Submission Date: November 7, 2004

Corrections: None.

Materials: 1 ball chunky weight yarn, 1 ball of Paton’s Cha Cha or other furry yarn, Size 9 needles, 1 purse handle (optional), 1 button or bead. Gauge: None Specified.
Size(s): One size.

Pattern:

Using a strand of both yarns, cast on 21 stitches and K2 rows.

Button hole:
K9, cast off 3, K9
K9, cast on 3, K9

K2 rows.
RS (Increase row): K1, inc in next st. Knit to last 2 sts, inc. K1.
WS: Knit across.
Repeat last two rows four more times (31 sts)
Knit 10 rows
RS (Decrease row): K1, K2tog, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
WS: Knit across.
Repeat last two rows four more times (21 sts).
Turn rows: P 1 row on right side. Knit next row.
RS (Increase row): K1, inc in next st. Knit to last 2 sts inc. K1.
WS: Knit across.
Repeat last two rows four more times (31 sts)
Knit 10 rows
RS (Decrease row): K1, K2tog, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
WS: Knit across.
Repeat last two rows four more times (21 sts).
K 6 rows. Cast off sts.

Finishing: Fold piece in half and sew sides together, attaching purchased handle on each side. Sew on button or bead as desired.