Button Bag

Knitting
January 2005
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on size 2 needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
306 yards (280 m)
7 x 7-3/4in (20 x 18cm)
English

Evening bag with button-decorated panel and flower embellishment calls for 1 skein each in two contrasting/coordinating colors.

Additional Materials

  • 2 cable needles
  • 10 oval pearl buttons with 2 holes
  • 1 round pearl button with 2 holes
  • Sewing needles and thread
  • Yarn needle

Designer’s Notes from the Book

The pattern for this gorgeous little evening bag may look rather complicated, but it is actually a simple decrease repeat on either side on a central panel. It is written out in full to help you keep track of the stitch count. The corsage is simplicity itself to make, and adds an elegant finishing touch.