I followed the directions from this site after I got frustrated looking for spytastic.blogspot (this blog no longer exists?).Anyway, here's the specs:
yarn: 100% wool doubled (LB's Fisherman's wool)
needles: US10 tight.
cable repeats: 7
time for completion: knit in one evening? Another day for lining.
dimensions: 11in width X 6in height (without the bamboo handles - small D style)
Hand sewn lining ( I am not a sewer and do not own a sewing machine*)
The handles were attached with whip stitch (I think that's what it's called)
1 yard of ribbon to finish it off.
*we have a little itty bitty one that I can't use properly.
Other than that, followed the directions. Cast on 38 stitches, etc. This was a fast knit. Reminder to self: must alternate lace knitting with instant gratification knitting.
So, I was looking for a gift for a 10 year old and couldn't find anything appropriate. I also wasn't going to knit her a sweater, don't go there. Anyway, I hope she likes it.
I still need to knit myself another purse. My Lucy is looking a bit frayed. Time for it to go back in the washer.
While looking for this cabled purse pattern, I came across some lovelies. However, I have some specific ideas. I really like to form from the doctor's bag from Knit2gether, but I want it felted. I am in the process of deciding what type of yarn to use. I may just use my old Paton wool yarn because I really like the green they have (not to mention I've felted so much with this yarn that I am finally getting an idea of the properties of the yarn. But who knows. Kinda like the one from IK, but maybe not the felted intarsia flowers. Pretty, tho'.
4 comments:
The purse looks really great, and the cables really pop! I'm sure she will love it. I may have to try one of those one of these days.
Great bag! Great knitting!
I think all little girls love bags. That sure is cute. Of course, you've spoiled her for life and the little girl will be a bag addict from now on.... ;-P
- MJ
I love the purse!
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