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Purple Knit Bag


Joann Fabrics has tons of yarn. So many choices! And when I was working there, I decided to learn to knit. I was not then nor am I now very advanced or speedy at the craft, but it's fun. My favorite color is purple, and I loved this shade of dusty purple/lavender. This yarn is a polyester/cotton. It was cheap and not the softest ever, but it worked just fine. Since it's a purse and I'm not wearing it next to my skin, a bit of scratchiness is not a big issue.



This bag is from “ Knit Accessories” from the Go Crafty line of pattern books. Probably bought, again, at Joann Fabrics. It is the “Ridged Bag”. I would call this pattern advanced beginner. You do need to know how to increase and knit 2 together, and of course the basic stitches. But it isn't impossibly difficult.


It has multiple rows of knit and purl stitches, so it's a good pattern to get some practice in your basics before moving on to more complicated patterns. It did take me a long time to knit. I am not fast. (Hello, Baymax from Big Hero Six reference)



The simple wooden handles I assume were from Joann Fabrics. But I don't remember for sure.  They are cute and added just the right touch to finish off this bag, that's all I know.


The bottom of the bag sags badly whenever anything is in it. That is my only critique of this pattern. That's probably how it's supposed to look, but I don't like it. I could probably sew an interfacing covered with fabric to the bottom inside. But I'm probably not going to do that, if I'm being honest. I'm just not in the mood.



Has anyone else knit a purse? Did you enjoy it? Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading!


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