French Weave Purse by Mary Forte

French Weave Purse

Knitting
February 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in French Weave stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
5.0 mm (H)
655 yards (599 m)
7¼" wide x 8" high
English

Pattern Description from Cast On, February-April 2010: “This small purse is just the right size for a wallet, keys and glasses. The pattern offers a variety of techniques to make it fun, including slip stitch, welts, I-cord, picot trim and double knit. An optional lining can be added to help keep tiny items from poking though.”

Yarn Symbol: Medium (4)

Level of Experience: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: 7¼“ wide x 8” high

Materials:

  • Patons CLASSIC WOOL ARAN (3.5oz/100g, 223yds/205m): 1 skein #00202 (A)
  • Noro SILK GARDEN (1.76oz/50g, 108yd/100m, 45% Silk, 45% Kid Mohair, 10% Lamb’s Wool)“ 4 skeins #84 Reds (B)
  • 3-4 yds smooth waste yarn (wy)
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles, straight or circular & size 5 or 6 (3.75 or 4mm) dpns or size needed to obtain correct gauge
  • Tapestry needle
  • Size G-6 or H-8 (4mm or 5mm) crochet hook
  • Stitch marker
  • ¼ yd lining fabric of your choice
  • matching color sewing thread
  • Large safety pin

Gauge: In French Weave St, 31 sts & 35 rows = 4”/10 cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.