Comments on: Knit Purse Pattern

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:40:25 +0000

Thanks so much for responding so quickly Lynn! I had to do a wrong side row in a pearl (in addition to the pearl row on the right side in the pattern) in order to continue the pattern on the right side. It came out great! I love this pattern and I can’t wait to complete the bag. I’m sewing on wooden rings to knot fabric handles onto. Thank you for your generosity and fabulous website.

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:48:37 +0000

In reply to Erica.

Good Morning Erica,

I hope you are well on this gorgeous June morning!

If I understand your question correctly, the fabric will not be backward when folded. Basically, that purl row just puts a ‘crease’ on the front side of the fabric, but you continue in the front side pattern after the crease, so when it is folded, the right side still shows.

Let me know if you have further questions.

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:54:57 +0000

I LOVE this pattern (and your website)! I have one question. After reaching 12”, it says, “On right side (an odd numbered row) Purl all stitches to create fold over edge.” It then says, “Repeat rows 1-4…”

But if I purl a row on the right side and then do the pattern repeat, the pattern will be backwards. From what I can see in your pictures, the pattern stays right side up when folded over. So am I missing something or should I purl another row and *then* pick up the 1-4 repeat?

Thank you for sharing all the wonderful patterns!

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:29:50 +0000

In reply to Janet. Oh my heavens, Janet. That is a typo. You need 2 13-inch square pieces of fabric. So then, sew three sides of the lining fabric with the right sides, using a 1/2” seam allowance. Then you should be able to pick up with the pattern. I am traveling today, but will fix when I land later today. I'm so sorry for the frustration, but thanks for the heads up.

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:03:50 +0000

What I’m not sure about is the lining. Do you cut two pieces and sew them together? It looks like you only cut one and folded it. If that is so, then I’m not understanding. My pattern only asks for one piece an inch bigger than the bag dimensions. What am I missing?

By: lynn

lynn — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:12:47 +0000

In reply to Sandra Wright.

Good Morning Sandra!

I used a sewing machine, but you could use the mattress stitch to sew your knit pieces together, if you’d rather.

Thanks for pointing that out…I need to clarify that in the pattern.

Share a picture of your purse when you are done.

Hugs, Lynn

By: Sandra Wright

Sandra Wright — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 15:11:58 +0000

Lynn, please tell me how you “sewed” the sides of the knitted purse, by machine?, by hand with needle and thread?, by hand with yarn from purse leftovers ?
Enjoy your Monday posts so much, thanks
Sandra

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 30 May 2022 17:45:31 +0000

In reply to ELAINE ALMAND.

OH No! Not sure what’s worse…the blue purse or the blue French manicure!!!

I hope you are have wonderful travels, wherever you are! And let me know how the purse washes when you get home.

Hugs,

Lynn

By: lynn

lynn — Mon, 30 May 2022 17:39:08 +0000

In reply to Janice H.. Hi Janice, I did produce a simple video on this purse that includes how to sew it up. You can see it here. I hope it helps, but feel free to reach out if you have further questions. Hugs, Lynn Lynn

By: Janice H.

Janice H. — Mon, 30 May 2022 16:52:05 +0000

I have been searching for a relatively easy purse pattern. Thanks! My biggest issue for finally finishing a project is sewing it up. Do you have any tutorials or videos on “finish sewing” instructions? I am a visual learner. I look forward to your blogs!