Pattern Description

Shaped purse featuring the entrelac technique in seed and garter stitch; buttoned closing flap. Knit in 2 sizes in worsted or chunky weight yarn.

Finished Measurements

• Small--12 in wide, 8 in high, 2 in deep
• Large--18 in wide, 14 in high, 3 in deep

Materials Required

For Small Purse: 175 yds of a multi-colored worsted weight wool, and 285 yards of a tweed worsted weight wool. US#6 and 7 needles, Crochet hook size G, 1 button. Approx gauge is 5 sts per inch, but exact gauge is not critical.

For Large Purse: 240 yds of a multi-colored worsted weight wool, and 350 yards of a tweed worsted weight wool. US#10 and 10.5, Crochet hook size I, 1 button. Approx gauge is 3.5 sts per inch, but exact gauge is not critical.