This sweet little bag is ideal for using up scraps, or an ideal learn-to-knit project for the young beginner. Using the DK yarn double with this size needles makes for a very firm surface. There are just 23 rows to knit, then you just finish it off with a twisted cord and it’s ready to use.
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE
The bag took 1 hour to make.
ABOUT THIS YARN
Any pure wool or wool-mix DK yarn will do for the bag; the stripes use up even the smallest scraps.
SIZE
Width: 2¾ in. (7 cm); length: 2¾ in. (7 cm).
YOU WILL NEED
• approximately ½ oz. (15 g) of wool or wool-mix DK in black (A) and ⅓ oz. (10 g) in assorted colors (B)
• pair of size US 7 (4½ mm) knitting needles
GAUGE
16 sts and 32 rows to 4 in. (10 cm) using DK yarn double on size US 7 (4½ mm) needles. Change needle size, if necessary, to obtain this gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS
gst = garter st; k = knit; patt = pattern; RS = right side; st(s) = stitch(es).
NOTE
• Use yarn doubled throughout.
BAG
Using A, cast on 24 sts.
Change to B. K 2 rows.
Change to A. K 2 rows.
These 4 rows form the gst stripe patt. Using a different color each time for B, work 19 more rows, ending with 1 row in A. Using A, bind off knitwise.
TO FINISH
Fold bag in half, and join cast-on edge for base and row ends for side
seam. Cut 4 x 2¼-yds. (2-m) lengths in B, and knot ends together. Twist and double the yarn to make a cord handle. Knot the ends and trim to make tassels at each end of the cord. Sew the ends of cord to the sides of bag.
TIPS
• The easiest way to double the yarn is to use the end from the inside of the ball, along with the end from the outside of the ball together. Take care to include both strands as you form the stitches.
• The stripes make it easy to count the rows, as each ridge of color takes 2 rows.
• For a neat finish, simply weave the yarn ends in as you knit.
• You could make the bag in just two colors or even in one color—even
You’ll find this little bag really useful for holding tickets and coins.
