What you need to know
Use stocking stitch stripes and moss stitch to knit Laura Cruickshank's easy handbag then decorate it with crochet cherries
Sizing
Approx 16.5cm wide x 18.5cm tall
What You'll Need
Yarn: Aran, shades Lilac, Blue, 100g of each
Needles: 5mm
Crochet hook: 5mm
Lining fabric: 40cm x 40cm
Bag handles
Needle and cotton
Tapestry needle
Skills and stitches used
Knit
Purl
Cast on
Cast off
Stripes
Moss stitch
Crochet
How to change colour
Meet the designer
Laura Strutt (nee Cruickshank) is a multi-talented knitter, crocheter and sewist. She previously worked on Sew and Let's Knit Magazines and has had several books published, covering a range of techniques. If you like this pattern, we think you'll love Laura's
easy teacosy. You can
find more of Laura's designs here.
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