Those of us who feel compelled to work with beads find that we always have just that little bit left over, sort of like that change left over from that recent purchase. Well, now you can quickly work up this little Coin Purse – a project from and for leftovers.
About 1000 #8 beads
80-100 yds size 3 cotton (similar to a 3 ply sock yarn)
1 pair 2mm (0) needles
*1 purse frame (21/4” – 31/4”)
St stitch
S1B slip 1 bead up to the previously worked stitch
Thread the beads on to the knitting cotton
Cast on (loosely) 10 stitches
| Row 1 |
K1, *S1B K1* across |
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Row 2 |
S1, K across (repeat for all even rows) |
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Row 3 |
K1, *S1B K1* 8 times, turn work, leaving last st unworked on needle |
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Row 5 |
K1, *S1B K1* 7 times, turn work, leaving 2 sts unworked on needle |
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Row 7 |
K1, *S1B K1* 6 times, turn work, leaving 3 sts unworked on needle |
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Row 9 |
K1, *S1B K1* 5 times, turn work, leaving 4 sts unworked on needle |
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Row 11 |
K1, *S1B K1* 4 times, turn work, leaving 5 sts unworked on needle |
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Row 13 |
K1, *S1B K1* 3 times, turn work, leaving 6 sts unworked on needle |
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Row 15 |
K1, *S1B K1* 2 times, turn work, leaving 7 sts unworked on needle |
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Row 17 |
K1, S1B K1, turn work, leaving 8 sts unworked on needle |
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Row 18 |
S1, K across |
Repeat Rows 1 through 18 until 10 segments are completed.
At the end of the 10th segment (after Row 18), cast off (loosely) and sew up seam. Draw the centre of the circle together and fasten off.
If you want to doll up the centre piece of the bag, you can add a commercial button, bead or small beaded button (see http://www.swallowhillcreations.com/free.htm for instructions).
Sew to frame and sew up side seams.
*Using
the small frame will result in a tear drop shape, while the larger frame will
produce more of a circle. Recommended
frames include SHC 58 (21/4”) or SHC 02 (31/4”) (available from Swallow Hill
Creations On Line Store http://www.swallowhillcreations.com/shop
)