Speedy Mini Purse

Pattern is worked flat, and fairly straightforward, the only difficult part is picking up the stitches for the flap.

U.S. sz 9 (7mm) needles

tapestry needle

Fabris (optional)

Tape Measure/Ruler

Size 8 (5mm) crochet hook *optional*

Large button

Worsted weight yarn - 60 yds MC

                                                                                           20 yds CC

Gauge is 6 sts and 8 rows per inch

PATTERN

C.O. 30 sts in MC

Knit in stockinette pattern of 4 rows MC, 2 rows CC

Knit until piece measures 10 inches long.

Knit 4 rows MC

Knit 1 row CC

Bind off in CC

If you plan to add a lining, here would be the time to sew it to the piece.
A tutorial for lining knitted fabric can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c_icBFjgVQ

Fold piece in half width-ways, so that the knit stitches are outside.

Sew up the bottom and side seam.

Flip inside out so the purls are facing out.
A tutorial for seaming can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Ae659qvxE

Pick up 20 stitches from the top of bag.

Knit 2 inches of pattern.

Bind off in CC.

Sew button 1/3 of the way down the body of the bag.

Crochet Chain or icord 2 inches and attatch to flap in a loop to secure button.

Make 2 Crochet Chain or icord 8 inches long and secure to sides of the bag as a handle.

Weave in ends.