Sweet Little Purse Bag

This cute little purse bag is a quick and easy gift idea – perfect for a little girl.  Why not put some sweets or chocolate inside?

sweet little purse bag

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-little-purse-bag 

 

Little Purse Bag

Requirements:

 

DK yarn in two colours which look good together

 

4mm and 6mm needles

 

 Pattern:

 

The main part of the bag is made from 2 strands of DK yarn knitted together.

Using 6mm needles cast on 20sts.

Work  20 rows in stocking stitch ( 1row knit, 1 row purl).

Knit 2 rows.

Work 20 rows in stocking stitch (1row knit, 1 row purl).

Cast off.

Sew both side seams.

For the handle use one strand of DK yarn.

Using 4mm needles cast on 3sts.

Knit 90 rows in garter stitch (every row knit).

Cast off

Sew the handle on to the bag securely. Darn away ends.

Add a pretty flower.

 

 

 

I designed this little crochet flower a few days ago - and I love making them!

The instructions are on an earlier post http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/mariannas-little-crochet-flower.html