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Knitting: Lacy Leaf Satchel
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Lacy Leaf Satchel

Finished Satchel

Lining between mesh and knitted satchel
Interior Lining
Detail of Handles hand-sewn
A Closer Look...
Finished Satchel

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Lacy Leaf Satchel

Instructions

Pattern can be found in the Summer 2010 "Interweave Knits" magazine. Also, I needed to purchase the mesh canvas and handles online due to their unusual lengths and I could not find them in any knitting and/or craft stores near my home. (mesh canvas is 21.5" long; handles are 12" long). Lastly, take into account the actual dimensions of your finished pieces before cutting the mesh. I didn't do ...
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Category: Knitting

Type of item: Functional

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage


Materials

Berrocco "Love It" (I think they've discontinued this yarn, which makes me sad...); Size 8 dpn & straight; 7-mesh plastic canvas; metal handbag feet; wooden purse handles; 2 yds cotton blend material for the lining; large button

What was your inspiration?

The fabulous variation of patterns plus the pleats were something I've never attempted before. Lastly, once I found the yarn, I fell in love with it...sorry - can't resist when name of the yarn is called "Love It". :-))

What are you most proud of?

That the satchel came out PERFECTLY, in my opinion.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Find a yarn that you love the feel of - it will make the project move along quickly because you are not going to want to put the knitting down!

 

8 comments

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Marl58 on craftsy.com
Oct 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Where can I get the pattern
Margipoo75 on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
SUmmer 2010 Interweave Knits magazine. Thank you for asking!
Margipoo75 on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Summer 2010 Interweave Knits magazine. Thank you for asking!
Dubhlinn on craftsy.com
Oct 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
PS; Love the button!
Dubhlinn on craftsy.com
Oct 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Simply beautiful. Well done Margaret. What a challenge, the end result is fantastic.
Margipoo75 on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Jennifer6493 on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You did a beautiful job on this. I've done a few of these and it's difficult to get the dimensions of the satchel and lining so perfect. Handles look perfect too!
Margipoo75 on craftsy.com
Oct 18, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!!! It ended up being a labor of love!