30 Minute Knitted Purse

This simple Knitted Purse will soon become your favorite knitting patterns. Complete with an i-cord drawstring, this bag knits up quickly and makes a great companion for shopping. Knitting Needle Size: 15 or 10 mm Yarn Weight: (5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Pattern Instructions Materials: Lion Brand Yarn (Black) chunky ( I used 1 skein) U.S. Size 15 needle

Instructions: Cast on 26 stitches Knit 2 rows in garter st. Next row: Knit 2, YO, K2tog, across row: this is your eyelet row for the drawstring. Then proceed with: R1 - k2 * slip 1 purlwise , K1, YO, PSSO over both the Knit st. and YO, then K2, repeat from * across row R2 - PURL Repeat row 1 & 2 8 more times until desired length is reached. Next row: Knit 2, YO, K2tog, across row, Knit 2 more rows and Bind Off. With WS together fold the piece in half and sew sides together. I then made an I_Cord ( CO 3 stitches and make I-cord) and used it for my drawstring. Weave the I-Cord thru the eyelet openings and draw tight. By: Colleen Barth from Designs by Colleen

By: Colleen Barth from Designs by Colleen