This stylish bag showcases a classic houndstooth check with a pop of color and features an oversized decorative button. While red is a traditional accent, think about using lime green or bright acid yellow for a new twist.

Notes
This pattern is worked by knitting a rectangle for the bottom of the bag, picking up stitches around the other 3 sides of the piece, and joining to work in the round.
Handles are knitted as continuous extensions then grafted together in the middle.

Yarn
Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted (100% wool; 247 yards 223 meters/100 grams): Charcoal Gray (1 skein), Natural (1 skein), Red (1 skein)

Coming Soon: A tutorial on adding a fabric lining to the handbag.