This handbag by Siân Brown features a flower pattern inspired by traditional Scandinavian eight-petal rose motifs. Complementing the colourwork is a band of stripes worked in a loop stitch texture.
The bag is lined with wadding and fabric, then handles and a press fastener are attached. The bag uses Debbie Bliss’s Cashmerino Aran yarn; a variegated version for the main fabric, and three solid
shades for the colourwork and stripes.

SIZE:
Width: 30cm (11¾in)
Depth: 31cm (12¼in)

YARN:
A Ice (10); 2 x 50g balls
B Cowslip (64); 1 x 50g ball
C Lilac (84); 1 x 50g ball
D Blackberry (55); 1 x 50g ball

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES:
1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles
2 pieces of lining material, 34cm x 35cm
2 pieces of wadding, 31cm x 32cm
Bag handles
Press fastener