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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