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Knit for the Cure™ Purse Knit a bag to show support of breast cancer awareness. From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-402

Knit for the Cure™ Purse

Michelle Bernal knits up a pink ribbon-motif bag that's perfect to show support of breast cancer awareness and that can also be made for a fundraiser.

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Gauge: 7 stitches = 2" (Main Color [MC])
12 stitches = 2" (Contrasting Color [CC])

Figure A

Stitch used: stockinette (st st) (figure A)

Materials:

3 skeins Muench Goa in Lime [MC]
1 skein Muench Bali in Light Pink [CC]
straight needles: 1 pair each U.S. 10 and 3 (or sizes needed to obtain gauge)
crochet hook, U.S. size 12 (1.00 mm)
2 craft hoops
1 scarf, vintage tie or piece of fabric (Note: The scarf used in this pattern can be purchased from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation by calling 626-577-2700.)
16 pink Swarovski crystals or similar accent beads, size 6 mm
embroidery needle

Main piece:
With #10 needles and MC, cast on 45.
Work in st st until piece measures 22" in length.
Bind off loosely.

Pocket:

Figure B

With #3 needles and CC, cast on 27.
Starting with knit row, work in st st for 10 rows.
On rows 11-26, insert crystal beads in the shape of a pink ribbon, using the crochet-hook method (www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/article/0,2025,DIY 14141 3136282,00.html) (figure B).
Work remaining 10 rows in st st.
Bind off loosely.

Finishing:

	Figure C
	PDF Pink Ribon: click for a downloadable PDF.
	The scarf used in this pattern is available from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (see Resources Guide).

Weave in loose ends on both the pocket and main piece.
Seam together the sides of the main piece.
Attach the pocket to the main piece (figure C).
Insert a craft hoop into each side of the main piece.
Tie one end of a scarf or tie to each of the craft hoops.

Knit for the Cure™

Knitters and crocheters are encouraged to donate handmade scarves, hats and purses that incorporate the color pink; either mail them or drop them off to any one of the participating yarn stores listed at www. knitforthecure.com. The donated items are sold at the Race for the Cure and other Komen Foundation events with 100 percent of the proceeds going to support breast cancer research and treatment. In addition, the hats and scarves are also donated to breast cancer patients at area hospitals and treatment centers.

Did you know?

• The most important risk factor for breast cancer is being a woman.

• Although it's rare, men can get breast cancer too.

• In the USA, breast cancer is the most common skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women.

• The causes of breast cancer are not fully known. This is why it's important to raise funds to support breast research and education so the medical community can identify risk factors and organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation can educate the public.

RESOURCES :

Knit for the Cure™
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Breast cancer awareness scarf
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
626-577-2700

GUESTS :

Michelle Bernal
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