Lacy Reticule pattern by Tracey Withanee
The Lacy Reticule is a graceful knitted accessory worked in the round from the bottom up. Craft it in one colour to make an elegant drawstring purse. Or, use remnants in several shades to create an eclectic carryall. Supplies: approximately 180 yards of dk, 3.75mm circular needle, stitch markers Gauge: 21sts=4" in stockinette Finished Measurements: base = 6.5" diameter, 9.5" high (from base to cast off edge) This pattern makes use of the magic loop technique for knitting in the round. To find out more about this ingenious method visit this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch? y=IdSpcOEZpnk
Circular base:
Cast on 12 stitches and divided between 2 needles. Row 1: pm, and join to knit one round Row 2: (k1, kfb, pm) repeat to end of round (omit last pm) Row 3: (sm, K2, kfb) repeat to end of round Row 4: (sm, K3, kfb) repeat to end of round Tip: use a different stitch marker to note the beginning of the round. Continue in this manner increasing by one the number of knit stitches preceding each kfb on every row until there are a total of 18 stitches within each of the six sections of the circle (108 sts). Next row: knit 1 round removing all markers except one that marks the beginning of the round.
Lacy Reticule pattern by Tracey Withanee
Body of Bag:
Row 1: knit Row 2: (p2tog) repeat to end of round Row 3: (kfb) repeat to end of round Row 4:knit The pattern for the body of the bag is called 'granite relief stitch'. Repeat these four rows 11 more times for a total of 12 repeats. If desired create a striped effect as follows: on every 3rd repeat use an alternate colour for rows 3 & 4 only continuing in main colour for the following 10 rounds (2.5 repeats). Next row: knit Next row: (k2tog) repeat to end of round Next row: (k1, yo) repeat to end of round Next 16 rounds: knit all sts Next row: (k2tog, yo) repeat to end of round Next round (pink): knit Next round (pink): bind off knit-wise Thread ribbon, an I-cord, or twisted cord (http:/www.sirdar.co.uk/pdf/learntoknit/ how_to _make_a_twisted_cord.pdf) through the eyelet round. Abbreviations: k - knit kfb - knit into the front and the back of the next stitch k2tog - knit 2 together p2tog - purl2 together pm - place marker sm - slide marker sts - stitches yo - yarn over ① Counterpoint, 2011. Sales of this pattern or attribution to another author is strictly prohibited.
