This felted purse is great for a first time felting project. After knitting the bottom in garter stitch, the majority of the purse is knit in the round. Has an I-Cord strap. The pattern includes i-cord instructions.

The adventurous part of the pattern is that it does have a pocket attached before felting. The pattern includes a link to a pictorial tutorial for adding the pocket to the purse after the purse is knit but before felting. No worries, no special attention needed to keep the attached pocket from felting to the purse. It will not felt to the purse, except where it is stitched to the purse.If you prefer; also has knit instructions for a pocket, that can be attached after felting.

This design can be knit with any worsted wool or wool blend yarn that will felt.

Average Measurements after felting:
Circumference (toward bottom of purse) = 14 to 17 inches
Height of purse (not including strap or flap) = 9 to 10 inches
After felting measurements vary because of differences in individual felting processes.

Yarn:
Worsted weight yarn; wool or blend that will felt / 350 yards
• 275 yards for main color
• 50 yards and 25 yards for stripes
Tools:
• 1 ½” – 2” button
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle
Needles Used:
• US10 (6mm) double point
• US10 (6mm) circular 16”(40cm)
Gauge:
• 3 inches = 12 sts / 16 rows, in stockinette, before felting
Techniques Used:
• I-cord
• knit, purl, k2tog, ssk
Additional Pattern Details:
• Detailed written knitting instructions in a professionally designed layout
• Tested and edited
• Easy-to-read font, instructions
• File size: 507 KB
• 3 pages, full color

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