
Our patterns have been worked many times by our in shop clients. Your comments are always welcome.
 

You will definitely get compliments when using this pretty purse. The eyelet pattern adds to the whole feminine look. We used a pair of  10'' rattan circle purse handles.
 
Purse was knit with Plymouth's Baby Alpaca dk.

 

 

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING

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  Beginner
Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping.

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  Easy
Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.

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  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.

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  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

 

Plymouth - Baby Alpaca dk
100% baby alpaca
50 grams - 125 yards
 
7 balls required

 

GAUGE

 

25 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches on size 4 needles;
or size needles to obtain the correct gauge

 

NEEDLES

 

size 4 straight needle - 10 inches long

1 size 4 or smaller double pointed needle - at least 7 inches long

 

NOTIONS

 

10" rattan purse handle - natural only
                         or
10" purse frame (LV88) - antique gold or silver
20" purse chain - antique gold or silver
     
Optional: 1/2 yard of fabric for lining

 

CARE

 

If bag becomes soiled with use - spot clean or dry clean

 

    

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