Chinese Charm Purse

Though I purchased Stitch & Bitch two winters ago, it wasn't until this October that I realized that I might be capable of deciphering one of its patterns! I've been miserable at work the past few months. Knitting has been escape from the stress of working in an environment that has broken my spirit. Last Friday, I left work at 2:45 p.m. smiling, knowing that the next two weeks were my holiday from hell! I drove to Loopy Yarns in the South Loop and purchased 3 skeins of Lamb's Pride Bulky.

I spent most of Christmas day and yesterday knitting and here are the results! Sewing the lining was more difficult than I imagined. So was attaching the bamboo handles. Whatever...it is done!!!

Isn't the lining pretty?!?!?