<p>In the photo the diagonal lines are exaggerated (because of the angle the photo is taken from). If you analyze the pattern row by row, column by column, you get:</p>
<pre><code>II_II_II_
_II_II_II
II_II_II_
_II_II_II
</code></pre>
<p>I'm sure it's a knitting pattern called &quot;linen stitch&quot; and the purses are knit with a very firm and chunky yarn.
<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/XI9bA47c.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/XI9bA47c.jpg" alt="example of knit linen stitch" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://theknittingtimes.com/2021/08/03/how-to-knit-the-linen-stitch/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Image source and knitting instruction</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>To knit the linen stitch, you need to cast on an even number of stitches.</p>
<p>You then need to work the following two rows. Please note these instructions are for knitting flat and not in the round.</p>
<p>Row 1 (RS): Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), *k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.</p>
<p>Row 2: Slip 1 with yarn in back (wyib), *p1, slip 1 wyib, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>As to how many stitches you need to cast on, that depends on your yarn. You'll need to make a gauge swatch, count how many stitches cover how much space (horizontally and vertically) and from that number calculate how many stitches you need for the intended size of your own purse.</p>
<p>The purses in the photo also look like they are knit in the round, so you need to cast on enough stitches for both long sides and both short sides.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-knit-the-linen-stitch" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Craftsy</a> has instructions for knitting linen stitch in the round:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>When working in the round, the right side of the fabric is always facing you, which means you need to change things up a bit to keep the same pattern.</p>
<p>Worked over an even number of stitches.</p>
<p>Round 1: *K 1, slip 1 with yarn in front; Repeat from * around.</p>
<p>Round 2: *Slip 1 with yarn in front, K 1; Repeat from * around.</p>
</blockquote>

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Elmy
<p>I'm about 99% sure that isn't crochet, Tunisian or otherwise, but knitting. There are quite a few &quot;diagonal&quot; knitting stitch patterns out there, and this looks to be one of them, made with knit and slipped stitches. Look up &quot;diagonal basketweave knitting pattern,&quot; which seems close. It's finished with crochet slip stitches all along the opening, and of course, the flower. A pattern for a similar flower would be:</p>
<p>Ch 6, sl st. in first ch to form ring.
<em>ch 4, tr 3. ch 4, sl st in to loop</em> rep. italicized portion 5 more times for a total of 6 &quot;petals&quot;</p>
<p>This flower is very similar, although in the picture it does look as if maybe that one was done by making single crochets in a magic ring and THEN making the petals by going in to the sc stitches. And also they seem to only have 5 petals, and something I can't make out to attach it to the purse. Maybe 10 sc in a loose magic ring or a ring of chains, going in to every other one on the second round.</p>

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Hi Sarah, the weave you suggest indeed seems a closer fit than the crochet mentioned in the other answer. I think a picture would have really helped, instead of saying "look it up", as that requires verification from others. And another heads-up: your answer is mostly about the flower in the OP's picture, which is incidental. If you think such info is good to share, you can always ask a new question and provide your own answer. Here it seems a little out of place. In any case: welcome to Arts & Crafts!
Joachim
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Sarah May
<p>This looks like tunisian crochet.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/7swrVm.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/7swrVm.jpg" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>
<p>Here's an article about how to get started with it <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/tunisian-crochet-basics/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.purlsoho.com/create/tunisian-crochet-basics/</a>.  Cotton seems to be the most common type of yarn for handbags.  I'd recommend a cotton cord yarn for extra durability and to show off the stitch texture.</p>

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2023-08-07T17:16:07.983Z
Looks similar but the handbags have a diagonal offset which your link lacks. Also just providing a link for an answer is not so useful for SE because links go bad...
rebusB
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Wright Quist
<p>I would like to identify the pattern of the purse in the image below, and want to know how to begin the chain number of the stitch. Is it a double crochet or single crochet? What type of yarn do I use for this?</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/OVr2L.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/OVr2L.jpg" alt="enter image description here" /></a></p>

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It looks like primarily single crochet. The flower looks like double crochet. If you are a member of knit & crochet community called ravellry you will find many groups you can post your question in. You will also be able to search the patterns posted. I will send your question to a friend who made a similar purse about 6years ago. Maybe she will respond.
LavishMango aka Melinda
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Hi Valentine, I have edited your post and left in (and rephrased what I think were) the questions you were asking, but please focus on a single question. You can always ask other questions using the [New Question] button on the main page. Also, can you tell us where you found this picture? It is important to cite your sources. Welcome to Arts & Crafts!
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Can someone identify the pattern of these purses?
Valentine Aguehian
# Can someone identify the pattern of these purses?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-05-29)

I would like to identify the pattern of the purse in the image below, and want to know how to begin the chain number of the stitch. Is it a double crochet or single crochet? What type of yarn do I use for this?

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/OVr2L.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/OVr2L.jpg)

**Tags:** crocheting, yarn, pattern-drafting

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: It looks like primarily single crochet. The flower looks like double crochet. If you are a member of knit & crochet community called ravellry you will find many groups you can post your question in. You will also be able to search the patterns posted. I will send your question to a friend who made a similar purse about 6years ago. Maybe she will respond.  
> **username_2**: Hi username_0, I have edited your post and left in (and rephrased what I think were) the questions you were asking, but please focus on a single question. You can always ask other questions using the [New Question] button on the main page. Also, can you tell us where you found this picture? It is important to cite your sources. Welcome to Arts & Crafts!  

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2024-11-21. Score: 0

In the photo the diagonal lines are exaggerated (because of the angle the photo is taken from). If you analyze the pattern row by row, column by column, you get:

```
II_II_II_
_II_II_II
II_II_II_
_II_II_II

```

I'm sure it's a knitting pattern called "linen stitch" and the purses are knit with a very firm and chunky yarn.
[![example of knit linen stitch](https://i.sstatic.net/XI9bA47c.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/XI9bA47c.jpg)

[Image source and knitting instruction](https://theknittingtimes.com/2021/08/03/how-to-knit-the-linen-stitch/)

> To knit the linen stitch, you need to cast on an even number of stitches.
>
> You then need to work the following two rows. Please note these instructions are for knitting flat and not in the round.
>
> Row 1 (RS): Slip 1 with yarn in front (wyif), \*k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from \* to last stitch, k1.
>
> Row 2: Slip 1 with yarn in back (wyib), \*p1, slip 1 wyib, repeat from \* to last stitch, p1.

As to how many stitches you need to cast on, that depends on your yarn. You'll need to make a gauge swatch, count how many stitches cover how much space (horizontally and vertically) and from that number calculate how many stitches you need for the intended size of your own purse.

The purses in the photo also look like they are knit in the round, so you need to cast on enough stitches for both long sides and both short sides.

[Craftsy](https://www.craftsy.com/post/how-to-knit-the-linen-stitch) has instructions for knitting linen stitch in the round:

> When working in the round, the right side of the fabric is always facing you, which means you need to change things up a bit to keep the same pattern.
>
> Worked over an even number of stitches.
>
> Round 1: \*K 1, slip 1 with yarn in front; Repeat from \* around.
>
> Round 2: \*Slip 1 with yarn in front, K 1; Repeat from \* around.


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### Answer by username_4 on 2024-02-17. Score: 0

I'm about 99% sure that isn't crochet, Tunisian or otherwise, but knitting. There are quite a few "diagonal" knitting stitch patterns out there, and this looks to be one of them, made with knit and slipped stitches. Look up "diagonal basketweave knitting pattern," which seems close. It's finished with crochet slip stitches all along the opening, and of course, the flower. A pattern for a similar flower would be:

Ch 6, sl st. in first ch to form ring.
*ch 4, tr 3. ch 4, sl st in to loop* rep. italicized portion 5 more times for a total of 6 "petals"

This flower is very similar, although in the picture it does look as if maybe that one was done by making single crochets in a magic ring and THEN making the petals by going in to the sc stitches. And also they seem to only have 5 petals, and something I can't make out to attach it to the purse. Maybe 10 sc in a loose magic ring or a ring of chains, going in to every other one on the second round.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: Hi username_4, the weave you suggest indeed seems a closer fit than the crochet mentioned in the other answer. I think a picture would have really helped, instead of saying "look it up", as that requires verification from others. And another heads-up: your answer is mostly about the flower in the OP's picture, which is incidental. If you think such info is good to share, you can always ask a new question and provide your own answer. Here it seems a little out of place. In any case: welcome to Arts & Crafts!  

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### Answer by username_5 on 2023-08-05. Score: -2

This looks like tunisian crochet.

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/7swrVm.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/7swrVm.jpg)

Here's an article about how to get started with it <https://www.purlsoho.com/create/tunisian-crochet-basics/>. Cotton seems to be the most common type of yarn for handbags. I'd recommend a cotton cord yarn for extra durability and to show off the stitch texture.

> **Comments:**
> **username_6**: Looks similar but the handbags have a diagonal offset which your link lacks. Also just providing a link for an answer is not so useful for SE because links go bad...  

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