knitted felted evening purse pattern

This knitted felted evening purse pattern is fast and easy to complete - is small enough to be elegant, but still large enough to carry all your essentials.

The finished felted purse measures 6.25 x 7 inches ( 16x18cms) when closed.

We've included a gold chain handle and decoration, but for a more casual look you could substitute an i-cord and decorative button catch.

felted evening purse
Photograph © 2008
Angella Baird - Designer

No side seams to sew

Skill level : felting - easy
Yarn : 8ply/DK/3/light worsted
Needles: double pointed needles (dpns)

(We’ve included both metric and imperial measurements ( inches and cms) and needle sizes within the pattern together with yarn suggestions and substitutions.)

How to felt this purse

If you’re not experienced felting (fulling) knitted purses don’t worry, we’ve included links within the pdf pattern taking you directly to our how to felt felting-techniques pages. You’ll discover how easy the process is to obtain excellent results with a minimum of effort.