Looking for a small project to complete over the Christmas break? A regency reticule is definitely something you can start and finish - even by hand while watching the cricket (an Australian tradition). Reticule, England, 1800-24 Silk with embroidered floral design and tassels V&A: Museum no. Circ.554-1954 From MFA, Boston. Accession Number 64.692 Ladies cream silk reticule with chenille embroidery. English 1790-1800 Matching silk satin reticule & shoes in Aylwen's private collection A pattern to knit a pineapple reticule is here. You can draw up your own pattern by looking at pictures or use the reticule patterns that are part of the Elegant Ladys Wardrobe pattern. Wingeo also have a reticule pattern with many variants. There are some simple pouch instructions and also a reticule pattern online. Here is a link to how to make tassels and here are some regency embroidery patterns for decoration. To learn even more about reticules, come along to the Jane Austen Festival Australia in Canberra each April and attend one of the workshops. Links to reticules online: http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/drawstring-bag-48619 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/spun-steel-bag-119562 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/painted-silk-bag-octagonal-47... http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/bag-123011 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/drawstring-bag-123012 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/bag-123013 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/knitted-and-beaded-round-draw... http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/drawstring-bag-48208 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/bag-clasp-and-bag-69876 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/drawstring-bag-100052 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/bag-50155 http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/drawstring-bag-49690