We love the glamour, the wit and the three-dimensional texture of this striking handbag by Emma King. Layers of ‘feathers’ are created individually then knitted on to the body of the bag as you go along. Each feather is finished with a tiny bead, while the handle - which is effectively an oversized buttonhole - is also heavily beaded for a luxurious feel. The bag is worked in three contrasting shades of Rowan’s Cotton Glace, which knits up into a soft and lustrous fabric.

Yarn required:
Rowan Cotton Glace
A: Winsor (849) 2 balls
B: Persimmon (832) 2 balls
C: Green Slate (844) 1 ball

Needles required:
2 pairs 3.25mm knitting needles
64 orange beads (we used Debbie Abrahams Beads, colour 36/size 6) 596 blue beads (we use Debbie Abrahams Beads, colour 46/size 6)