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Skill level:            Finished size: approximately 13" wide x 10.5" high (without frame)

 

This silk purse is a knockout. It gets it swing from darts. We trimmed the sample with black 1/4" black ribbon at the top of the darts for accent and crocheted 1 row of single crochet along the lower edge also in black.  Knit from Plymouth's Ecco Silk.

 

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	Plymouth - Ecco Silk 100% silk 50 grams - 147 yards   5 skeins required - THIS YARN ONLY COMES IN IVORY
GAUGE	23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
NEEDLES	size 6 or size to obtain the correct gauge
NOTIONS	10" purse frame (LV88) - antique gold or silver     21" purse chain - antique gold or silver      optional: small amount of black dk weight yarn for lower edge      optional: 1 yard fabric for lining
CARE	If bag becomes soiled with use - spot clean or dry clean