Visby Purse by Lena Skvagerson

Visby Purse

Knitting
March 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
580 - 600 yards (530 - 549 m)
14" x 12"
English
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Visby in Sweden is a popular vacation destination in the summer, making this the perfect bag to sling over your shoulder when you’re on the go ! Personalize it by using your favorite colors down the side panels and for the handles. Knit with a total of 3 skeins of Berroco® Vintage® using U.S. size 6/4mm, 8/5mm and 10/6mm needles. Finished size is approximately 14” x 12”.

Materials

  • Berroco Vintage (worsted weight; 52% acrylic/40% wool/8% nylon; 217 yds/100g per hank): 2 hanks oats #5105 (A)
  • Berroco Vintage Colors (worsted weight; 52% acrylic/40% wool/8% nylon; 217 yds/100g per hank): 1 hank promenade #5224 (B)
  • Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
  • Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Size 10 (6mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Cable needle

Gauge
23 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Linen St with size 10 needles.
24 1/2 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Cable pat with size 8 needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.

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