You can find a multitude of free purse patterns online, and if you are in the mood for a knitted (or crocheted) purse, look at Lion Brand to start. Pick and yarn and go for it. Ravelry is another good site for ideas.
Sunburst Sling Bag by Jill Vosburg
I first saw this purse in a local yarn shop. The yarn is beautiful. It has gorgeous flashes of color at varying nubbiness -- made from recycled silk saris, fairly traded, from Nepal. It is a little harsh on the fingers, but not too bad.
I should line the bag, but I have not done it yet.
Level of difficulty: medium to difficult
It was a little hard to figure out the pattern, but I didn't need to ask for help. I am an accomplished knitter (and crocheter) but had never knit a pattern like this. I found the challenge intriguing, simply to learn a new style.
Cost
Expensive. The yarn runs about $18/skein for 10 g. I think I bought two skeins.
It was unclear which size purse the yarn would make without needing more yarn and without having a lot left over. I fudged a bit on the strap, and used it up to the last inch. I think I made the medium size.
You can find information on the pattern and other patterns by the same designer here. She has some very beautiful and different patterns. I bought several, but this is the only one I've made up so far.
Have you made anything of hers?
Have you ever made a purse?
Karin
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