Mini Summer Purse Tania

Abbreviations:

CO – cast on

BO – bind off

k – knit

p – purl

st st- stockinette stitch

m1 – make one

You need:

- straight needles 3 mm

(UK 11/US 2½)
- summer jeans yarn in white and red

- zipper in red (long about 8 in)

- metal chain (long about 49 in)

- lining fabric
- plastic plate

This knitting pattern is a piece of cake! Try it!

Pattern:

Back and front side:

Make two.

CO 44 sts, using red yarn.

Rows 1-5: st st, start with p

Change to white yarn.

Row 6: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (46 sts)

Row 7: p

Row 8: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (48 sts)

Row 9: p

Change to red yarn.

Row 10: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (50 sts)

Row 11: p

Row 12: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (52 sts)

Row 13: p

Change to white yarn.

Row 14: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (54 sts)

Row 15: p

Row 16: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (56 sts)

Row 17: p

   Repeat this way (keep 60 sts at row without increasing) till you get totally 6 red and 6 white stripes, then change to red yarn, knit next row and continue as follows:

Next row (wrong side): (k1, p1) x 9, bind off 24 sts, (k1, p1) x 9 (36 sts)

Next row: (p1, k1) x 9, cast on 24 sts, (p1, k1) x 9 (60 sts)

Next 5 rows continue knitting seed stitch. Bind off (wrong side)

Bottom and sides:

Make one.

CO 9 sts using red yarn.

Knit in seed stitch till you get about 18 inches (46 cm) from the CO edge. Bind off.

Seed stitch

Sew the plastic plate inside. That will give a shape to the handbag.

Bag Handle:

CO 4 sts, using red yarn.

Knit an I-cord long about 49 in (125 cm). Bind off.

Sew the lining.

   This pattern is for personal use, knitting pleasure and fun.You are not permitted to sell whole or part of it.

If you have any questions contact me: cvetulka.knits@gmail.com