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I was eyeballing a couple of skeins of silk yarn that I had bought on a whim a couple of years ago in NYC; and thought that it would be perfect for some knit bags. Inspired by a Clinique bag that I use for my socks in progress, I designed the shape for the Checkers bag. After deciding on the shape, I became entranced with Checkerboard Mesh and decided that it would make a perfect lacy design for a bag – airy, but still sturdy. Little Checkers was originally my swatch that I decided to modify as a cute purse for a little girl; however, because of the adult fabric this purse could also be used as a prom bag or a bridal bag.
The purse can be knit with any summer yarn – cotton, linen, or silk. It is sturdy and pretty. I have left the top for you to finish with your own design. For Little Checkers I happened to have a “dumbbell” button that fit through holes on each side. However, for Checkers I left the top open. The options are endless and the perfect way to personalize your bag.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Checkers
Height: 8 Inches
Top Width: 7 Inches
Bottom Width: 10 Inches
Little Checkers
Height: 5 Inches
Width: 4 Inches
MATERIALS
Filatura Di Crosa ADHOC Sandalo [100% Silk; 121yds/110m per 50g skein] - Discontinued
Checkers: Gold; 2 skeins
Little Checkers: White; 1 skein
1 set US #3/3mm double-point needles
1 set US#3/3mm straight needles
Notions required:
Yarn Needle
Stitch Holder
GAUGE
22 sts/26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
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PATTERN
Pattern A: Double Seed Stitch
For even # of stiches
R1: K1, P1
R2: K1, P1
R3: P1, K1
R4: P1, K1
Pattern B: Checkerboard Mesh adapted from Barbara G. Walker’s Second Treasurey of Knitting Patterns
R1: WS and all other WS rows, Purl across
R2: k4, **yo, ssk, k1, (ktog, yo)2x, k3; repeat from **
R4: **k3, (yo, ssk)2x, k1, k2tog, yo; repeat from **, end K4
R6: k2, **(yo,ssk)3x, k4; repeat from **, yo, ssk
R8: k1, **(yo, ssk)4x, k2; repeat from **, yo, ssk, k1
R10: Repeat R6
R12: Repeat R4
R14: Repeat R2
R16: k2tog, yo, **k4, (k2tog, yo)3x; repeat from **, k2
R18: k1, k2tog, yo **k2, (k2tog, yo)4x; repeat from **, k1
R20: Repeat R16
CHECKERS PATTERN
Cast on 40 Stitches (with gold yarn)
Knit first and last stitch of every row.
Next row: K1, Pattern A across 7 stitches, Pattern B across 24 stitches, Pattern A across 7 stitches, K1.
Increase 1 stitch each side every 4th row, 5 times in pattern (60 stitches)
Complete 2 more Pattern B repeats after increases, end after Row 1.
(4 total Pattern B repeats)
Place stitches on Stitch Holder and Complete side #2.
Bind off with 3-needle bind off and sew up side seams.
For I-cord handle:
Cast on 3 stitches onto double pointed needles
R1: Knit 3
Move stitches from left to right of needle, put needle in left hand
Next row: K3
Repeat these 2 rows, until I-cord measures 11 inches, bind off.
Repeat these steps to make second I-cord.
Attach I-cords at the edge of the center panel.
LITTLE CHECKERS PATTERN
Cast on 48 Stitches (with white yarn)
Next row: P2tog across
Begin Pattern B
Complete 50 Rows of Pattern B
Leave stitches on Stitch Holder and complete other side.
Bind off with 3-needle bind off.
Sew up side seams.
Make one I-cord strap 9 inches long and sew onto corners.
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