| Fu Lantern | |
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by Anne Kuo Lukito
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| Fu Lantern | |
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by Anne Kuo Lukito
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We all need extra Fu, which means luck or fortune in Mandarin Chinese. So why not carry it around?
I wanted to make my own Fu Lantern with the lucky and auspicious colors of red and gold to carry around year-round, and not just for Lunar New Year. This round-bottom lantern purse is a great conversation piece and makes a great gift. If you dont need any extra Fu, you can pay homage to your love of (or obsession with) wool with YangMao, which means wool in Chinese.This pattern offers 2 size options and 2 different designs, yielding 4 different bags in one! The construction is unique in that the bag is knitted from the bottom up, without any picking up of stitches, is mostly worked in the round and requires minimal seaming (where intarsia is worked).
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Sizes / Finished Measurements
Options for 2 sizes
SMALL:
Height: 10.25/26cm
Width: 7/17.8cm
Base circumference: 22/56cm
Base diameter: 7/17.8cm
Handle: 18/45.7cm long and 1.5/3.8cm wide
LARGE:
Height: 12/30.5cm
Width: 7.75/19.7cm
Base circumference: 24.4/62cm
Base Diameter: 7/17.8cm
Handle: 19/48.3cm long and 2/5cm wide
Materials
SMALL:
DK weight yarn - A: 125yds /114.3m; B: 150yds/137.1m; C: 75yds/68.6m
1 set US 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles
1 US 6 (4mm) 16in. (40.6cm) circular needles
1 set US 6 (4mm) straight needles (optional)
LARGE:
Worsted weight yarn - A: 125yds /114.3m; B: 150yds/137.1m; C: 75yds/68.6m
1 set US 8/5mm double-pointed needles
1 US 8/5mm 16/40.6cm circular needles
1 set US 8/5mm straight needles (optional)
Gauge
Small: 24 sts x 28 rows = 4/10cm St. st on US 6/4mm
Large: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4/10cm St. st on US 8/5mm
Other Pattern Details
Detailed knitting instructions in a professionally designed layout
Detailed instructions for sewing of lining
Instructions include US standard and Metric measurements
Detailed diagrams and charts
File size: 1.44MB
7 pages, full color
Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern
Working in the round on circular needles and on double-pointed needles;
Seaming;
light sewing
Purchase Pattern (PDF Download)
$6.35
(When you click the "buy" button, you will be directed to a Ravelry Pay Pal shop. Enter your Pay Pal account information
and follow the instructions. After your payment is confirmed, you will receive a link to access and download the electronic file.)
If you would like a high-resolution printed pattern, instead of an electronic pattern, please contact me directly, or visit my etsy store.
© Copyright Anne Kuo Lukito, 2007. All content, including text, graphics, photos, images and diagrams are copyright and property of Anne K. Lukito and Crafty Diversions.
You may print this pattern for your own personal use only. You may not sell or use this pattern or items made from the pattern for commercial use or for profit.
If you have questions, you can contact the Anne at craftydiversions (at) gmail (dot) com.
