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My first big knitting project has just begun - I'm experimenting with knitting a purse. My idea is this: Make two 15x17 'patches'. For each of them, when done instead of casting off, tie thread of the point of the needle and pull it through, then tie off the yarn so it doesn't unravel. Stitch up the two patches to make a pouch-type thing, then stitch a thin (5 stiches-ish) strap of an undecided length. Sitch that on and, if I learn how to, line the inside with cloth.

So if any of you have attempted this or actually made one, do you have suggestions or tips? Thanks ^_^

XD Meant 15 stitches by 17 rows. Sorry didn't clarify.

xd That sounds much more like a purse. At 15x17 inches... it'd be more like a diaper bag.... or carryall. eek What size needles are you using?

sounds good to me .. post pics when you are done. smile

For closure you could sew a button on at the top of one side and make a loop at the top of the other side 3nodding

I did knit a purse once though it wasnt a big success. I found the fabric drooped and stretched a lot and I had made the strap too stretchy. I think thats why a lot of purse patterns have you put plastic canvas in the bottom.

what size needles are you using and what color of yarn?

I made a purse and it came out fine, I need to make a better stronger strap though.

What I did was:
-with size 9 needles

-Knit 3 in. in garter stitch (9in wide)
-Then knitted 18in in stocking knit stitch

When I was done I casted off and toke the end and brought it to the end of the garter stitch flap

Turned inside out and matress stitch the sides together.


That was my first attemp at a purse with no pattern.

Oh ya and my purse would strech at the bottom when I would put some thing in it.

But it was a beginner purse I'm working on it though.

Thanks for the tips, guys ^_^