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Three Bags Fulled

Skill Builder Pattern

You have got the basics of entrelac down pat and you are ready for a challenge.  This wonderful little purse takes entrelac to a whole new level with unique construction and special techniques.

The small one goes out as an evening bag, the perfect size for a phone, a couple of cards and your keys. The middle one is perfect for an every day handbag carrying the essentials. And the largest size does double duty as a knitting bag. Be warned -- we assume you already know entrelac before beginning -- this is NOT an introductory project. Although we recommend using the snap purse frames, our customers have shared other ideas:

"I just want you to know that I love your Three Bags Fulled and have made several (in assorted colors and sizes as gifts. I also use one as my purse and one as my knitting bag. However, I had a terrible time with the spring clasp, so I decided to try some variations: I essentially made the pocket for the clasp but attached only the top edge to the bag and used it as a lip for sewing a zipper. One time I forgot to make a lip for a zipper, so I used Velcro to close the bag." - Lynne

Skills Required:

• Basic familiarity with the entrelac stitch
• Working entrelac in the round

Skills Covered:

• Chain Stitch Provisional Cast On
• Building an Entrelac Gusset
• Building Entrelac from a Provisional Cast On
• Decreasing in Entrelac

Supplies / Materials:

• 4 - 7 colors of worsted weight wool (approx 60 yds of each)
• 2 - 3 yds of waste yarn
• 5.5 mm (US #9) circular needle 20" - 24" recommended
• 1 yd of ¾" webbing (optional)
• 6" (8", 14") snap closure
• Crochet Hook size H or J
• Tapestry needle

Finished sizes include:

Small, Medium and Large