Fabric Knitted Shoulder Bag Pattern

A knitted fabric handbag pattern by Jill Abeloe Mead with step-by-step instructions and photos on making a shoulder bag by knitting fabric!  This is a great beginners guide that uses strips of fabric and all instructions are in plain English - no knitting pattern language.  Finished size is 10 inches wide x 13 inches tall (plus shoulder strap).

Materials Needed:

• 44/45 inches quilter's weight 100% cotton or 100% rayon fabric:
• 3 yards of blue batik for shoulder bag and shoulder strap
• 1/3 yd of printed fabric for shoulder bag lining
• 1/2 yd band and white stripe for shoulder bag binding trim
• 1 yd of heavy duty iron on adhesive (We recommend a Therm-O-Web product called HeatnBond ultra hold)
• Size #17 knitting needles (1/2 inch in diameter)
• Decorative brooch, button and/or a magnetic purse closure (snap)