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Knitted Purse

A knitted handbag is a perfect blend of mediums to show off your style and make an interesting and functional piece.
Prep Time1 hour
Knitting Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours

Equipment

  • 2 US 6 Standard Knitting Needles
  • 1 US 6 Double Pointed Needles

Materials

  • 1 Skein Yarn any color
  • 1 8-inch Zipper any color
  • Fabric any color, same size as the knitted piece
  • 1 Chain 3 to 4 feet

Instructions

Knitting Pattern

  • CO49
  • Row 1: K3, P3, K4, P3, K10, YF, K2TOG, K9, P3, K4, P3, K3
  • Row 2: K6, P4, K7, P13, K7, P4, K6
  • Row 3: K3, P3, K4, P3, K8, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K1, YF, K2TOG, K8, P3, K4, P3, K3
  • Row 4: K6, P4, K7, P13, K7, P4, K6
  • Row 5: K3, P3, C4F, P3, K7, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K3, YF, K2TOG, K7, P3, C4B, P3, K3
  • Row 6: K6, P4, K7, P13, K7, P4, K6
  • Row 7: K3, P3, K4, P3, K6, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K5, YF, K2TOG, K6, P2, K4, P3, K3
  • Row 8: K6, P4, K7, P13, K7, P4, K6
  • Row 9: K3, P3, K4, P3, K5, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K7, YF, K2TOG, K5, P2, K4, P3, K3
  • Row 10: K6, P4, K7, P13, K7, P4, K6
  • Row 11: K3, P3, C4F, P3, K4, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K9, YF, K2TOG, K4, P3, C4B, P3, K3
  • Row 12: K6, P4, K7, P13, K7, P4, K6
  • Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until the project is the desired length.
  • BO49

Sewing Pattern

  • Place the lining fabric down with the right face up. The zipper should be placed along the topmost edge with the zipper handle facing up. The knitted fabric should be placed with the right side facing down and the edge lining up with the zipper. Sewn along the edge to seal the zipper between the two fabrics.
  • Fold over the fabric to create the same line up as above but with the other edges and the other side of the zipper.
  • Move the lining fabric so the inside pouch is separated from the remaining fabric. The wrong side of the fabric should be facing out and the zipper should be accessible. Sew up the sides to fully enclose the pouch and trim edges.
  • Wrap the knitted fabric pouch around the enclosed lining pouch. This should be the final shape of the bag.
  • Using a crochet needle, close up the sides of the knitted pouch and trim and excess string or edges.
  • If necessary, cut out two squares from the lining fabric and reinforce with an interfacing fabric. Fold over the edges to hide the ends of the fabric. Fold one square in half over the ends of the zipper to hide the edging. Sew the square onto the zipper.
  • Thread a key ring through the knitted fabric and both ends of the zipper. Use the key rings to attach a crossbody chain to the purse.