"From Russia with Love" Backpack, Coin Purse, Keychain

"From Russia with Love" Backpack, Coin Purse, Keychain
Inspired by Russian folk art dolls, this backpack, wallet and keychain nest to carry all her favorite things.
design by Noreen Crone-Findlay

YARN
RED HEART SOFT, 5oz/140g balls, each approx 256yd/234m (100% acrylic)   

• 2 balls #9925 Really Red (A)
• 1 ball #4604 Navy (B)
• 1 ball #9388 Wheat (C)
• 1 ball #4412 Grass Green (D)
• 1 ball #4600 White (E)
• 1 ball #4422 Tangerine (F)
• 1 ball #9344 Chocolate (G)
• 1 ball #9114 Honey (H)

KNITTING NEEDLES
For Backpack

• 1 pair size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
• 1 pair size 10 (6mm) knitting needles or any size to obtain correct gauge

For Coin Purse and Keychain

• 1 pair size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles or any size to obtain correct gauge

For All Projects

• 1 set size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed knitting needles (optional, for Cord)

NOTIONS

For Backpack

• 2 black buttons, .5"/1.5 diameter

For Coin Purse

• 2 black beads, 6mm
• Decorative button, .5"/1.5 diameter
• 2 small snap fasteners

For Keychain

• 2 Size E black beads
• Decorative button, .5"/1.5cm diameter
• Small snap fastener
• Keyring

For All Projects

• 1 Susan Bates French Knitter, 4-peg (optional, for Cord)
• Red embroidery thread
• Red crayon or blush
• Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Backpack 9"/23cm wide by 12"/30.5cm tall
Coin Purse 8"/20.5 cm tall
Keychain 4"/10cm tall

GAUGE
For Backpack
14 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette st using 2 strands of yarn and size 10 (6mm) needles
For Coin Purse and Keychain
17 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette st using 1 strand of yarn and size 7 (4.5mm) needles
Remember to check gauge for best results!