Dots and Stripes Purse 2 Pattern Chart Lining

Dots and Stripes purse
Difficulty Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Skills
Provisional cast-on, knitting in the round,
double-point or circular knitting, stranded
color work knitting
Sizes
One size. Approximate finished dimensions:
8 inches wide x 10 inches tall
Materials
Rowan Denim yarn [109 yd per 50g]; 1 skein each of #225 Nashville (dark blue) and
229 Memphis (medium blue)
Saucy Sport 100% mercerized cotton [123 yd per 50g] less Color
than 1 ball each of #115 olive, #143 yellow, #361 red, and
MC Dark Blue
#558 sage
Waste yarn for Provisional Cast-on in contrasting color, CC1 Red
about 12 inches CC2 Olive
Double pointed needles or 16” circular or shorter, size US 5 CC3 Med blue
or 3.75 mm
CC4 Sage
Magnetic snap, optional
¼ yd. Lining fabric, optional CC5 Yellow
Gauge
28 sts x 26 rows = 4” / 10cm
Begin bottom
Provisional Cast on 48 stitches using MC. The first four rows are knit flat.
Here’s a link to a provisional cast-on tutorial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqWfea8oOH8
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3; Knit
Row 4: Purl ending on WS.
RS Purl next row. Using another dpn, pick up 4

stitches on edge. Place the cast on edge back
on another dpn and purl, making sure the
stitches are not twisted. You may have to purl
through the back loop. Then pick up 4 more
stitches on the last edge. You should now have
a rectangle of stitches on your needles. 48 + 4
+ 48 + 4 for a total of 104 stitches.
Section 1 - Dots
Join in the round.

Round 1: Purl
Round 2: Knit
Round 3: Knit 48 st, place marker (pm); k 4 sts, pm; k 48 st, pm; k 4 st, pm.
Work Dots charted pattern using MC and contrasting colors following the repeats to
the markers. Knit chart between markers then continue with first chart to the
second set of markers and the end of the round. Knit all rounds changing colors as
indicated.
Next row: k with MC.
Purl next 2 rows with MC.
Section 2 - Stripes
With MC and CC2, work stripe pattern as follows: *K2 MC, K2 CC2*, repeat row 12
times.
Next row: k with MC.
Purl next 2 rows with MC.
Section 3 – Square and Dot
Work Square and Dot chart for 21 rounds using

MC, CC2 and CC4.
Next 2 rows: Purl
Hem
Decrease row: K3, k2tog, *k 7, k2tog* repeat

from * until 4 st remain, K4.
Change to CC2. K 9 rows.
Bind off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.

Wash and block.
Line purse if desired.
Fold hem to inside and tack in place.
Strap
Cut four 2 yard lengths of four colors: Indigo, Sage, Olive, Red. Tie all sixteen
strands together about 6 inches from one end. Pin this knot to a pillow of other
surface. Arrange the strands from left to right: Two strands of Indigo, two strands of
red, two strands of olive, two strands of sage, (leave a center space) then two
strands of sage, two strands of olive, two strands of red, and two strands of indigo.
Bring the two outer indigo strands from the right to the center between the groups of
sage. Bring two strands of indigo from the left to the center and over the two
strands of indigo. Repeat with each set of strands on the right then left crossing
over the first pair of the corresponding color.
Tighten braid as you go but keep it flat. When desired length (approximately 40
inches), tie loose ends into a knot. Remove braid from work surface and tack strap
onto one side of the purse about two inches down from the top. Overcast to secure
to side. Trim tails to different lengths and tie a knot in each tail to keep from
unraveling. Repeat on the other side.
See attached instructions for lining
There are several ways to finish this purse. Though I love to see the “wrong side” of
stranded work, it isn’t always practical as keys, and pens or pencils can easily get
caught in the strands. I’ve included instructions for lining and attaching a magnetic
snap.
Another option for closure

is to crochet a chain loop
and attach it to the top
where the snap is shown.
Attach a button on the
outside and loop the
crocheted loop over the
button to keep the purse
closed. Inserting a zipper
is another option.
Copyright 2011 by Patti Henry. This pattern may be copied by physical or electronic means as
long as this notice is attached. The pattern may not be sold or published in a compilation that
is offered for sale without my express written permission.
Copyright 2011 by Patti Henry. This pattern may be copied by physical or electronic means as
long as this notice is attached. The pattern may not be sold or published in a compilation that
is offered for sale without my express written permission.
Dots and Stripes Purse Lining and magnetic snap instructions
Copyright 2011 by Patti Henry. This pattern may be copied by physical or electronic means
as long as this notice is attached. The pattern may not be sold or published in a compilation
that is offered for sale without my express written permission.
Materials
9 x 21 inch piece of fabric, or size to fit your purse
small piece of fusible interfacing 2x8
sewing thread to match fabric
magnetic snap
additional fabric for pockets (optional)
1. Add pockets to your liner as you

wish. I added a 4x5 pocket
(fabric doubled) to one side of
the lining with reinforced tabs.
2. Cut fusible interfacing in half to

get two 2x4 pieces. Fold fabric
in half and iron the fusible
interfacing to the wrong side.
You can see my fabric
reinforcements for my pocket.
3. Fold fabric in half and sew side and
bottom seams using ½” seam.
4. To make gusset: pinch corner of

bottom and side seams lining up the
seams and measure in ½ inch.
5. Sew across. Repeat on other side.

6. Lining now looks like this.
7. Slide lining in purse making sure

corners match up. Center the
fused lining with center of the
purse.
8. Make sure you have all of the
pieces of the snap.
9. Find center of purse and insert

the male (or female) prongs
through the knitted hem.
10. Mark interfacing where the

prongs will go through and cut a
slit for each prong.
11. Insert the prongs through the
right side of the lining.
12. Slide metal bracket over the prongs.
13. Fold prongs outward. Some

people like to fold them in
towards the middle but I think
that makes it too bulky. You can
decide which way works best for
you.
14. Repeat for the other snap
making sure both pieces line up.
15. Turn purse inside out. Fold

knitted hem over the top of the
lining, pin and whip stitch in
place. Make sure you do not
catch the outside of the purse
when stitched the lining in place.
Turn purse right side out. Sew strap on and enjoy!

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Here’s a link to a provisional cast-on tutorial:

RS Purl next row. Using another dpn, pick up 4

Join in the round.

Next row: k with MC.

Purl next 2 rows with MC.

Next row: k with MC.

Purl next 2 rows with MC.

Section 3 – Square and Dot

Work Square and Dot chart for 21 rounds using

Next 2 rows: Purl

Decrease row: K3, k2tog, *k 7, k2tog* repeat

Change to CC2. K 9 rows.

Bind off loosely.

Weave in all ends.

See attached instructions for lining

Another option for closure

1. Add pockets to your liner as you

2. Cut fusible interfacing in half to

4. To make gusset: pinch corner of

5. Sew across. Repeat on other side.

7. Slide lining in purse making sure

9. Find center of purse and insert

10. Mark interfacing where the

12. Slide metal bracket over the prongs.

13. Fold prongs outward. Some

15. Turn purse inside out. Fold

Turn purse right side out. Sew strap on and enjoy!

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Decrease row: K3, k2tog, k 7, k2tog repeat