This easy, fun bag is a snap to knit up and has such a great look. It makes a delightful small travel project, combining interesting techniques, a minor yarn investment (go ahead, buy something scrumptious), and a chance to use an incredible button. The finished product also makes a luxurious gift container for someone really special. It is, also, a perfectly useful little shoulder bag to wear to the opera or the beverage room.

Size: Smallish.(Depending on the yarn, you'll have a bag anywhere from 3 inches to 8 inches wide.)
Yarn: Any yarn you fancy.
Techniques: simple decreases, picking up and knitting-on sts, I-cord, minimal finishing.
Level: Easy (just past total beginner)