New Year's Evening Bag

Shimmering bands of silver light up a felted black handbag. Yarn needed: 2 skeins of Patons Classic Wool (main color); 1 skein Patons Brilliant (contrast color). Additional gauge: 24 single crochet and 28 rows = 4" with smaller hook and contrast color, before felting. Additional supplies: Yarn needle; rhinestone buckle; 1⁄3 yd of fabric for lining; magnetic snap closure; small amount of fusible interfacing; cardboard for base; hand sewing needle and matching thread. Skill Level: Easy