I wrote up the "recipe" for Dante's Purse. Both of the project bags pictured in this post were made in the same basic way. This recipe is flexible enough for you to play with dimensions, color, texture, pattern, fabrication, etc. One of my favorite things about designing is seeing all of the unique ideas knitters come up with for my patterns. This one has even more variables than most. So I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. If you make one, I'd love to see yours!
This has not been test knit/sewn, so if you find any mistakes or have any comments about how to make the text clearer, I'd love it if you'd let me know. Now, I know there has been a lot of grumbling about my 4 stitch cast on on Thorpe and the One Day Beret. Sorry to say that I've done it again here. A number of folks have started those hats with 8 stitches and have found it easier. I chose not to write this pattern up that way since I haven't tried it myself. But how you start is up to you. This is after all just a "recipe" and most good cooks add their own seasonings and ingredients to recipes. Right?
You can download the pattern from the sidebar.
Enjoy.
thank you - thank you! :D
Posted by: Dione | February 10, 2008 at 01:57 PM
Thank you very much! That is so generous of you to share. I will definitely be making some of these. What a great gift idea.
Posted by: Sarah | February 10, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Thank you for the lovely pattern!
Posted by: Jen Sirois | February 10, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Thank you so much! I cannot wait to make a bag!
Posted by: Tamara | February 10, 2008 at 04:40 PM
I think I'll just wait and win one. ;-)
Posted by: Carole | February 10, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Awesome, thanks!
Posted by: Oiyi | February 10, 2008 at 05:22 PM
sweeeet!!! :-) That's awesome.
Posted by: margaux | February 10, 2008 at 06:57 PM
thanks for sharing the pattern with us! it looks great!
Posted by: mai | February 10, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Thank you so much! I can't wait to make some of these!
Posted by: Fuji Mama | February 11, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Wow, thank you! The bag looks fabulous!
Posted by: Maud | February 11, 2008 at 01:18 AM
:) thanks for the pattern!!!!
Posted by: stacey | February 11, 2008 at 08:48 AM
I just LOVE your patterns!! Thank you so much for sharing...I'll send you a picture when I finish my bag! (I'm making one for a friend's b-day!!)
Posted by: Susan | February 11, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Yay! Thank you for the great pattern!
Posted by: tiennie | February 11, 2008 at 12:10 PM
thanks a MILLION!
Posted by: leslie | February 11, 2008 at 01:06 PM
I love the gift idea. I have some new in-laws that would love these. I added your blog link to my blog, passing on some traffic! Thanks.
Posted by: Hayley | February 17, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I found you through Whip Up and discovered Ben's Blue Devil Hat. Might have to change the name for the Wahoos around here, but LOVE it. Thanks for your generosity!!
Posted by: Anne Margaret | February 21, 2008 at 08:01 AM