Appliqued Purse and Scarf Pattern

Here are two quick and easy projects that make wonderful birthday or holiday gifts for the little girls in your life. Omit the flower appliqué and the scarf works for little boys as well. The yarn quantities listed are enough to make two purses and two scarves, provided that each is made in a different color. Purse: 5 ½” x 5 ½”; Scarf: 4” x 43 1/2”.

About the Author: Kristin Spurkland is a freelance designer, knitting teacher, and author with a background in Apparel Design. Her books include Crochet from the Heart and Knits from the Heart, both published by Martingale & Company® and available as digital downloads. Her designs have appeared in publications such as Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and Knitters. When not knitting and crocheting, Kristin volunteers at House of Dreams cat shelter, practices yoga, takes hip-hop and samba dance classes, bikes, cooks, and reads nineteenth-century novels and books on fashion history. Visit Kristin’s website at www.kristinspurkland.com.