Skill Level: Experienced

Finished Measurements: 12” wide x 10” high x 2½“ thick, with a 2” strap about 36” long.

Yarn: Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic (1¾oz/50g; 108yds/98m; cotton) 4 skeins Purple #3945

Needles:
* Size 4 (3.5mm) needles in double-pointed (dpn) and two 20” (50cm) circulars.
Two size 8 (5mm) circulars, any length,or size to obtain gauge*

Extras:

• Size F/5 (4mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• 1 button, 1” to 1¼“ in diameter
• 1 yd cotton canvas in Cream for lining
• Sewing thread in yarn and lining colors
• Stitch markers, 5 in one color and 1 in contrasting color
• Waste yarn
• Freezer paper and protractor for lining pattern

Blocked Gauge:

• (NOTE: Stitch gauge on smaller needles must match row gauge on larger needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve this.)
• 24 sts and 32 rows to 4”/10cm in St st using size 4 (3.5mm) needles
• 21 sts and 24 rows to 4”/10cm in St st using size 8 (5mm) needles

Construction Notes: “This shoulder bag consists of two lace hexagons joined together on four sides by a double fabric gusset strip. The gusset continues and becomes the shoulder strap. The other two sides of each hexagon are finished with I-Cord and fold over to close the bag, with the outer flap secured by a decorative button. A washable fabric is used for the lining for easy care and to highlight the lace itself.”

Notes:

1. Hexagon is knit from center out.
2. Only odd rnds are marked on the chart. knit all sts on even rnds.
3. See Techniques, p. 162, for circular beginnings, sl2tog-k1-p2sso, and St st grafting.