Knitted bag
Finished size:
Width: 20 cm. Height: 16 cm. Height including handles: 26 cm.
Gauge:
15 stitches in 10 cm of stockinette stitch.
Needles and yarn:
I used a 4,5 mm needle. Use a yarn you like and matching needles. Remember that if you gauge is different then mine the size of the bag will change. You'll also need double pointed needles in a slightly smaller size.
ABBREVIATIONS
- CO = cast on
- K = knit
- P = purl
- C6B = Cable 6 back (slip next 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold in the back of the work, K3, K3 from cable needle)
BODY OF BAG
CO 38 st
Row 1:
K1, P until last stitch, K1
Row 2:
K all
Repeat for a total of 8 rows
Row 9:
K7, put 3 stitches on scrap yarn, CO 3 new stitches, K6, P6, K6, put 3 stitches on scrap yarn, CO 3 new stitches, K7
Row 10:
K1, P6, K3, P6, K6, P6, K3, P6, K1
Row 11:
K7, P3, K6, P6, K6, P3, K7
Repeat rows 10 and 11 for a total of 8 rows
Row 18:
K1, P6, K3, P6, C6B, P6, K3, P6, K1
Repeat rows 11 and 10 for a total of 9 rows
Row 28:
as row 18
Repeat rows 11 and 10 for a total of 9 rows
Row 38:
as row 18
Repeat rows 11 and 10 for a total of 21 rows
Row 60:
as row 18
Repeat rows 11 and 10 for a total of 9 rows
Row 70:
as row 18
Repeat rows 11 and 10 for a total of 9 rows
Row 80:
as row 18
Repeat rows 11 and 10 for a total of 8 rows
Row 89:
as row 9
Repeat rows 2 and 1 for a total 8 rows
Bind off
HANDLES
Change to double pointed needles, preferably in a slightly smaller size that the needles you used for the body of the bag.
Put one group of stitches on scarp yarn on one needle, pick up 5 more stitches and knit in the round for 32 rounds, put the stitches on scrap yarn.
Repeat with the remaining groups of stitches on scrap yarn.
Sew the handles together using the grafting method. Also called the Kitchener Stitch, for instructions go here:
- Basic Knitting Techniques Look under Finishing
- Mini Knitting Lessons Look under Closing toes
- Knit Tutorial - Kitchener Stitch
FINISHING
Stretch and pin the bag down in a rectangle. Steam and press dry thru a double cloth.
Fold right side in and sew sides togheter. Fold and press the stockinette stitch edges to the inside. Sew a lining of fabric and put in the bag. Pin and sew the stockinette stitch edge over the lining. If you want to, sew on a button or two and make a loop!
If you have a problem or a question, feel free to mail me and I'll do my best to help. The adress is at the bottom.
