This pattern was originally published as Northwest Wools’ contribution to the 2018 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 1 – 4, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl. All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2018 Collection: Waterways: 2018 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

The Rogue is a popular whitewater river in Oregon. The Rogue was one of the original rivers included in the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. It is also designated as an Oregon State Scenic Waterway. The Rogue river provides lots of recreational experiences: car camping, hiking the Rogue River National Recreation Trail, rafting through wild rapids, or enjoying a float down calmer water. So carry your Rogue River Reticule and think exciting watery thoughts!

Yarn
Three Fates Chione DK, 100% Hand-dyed Merino: MC = 100 yds of Bridge Swim; CC1 = 25 yds of Mermaid; CC2 = 25 yds of Commuter; CC3 = 25 yds of Netarts. TOTAL yardage is 175 yds.

Finished Measurements
Finished purse measurements when stitched together and attached to purse frame: 8 1/2” wide at the widest part of the purse sides; 2” wide at the narrowest part of the purse top. 7” tall when measured in the center from bottom of purse to top

Gauge
24 sts/4” in stockinette

Needles
US Size 4 circular needle of any length
US Size 4 DPNs

Notions
5” metal Purse Frame.
Perle cotton & small eye sewing needle for sewing purse body onto the purse frame.
Purse frame and perle cotton will be provided along with yarns in a kit for sale during RCYC.

Skill Level
Intermediate