Knitted Mini Summer Purse

Looking for a cute accessory to spruce up your summer outfits? Look no further than the adorable Knitted Mini Summer Purse! This charming purse is the perfect blend of style and functionality, ideal for carrying your essentials while adding a fun and trendy touch to your look. With its intricate knitted design and compact size, it's sure to be your go-to accessory for sunny days out or casual gatherings with friends. Grab your Knitted Mini Summer Purse and strut your stuff with a touch of whimsical flair!

Abbreviations:

• CO – cast on
• BO – bind off
• k – knit
• p – purl
• st st- stockinette stitch
• m1 – make one

You need:

• - straight needles 3 mm (UK 11/US 2½)
• - summer jeans yarn in white and red
• - zipper in red (long about 8 in)
• - metal chain (long about 49 in)
• - lining fabric
• - plastic plate

Pattern:

Back and front side:

Make two.

CO 44 sts, using red yarn.

Rows 1-5: st st, start with p

Change to white yarn.

Row 6: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (46 sts)

Row 7: p

Row 8: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (48 sts)

Row 9: p

Change to red yarn.

Row 10: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (50 sts)

Row 11: p

Row 12: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (52 sts)

Row 13: p

Change to white yarn.

Row 14: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (54 sts)

Row 15: p

Row 16: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (56 sts)

Row 17: p

Repeat this way (keep 60 sts at row without increasing) till you get totally 6 red and 6 white stripes, then change to red yarn, knit next row and continue as follows:

Next row (wrong side): (k1, p1) x 9, bind off 24 sts, (k1, p1) x 9 (36 sts)

Next row: (p1, k1) x 9, cast on 24 sts, (p1, k1) x 9 (60 sts)

Next 5 rows continue knitting seed stitch. Bind off (wrong side)

Bottom and sides:

Make one.
CO 9 sts using red yarn.

Knit in seed stitch till you get about 18 inches (46 cm) from the CO edge. Bind off.

Bag Handle:

CO 4 sts, using red yarn.

Knit an I-cord long about 49 in (125 cm). Bind off.