Hobo Handbags are where practicality and fashion meet! They let you carry around lots of stuff yet you still look sparklingly swank. Stitch Diva presents both a knit and crochet version of this fashion favorite. Make one -- your shoulder will love you for it!

Bullseye Hobo (Crochet): Designer Stephanie Ryan creates a simple design inspired by a bestselling designer hobo bag. A modern spin on the traditional granny square, this bag packs some extra pizzazz with the use of simple button embellishments. This bag is easy to crochet. The design features simple stitches and simple finishing.

Create the Bullseye Hobo with 360 yards of Worsted Weight Yarn for the main body (featured yarn is 3 balls of Berroco Suede Zorro 3729) and 680 yards total Worsted Weight Yarn in 5 different colors for the granny squares (featured yarn is Berroco Cotton Twist, 3 hanks Corot 8339, 2 hanks Tile 8357, and 1 hank each of Fern 8322, Flame 8343 and White 8301). You will need an F Crochet Hook (or size required to obtain gauge), eighteen 1/2" gold finish shank buttons, twenty 1/4" gold finish push prong studs, two 2" gold finish purse rings, a Tapestry Needle and optional lining and snap. Finished size is 14" x 14" excluding strap.

Crescent Hobo (Double Knitting): Designer Jennifer Hansen has created a body-conforming crescent hobo that is knit in one piece using double knitting techniques. It is reversible and you do not need to line the thick fabric. With one side of the bag embellished with beads and the other side plain, this bag can dress up or dress down right along with you! This bag is for the experienced knitter. It features advanced stitches, advanced shaping and simple finishing.

Create the Double Knit Crescent Hobo with 235 yards of Worsted Weight Yarn for the main color (featured yarn is 3 balls of Berroco Suede Tonto 3715) and 235 yards Worsted Weight Yarn in a complimentary color (featured yarn is 3 balls of Berroco Suede Deluxe Tonto Gold 3920). You will need US 8 Circular Knitting Needles, a Cable Needle, a Tapestry Needle, and (optional) sixteen 3/8" beads, various #6, #8 and #11 glass seed beads in coordinating colors, sewing thread and a sewing needle. Finished size is 13-3/4" x 16" including the handle. Order a kit!