Diamond Lace Purse

This cute little clutch purse is the perfect accessory – big enough to hold your essentials and small enough for a quick knit project. You could even use it as a little project bag to hold your smaller knitting projects!

The pattern is designed for beginner knitters looking to try some new techniques such as increases, buttonholes and a simple lace pattern. Or if you don’t fancy the lace you could just knit the front flap without the lace pattern, or maybe use a contrast colour for a really striking look!

The purse is cast on at the flap edge and worked as one flat piece with garter stitch rows used to mark the folding lines. The edges are then sewn together at the end and a pretty button added for a final flourish!

The I-cord wrist strap is optional. Video tutorials for the I-cord, the buttonhole and the stitches used are linked in the pattern.

The purse is easy to customise to make it longer, or make it into a shoulder bag, details are given in the pattern.