PROJECT BAG

Knit Simple Holiday 2012 #37

Design by Katharine Maller

Large enough to stash several WIPs, needles, yarn and patterns, this variegated trinity-stitch bag is as sturdy as it is attractive. A fabric lining and store-bought handles lend stability to the knitted base.

Difficulty level
Easy

MATERIALS
Shepherd Worsted by Lorna’s Laces, 4oz/113g hanks, each approx 225yd/206m (superwash wool)
• 3 hanks in #209 beverly (greens and blues)
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• 1yd/1m fabric for lining
• One set (2) Leather-Like Purse Handles (Inazuma item #YAR-70) in #13 olive
• 5 x 14″/12.5 x 35.5cm piece of cardboard
• Sewing needle and thread
• Sewing machine (optional)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
11 x14 x 5″/28 x 35.5 x 12.5cm after hemming

GAUGES
• 20 sts and 29 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using size 7 (4.5mm) needles.
• 28 sts and 28 rows to 4″/10cm over trinity st using size 7 (4.5mm) needles.

Delivery Method: via E-mail as an Electronic PDF