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Skill level:                        Finished size: approximately 16" wide at lower edge x 7.5" high

 

A new spin on an old fashion purse. This interesting background makes a great canvas for embellishment. The purse shown has flowers cut out from fabric and appliquéd using Steam a Seam 2™. 1 sheet of steam a seam 2 is available (see below) with how-to instructions.   This bag is easy but it is rated skill level    because of a few short rows. The short rows round the bottom edge.      Three strands of yarn are held together to make this purse.

 

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	Punta Yarns - Montoya Beach Marled 100% linen 50 grams - 153 yards         6 skeins required
GAUGE	WITH 3 STRANDS HELD TOGETHER:        15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on size  8 needles;       or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
NEEDLES	size 8 straight needles - 10 inches long
NOTIONS	1 pair wooden purse handles - W02     1 sheet of Steam a Seam 2        optional: 1/2 yard of fabric for lining
CARE	If bag becomes soiled with use - spot clean or dry clean