This structured cabled purse features an asymmetrical Celtic cable that runs horizontal instead of the more typical vertical placement. A double knit base creates a built in "pocket" for a strip of plastic mesh canvas to be inserted for reinforcement. The simple twist cable handle thickens the strap and echoes the front flap design without competing with it.

This sample was knit from a recycled wool sweater, other yarn suggestions have been provided to give the same rustic look and feel as the original.
The front cable flap is fully charted including all increases and decreases. Instructions are provided for working the open and closed cable loops as well.

Format: PDF electronic delivery
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch
Needle sizes:US size 7/4.5 mm and 5/3.75 mm
Yarn Suggestions: Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% Pure New Wool; 183yds/169m per 100g skein) Color: Green #803; 2 skeins Or
Bartlett Glen Tweed (or any Bartlett 2-ply) (100% Wool; 210yds per 4 oz skein) Color: Bracken; 2 skeins Or
Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed (100% Wool; 109yds/92m per 50g skein) Color: 04; 3 skeins
Skill level: Intermediate (Reading cable charts, picking up sts, double knit fabric)
Price: $4.25

**This is an electronic pattern in PDF format.