Florence Bag is worked seamlessly from the top down. First, a stockinette stitch edge is worked, then the sides of the bag are worked in the round in lace pattern. The bottom is worked in lace pattern with decreases. Finally, a lining is sewn and then sewn into the bag and a leather strap is attached. The accompanying purse is worked from the top down. The bottom is sewn together with Kitchener Stitch. Finally, a lining is sewn and then sewn into the purse.
The pattern includes the sewing instructions for the lining.
Begin by knitting a swatch to find out which needle size will give you the correct gauge. Wash and block the swatch before measuring gauge.
Size: small (large)
Bag: Circumference: 48 (58) cm [19 (22¾) inches]
Height: 18 (22) cm [7 (8¾) inches]
Purse: 15 x 9 (18 x 11) cm [6 x 3½ (7 x 4¼) inches]
Gauge: 18 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in lace pattern on 3.5 mm [US4] needles
Needles: Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] / 40 cm [16 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4]
Materials: Bag: 100 (150) g Crealino by Lang Yarns (50 g = 165 m [180 yds]) (three strands) or 50-100 (100) g Japansk Bomuld by Isager Yarn (50 g = 315 m [344 yds]) (three strands) or 50-100 (100) g Tynn Line by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 220 m [241 yds]) (three strands) or 100 (150) g Hør Organic by Isager Yarn (50 g = 178 m [195 yds]) (three strands)
Purse: 50 (50) g Crealino by Lang Yarns (50 g = 165 m [180 yds]) (three strands) or Japansk Bomuld by Isager Yarn (50 g = 315 m [344 yds]) (three strands) or Tynn Line by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 220 m [241 yds]) (three strands) or Hør Organic by Isager Yarn (50 g = 178 m [195 yds]) (three strands)
Fabric for lining for bag: 68 x 18 (81 x 21) cm [26¾ x 7 (32 x 8¼) inches], leather strap (1.3 x 110 cm [½ x 43¼ inches]), 4 mm zipper: 23 (28) cm [9 (11) inches], fabric for lining for purse: 16 x 22 (19 x 26) cm [6¼ x 8¾ (7½ x 10¼) inches], 4 mm zipper: 14 (17) cm [5½ (6¾) inches]