Free Knitting Pattern: Lion Wool Make It Yours Purse—Swirling Spirals Page 1 of 3

Free Knitting Pattern

Lion Brand® Lion Wool Make It Yours Purse—Swirling Spirals Pattern Number: 60778A

This felted coin purse is a great introduction to felting. Free Knitting Pattern: Lion Wool Make It Yours Purse—Swirling Spirals Page 2 of 3

Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand® Lion Wool Make It Yours Purse—Swirling Spirals Pattern Number: 60778A SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) after felting

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS • 820-140 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Rose 1 Ball (A) • 820-125 Lion Brand Lion Wool: Cocoa 1 Ball (B) • Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10.5 [6.5 mm] • Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) • Additional Materials 1 wooden toggle button

GAUGE:

15 sts + 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) before felting. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

EMBROIDERY STITCH EXPLANATIONS

Blanket Stitch Secure yarn on back of work. Working from left to right, carry needle and yarn around from back to front, allow yarn to wrap loosely over edge of work. *Insert needle from front to back approx. 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) from previous stitch and from edge of work, catching yarn wrap with needle to form a "corner". Gently tighten stitch; rep from * along edge.

Embroidered Chain Stitch Bring needle from back to front, hold thread toward you with left thumb, *bring needle back down through same hole, bringing tip to front a short space forward. Pull thread through loop. Rep from * to form chain st.

PURSE With A, cast on 53 sts. Work 50 rows in St st (k on RS, p on WS). Bind off.

LOOP With B and crochet hook, ch 10. Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.

FELTING Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull to approx 10 x 6 in. (25.5 x 15 cm). Free Knitting Pattern: Lion Wool Make It Yours Purse—Swirling Spirals Page 3 of 3

Fold Purse to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm), leaving a 2 in. (5 cm) flap. With B, sew side seams with Blanket st. Work Blanket st around edges of flap. With B, embroider swirled dots with chain st. Sew Loop to WS of flap. Sew button opposite loop.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration ch(s) = chain(s) k = knit p = purl RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

Learn to knit instructions:http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*Lion Wool (Article #820) is a worsted-weight 100% wool. Solid colors are packaged in 3 oz [85 g]/158 yd [144 m] balls; variegated colors are 2 3/4 oz [78 g]/143 yds [131 m]

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