Jackie O Purse by Eva Wiechmann

Jackie O Purse

Knitting
February 2006
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
660 yards (604 m)
after felting 10" wide X 7 1/2" high X 4" deep
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This sophisticated bag features a slip-stitch pattern to bring texture to the body and a fold-over flap with magnetic snap closure. Optional felted flower decoration.

Additional Materials

  • Stitch marker
  • 2 black nickel D rings, 3/4”
  • 1 black nickel swivel ring, 3/8”
  • Perle cotton or embroidery floss and embroidery needle
  • 1 magnetic snap (optional)

Gauge is not critical to this project, and is much looser than commonly seen for this yarn. The yarn is used doubled throughout. Calls for 2 skeins of main color (Cascade 220) and 1 skein of contrast color (Naturwolle).