When the yarn offers a lot of texture and depth of color, you don’t have to get fancy with the stitching. This simple, shaped purse makes great use of stockinette and garter stitches, with neat I-cord straps. Use plastic canvas in the bottom of the bag so that it holds its shape, even when it is full of your everyday items.

From the new booklet Beneath the Mango Moon by Mary Beth Temple for Hooked for Life, LLC. The booklet includes seven knit designs, and is available in print and via download for $12.00.