Be delighted by this sweet little bag! The Arlene purse is knit in one piece, without complicated assembly, and can be made in a day. The strong fabric is comprised of knit and purl stitches, with slipped stitches interspersed to form a visually interesting pattern. This pattern includes 3 embroidery ideas to personalize your Arlene Purse with a design on the flap. The resulting purse is large enough to hold a smart phone and small items.

Techniques used in this pattern include provisional cast on, i-cord, grafting (Kitchener), binding off in pattern, and slipping stitches purl-wise with the yard held in front or back.

Finished Size:
The finished size of the purse is 5” tall, 7” wide. The strap can be made any length.

Supplies:
Size 3.5 (US 4) needles: 2 circular needles (16”/40cm) or DPNs (Or longer circular for magic loop)
75 yards (70 meters) each of 2 colors, worsted weight yarn
2 yards (1.8 meters) of yarn for embroidery (optional)
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers (3, optional)
Stitch holders (2, optional)

Gauge:
Bottom/Flap Rows = 24 sts and 44 rows = 4 inches
Pattern Rounds = 20 sts and 32 sts = 4 inches