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The mercerised cotton yarn used for this delicate bag adds an extra sheen. The butterfly motif is knitted using intarsia, with added sequins and embroidery. Large sequins embellish the border, and it is finished with a pretty braided tie. See page 108 for more on working  the intarsia technique.

tension (gauge)
22 sts x 28 rows over  10 x 10cm (4 x 4in)

finished size
20 x 14cm (8 x 5½in) excluding strap

Posted by DarkLady1993 from St Peters, Missouri, United States • Published 19th October 2018 • See DarkLady1993's 4 projects »

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DarkLady1993 published her project Knitted Butterfly Bag 19 Oct 09:00

Step 1
Front and back (make 2)
Using yarn A, cast on 48 sts.
Starting with a RS row, work 6 rows in st st.
Start chart (see page 83), working RS rows in knit, WS rows in purl and the motifs in intarsia.
Row 7 (RS): k10, work chart row 1, k10.
Row 8: p10, work chart row 2, p10.
Continue to follow chart in st st until 25 rows have  been worked.
Work 7 rows in st st, starting with a p row.
Change to yarn C.
Knit 5 rows.
Step 2
Making up

Press pieces under a dry cloth. Using yarn C, embroider the top of the motif in chain stitch to form the butterfly’s antennae, and using yarn B make French knots at the top of the antennae. Sew the small sequins onto the wings using matching sewing thread, and seven large sequins across each side of the top of the bag, using a single thread of yarn C to attach them. Pin the bottom of the bag right sides together and sew the seam using backstitch. Then sew the side seams using mattress stitch.
Make and fit the lining, and fit the magne
tic closure.
Step 3
Cast off.

strap
Cut 18 strands of yarn C, each 40cm (16in) long. Separate into three groups of six strands and braid to form a strap. Make a knot at each end and attach the strap to the outside top of the bag at either side using yarn C.