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9 FreE Knitting Bag Patterns Knitting bags is so much fun. They’re the ultimate in usable knitting projects, too. Here are nine free knitted bag patterns, just for you!

Named for its narrow eye-popping stripes, reminiscent of those adorning early twentieth-century bathing dresses, Eunny Jang’s Coney Island Bag is a fun, fast way to use up scraps of brightly colored cotton. The Picnic Bag is made of two mirrorimage halves, each curved by two sets of sock-heel-like shaping. Lisa Shroyer joined the half moons together to make a polygonal, 3-D bag that is the perfect size for carrying a sock project and yarn. Anna-Liza Armfield’s Lace Beach Bag looks charmingly frivolous and acts seriously functional: You can fit a beach towel, shorts, shirt, and your weekend reading in with ease—and still find your cell phone and keys safely tucked into an interior pouch.

You may not be able to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear, but you can make silk into a Sow’s Ear Coin Purse. Anne Merrow’s little beauty uses luscious, 100% silk yarn to make a really useful and luxurious little coin purse. The inspiration for Marilyn Murphy’s

Spiral Market Bag came from Weldon’s

Practical Needlework. The original bag was knit in fine silk yarn on steel needles and was sized for glasses; changing the yarn weight and length makes a great bag for a handspindle and roving, or a bottle of wine on the way to a dinner party.

making a fabric that stretches but retains strength. You’ll appreciate this when you’re stuffing it full of fresh veggies at the farmer’s market! The Basketweave Shoulder Bag by Nancy Dale is knit from flax yarn held double, which makes a strong solid fabric. It has a zipper closure so you won’t lose any of your valuables! The religion of Nepal is a mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism and the monks who traveled southwest China, Nepal, and Tibet traditionally carried large bags. The Monk’s Travel Satchel by Vicki Square is designed with five separate spaces in addition to the spacious capacity of the main compartments.

The three-sided Pyramid Project Bag by Anita Osterhaug dangles from the wrist—very handy for holding a small knitting or spinning project and for I hope you enjoy these knitted bag holding the ball of yarn or fiber as you patterns! Why not start one this knit or spin. It’s a fun exercise in knitting weekend? topology, being created from four equilateral triangles without seams. Kristen TenDyke used a dense lace motif of interconnecting points and chevrons to create the Chevron Market Bag,

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Coney Island Bag Eunny Jang

rnd—6 sts rem. Next rnd: Knit. Cut yarns. Thread base color through rem sts and cinch to close. Secure tail to WS. Hexagon 2 (yellow base): With yellow and the knitted method, CO 75 sts, then pick up and knit 15 sts along one side of Hexagon 1—90 sts. Distribute evenly over 3 dpn, pm at midpoint of each needle. Join in the rnd and work as for Hexagon 1. Hexagons 3–13: Foll diagram, work 11 gray base witha yellow stripes of more hexagons, using combination picked-up sts and knitted CO sts to attain 90 sts for each hexagon. Each hexagon yellow base stripes side is made up of 15 with sts, white so only pick up

90 sts. Distribute sts evenly over 3 dpn, placing markers (pm) at midpoint of each needle—15 sts to each side of m on each needle. Join in the rnd. (See Notes about color combinations and stripe patt.) Rnd 1: Needle 1: *Ssk, knit to 2 sts before m, k2tog, sl m, ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; rep from * on each needle—12 sts dec’d. Rnd 2: Knit. Change colors. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 five more times—18 sts rem; 6 stripes total, ending with a contrast stripe. Next rnd: (base color) *Sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from * to end of

Finished Size 301/2" circumference and

14" tall, not including strap.

gray base with yellow stripes

Yarn Valley Yarns Greenfield (100%

are used in • Tthis hreebag:colorGraycombinations base with yellow stripes (gray base); white base with gray stripes (white base); and yellow base with white stripes (yellow base). Base colors begin and end each hexagon. Each stripe is worked for two rounds; alternate colors every two rounds as you work hexagons. A lmost jogless join: These hexagons use an easy method to hide the jog produced by knitting stripes in the round. Before knitting the first stitch of a new color, cross your yarns as for intarsia (new color behind old color), trapping the old color. Continue knitting stripe in rounds. Before changing colors again, tug gently on the old color strand to align the stripes. W hen changing colors within a hexagon, don’t cut yarn; carry colors in a spiral up the wrong side of the hexagons, always twisting old and new yarns when changing colors. Work hexagons in numerical order following diagram. Cast on or pick up stitches as indicated.

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Bag Hexagon 1 (gray base): With gray and

the knitted method (see Glossary), CO

cast on 15 sts

side fold

pick up 15 sts in direction of arrow white base with gray stripes top

cast on 15 sts f

pick up 15 sts in direction of arrow 6

Notes

white base with gray stripes

yellow base with white stripes

side fold

cotton, 88 yd [80 m]/50 g): gray, 4 skeins; natural (white) and sunflower (yellow), 3 skeins each. Yarn distributed by WEBS. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 doublepointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge One hexagon measures 5" at widest point.

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15 sts per side when working from existing hexagons. Hexagon 14 (yellow base): With yellow and the knitted method, CO 30 sts. Pick up and knit 15 sts along Side A of Hexagon 13 (see diagram), pick up and knit 45 sts along Hexagons 13, 10, and 8 (there will be a gap on Side X of Hexagon 13). Distribute sts evenly over 3 dpn, pm at midpoint of each needle. Join in the rnd and work as for Hexagon 1. Hexagon 15: Foll diagram, work as for Hexagon 14, picking up sts so that Sides C and B match Sides B and C from Hexagons 13 and 12. The work is being forced to fold up into a pocket shape. Hexagons 16–22: Cont to foll diagram, connecting as required to side hexagons. Half hexagons: (Worked back and forth in rows.) With yellow, pick up and knit 15 sts along three sides of a “notch” along top edge of bag (see diagram), pm between each group of 15 sts (45 sts total). Purl 1 WS row. Row 1: *Ssk, knit to 2 sts before first m; k2tog, sl m; rep from * to end—6 sts dec’d. Row 2: (WS) Purl. Change to white. Rep Rnds 1 and 2, changing colors every 2 rnds, until 9 sts rem. Next row: (base color) *Sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from * to end of row—3 sts rem. Next row: Purl. Cut yarns. Thread base color through rem sts and cinch to close. Work a half hexagon for each of three rem notches. Finishing

With gray and smaller cir needle, beg at top right-hand corner of Hexagon 1 or 11, pick up and knit 180 sts around top of bag (15 sts for each segment). Join in the rnd and work in garter st until band measures 11/4" from pick-up, ending with a purl rnd. Next rnd: K15 (should be aligned over gray hexagon), BO 75 sts, k15 (should be aligned over gray hexagon), BO rem 75 sts—15 sts rem for each strap. Place one set of 15 sts on holder. Strap: Next row: (RS) Ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog—2 sts dec’d. Knit 1 row. Rep last 2 rows 2 more times—9 sts rem. Work in garter st until strap measures 20" from pick-up of top edging. Next row: (RS) K1, M1, knit to last st, M1, k1—11 sts. Next row: Knit. Rep last 2 rows 2 more times—15 sts. Use Kitchener st (see Glossary) to graft sts to 15 sts on other side of bag. Use white and backstitch seam (see Glossary) to sew gaps at Side X. Weave in ends and block as desired.

Eunny Jang is editor of Interweave Knits. She lives in a historic bungalow with lots of yarn, sewing supplies, and good food.

knit 1 WS row; do not turn. With WS still facing, pick up and knit 14 sts down 2nd selvedge, ending at CO edge—60 sts total. Work Rows 1–6 of ridge patt once, then rep Rows 1 and 2 once more. Rep from * to * to turn corner, ending with a WS row and 32 sts rem. Work 2 rows even in St st. Strap base: Row 1: (RS) Sl 1 pwise wyb, ssk, knit to

last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d. Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to end.

Picnic Bag Lisa Shroyer

Finished Size 121/2" at widest point and

12" tall, not including straps. Yarn Queensland Collection Pima Fresca

(100% cotton; 146 yd [133 m]/100 g): #1 natural, #23 apricot (dark pink), and #3 blush (light pink), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 10 sts and 14 rows = 2" in St st. First Half

With natural, CO 60 sts. This CO edge will be referred to again in several places; mark each end of CO if desired. Do not join. Beg with a purl row, work 4 rows in St st. Knit 1 WS row. Ridge patt: Rows 1, 3, and 5: (RS) Knit. Rows 2 and 4: (WS) Purl. Row 6: (WS) Knit.

Rep Rows 1–6 two more times, then rep Rows 1 and 2 once more. *Turn corner: Row 1: (RS) K32, ssk, k1, turn. Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf), p5, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 3: Sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), knit to 1 st before gap, ssk (1 st from each side of gap), k1, turn. Row 4: Sl 1 pwise wyf, purl to 1 st before gap, p2tog (1 st from each side of gap), p1, turn. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all sts have been incorporated; last 2 rows will end with decs without a final k1 or p1 before turning. End with a WS row*—32 sts rem. Knit 1 RS row; do not turn. With RS still facing and working along left-hand selvedge of piece (ridge patt section), pick up and knit 14 sts from working row down to CO edge. Turn and

Rep last 2 rows 13 more times—4 sts rem. Next row: Sl 1, k2tog, k1—3 sts rem. Next row: (WS) Sl 1, p2. Next row: (RS) K3tog—1 st rem. Break yarn and fasten off last st. Second Half

The 2nd half is a mirror image of the first half, worked out from the CO of the first half. With dark pink and first half laid horizontally with strap base at right-hand side, beg at right-hand corner of CO edge of first half and picking up 1 st for every CO st, pick up and knit 60 sts. Do not join. Work as for first half, beg with 4 rows of St st just as for first half. Strap

With light pink and beg at top point of one strap base, working down one selvedge of strap base, pick up and knit 1 st for every st down shaped selvedge (19 sts), pick up and knit 12 sts along selvedges in V-split, ending at bottom of 2nd strap base, pick up and knit 19 sts up 2nd strap base, ending at top point—50 sts total. With RS still facing, use the backward-loop method to CO 100 sts, then carefully join work in the rnd, knitting first st at top of first strap base—150 sts total. Place marker (pm) for beg of rnd. Rnds 1–3: Purl. Rnds 4 and 6: Knit. Rnd 5: Knit to base of V-split on body of bag (in line with CO edge/seam between halves), dec 1 st, knit to end. Rep Rnds 1–6 once more, then rep Rows 1 and 2 once. BO all sts pwise. Work an identical 2nd strap on other side of bag. Finishing

Use ends to tack straps tog at top point of strap bases. Weave in ends. Block as desired. Lisa Shroyer is an editor for Interweave. She enjoys an active life halfway between the mountains and the ocean in North Carolina.

Lace Beach Bag Anna-Liza Armfield

Finished Size About 43" circumference

and 151/2" tall, not including strap. Yarn Berroco Mica (31% cotton, 26% silk,

23% nylon, 20% linen; 108 yd [100 m]/ 40 g): cinnabar (MC), 6 skeins; mushroom (CC), 1 skein. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 191/2 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles; 17 sts and 28 rows = 4" in box st on larger needles. Notes

has a flap, which is • Tintended he interiorto bepouch tucked in the pouch if needed to keep small items inside. The pouch is worked on straight needles using double knitting, which creates two layers of fabric at the same time, then the sides are separated, one side is bound off, and the flap is knit.

needles and MC, CO 48 sts. Next row: *K1, sl 1; rep from * to end. Rep last row every row until piece measures 5" from CO. With 2 dpn, separate the sides of the pouch by slipping alternate sts onto front and back needles—24 sts each needle. Piece is now an open pouch. Turn pouch inside out with purl side facing. Next rnd: (WS) P1, BO 23 sts, knit to end—single purl ridge on knit side. Turn and work in rows as foll: Row 1: (RS) Knit. Row 2: (WS) Purl. Rep last 2 rows for 1", ending with a WS row. Row 1: (RS) K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d. Row 2: (WS) Purl. Rep last 2 rows until 8 sts rem, ending with a WS row. BO all sts. Shoulder Strap

With straight needles and CC, CO 10 sts. Work modified box st as foll: Row 1: *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 2: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: Rep Row 2. Row 4: Rep Row 1. Rep Rows 1–4 until piece measures 26" from CO. BO all sts. With MC and straight needles, CO 34 sts. Work in garter st until piece measures 14" from CO. BO all sts. Body

Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for patt. Cord

Finishing

With dpn and MC, CO 3 sts. Work I-cord (see Glossary) for 67". BO all sts.

Block all pieces. Once dry, lay body flat so base is folded in half lengthwise and all edges are even. Place marker or coil-less safety pin at the top of each side edge, along the fold, between sts. Count 5 sts from each side of each m and place

Box Stitch: (multiple of 4 sts) Rnds 1 and 4: *P2, k2; rep from * to end. Rnds 2 and 3: *K2, p2; rep from * to end.

Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt. Fagoting Rib: (multiple of 4 sts) Rnd 1: K1, *yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last

3 sts, yo, ssk, k1. Rnd 2: *Yo, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end.

Interior Pouch Note: All slipped sts are slipped pwise

with yarn in back (wyb). With straight

Anna-Liza Armfield spends her time working, blogging, helping her friends fix their knitting problems, playing with her family, and avoiding housework.

Base

With MC, cir needle, and RS of base facing, *pick up and knit 58 sts along one long edge of base, 34 sts along one short edge; rep from * once—184 sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Purl 1 rnd. Work Rnds 1–4 of box st (see Stitch Guide) twice, then rep Rnd 1 once more. Purl 1 rnd. Work in fagoting rib (see Stitch Guide) for 12"—piece should measure about 131/2" from pick-up. Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd. Break yarn. Join CC and knit 1 rnd. Work Rnds 1–4 of box st twice. Place sts on waste-yarn holder.

Stitch Guide

new m—10 sts total between m and 82 sts along sides between marked sections. To join strap, remove center m on one side. Snip waste yarn in the center of marked section and remove waste yarn to reveal 10 live sts. With CC, sew one end of strap to live sts. Rep on opposite side. Remove rem m. Remove waste yarn from 82 live sts on one side of bag and place sts on cir needle. Leave rem sts on yarn holder. Beg at base of strap, join MC and knit across live sts, then pick up and knit sts evenly along one side of strap. Pm and join in the rnd. Purl 1 rnd, then BO all sts pwise. Rep on opposite side of bag. Weave in ends. Sew pouch along purl ridge at top of flap inside of bag, below one end of strap. Thread I-cord through top row of yo’s. Knot ends of I-cord.

Sow’s Ear Coin Purse Anne Merrow

Finished Size 51/2" wide and 23/4" tall. Yarn Filatura di Crosa Luxury (100% silk;

160 yd [145 m]/50 g): #25 dusty rose, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles. Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holder; 7" zipper (shown: Coats & Clark all-purpose plastic zipper in color almond rose); sewing needle and matching thread; 1/8 yd cotton fabric for lining. Gauge 36 sts and 48 rows = 4" in St st.

Stitch Guide

Kfbf: Knit into front, back, and front

again of same st—2 sts inc’d.

Attached I-cord: Right edge: (3 sts on needle) *K2, sl 1

row: Sl 1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1—5 sts rem. Next row: Sl 1, p4. Next row: Sl 1, sl 2,

kwise, pick up and knit 1 st from selvedge edge, psso; without turning, slide sts to the other end of the needle; rep from *. Left edge: (3 sts on needle) *Pick up and knit 1 st from selvedge edge, pass first st on left needle over picked-up st, k2, without turning, slide sts to other end of needle; rep from *.

k1, p2sso, k1—3 sts rem. Do not turn; slip sts back to right end of needle as for I-cord. Sl 2 sts tog as if to knit, p2sso rem st—1 st rem. Cut yarn and fasten off last st.

Bag

CO 5 sts. Do not join. Purl 1 row. Row 1: (RS) Sl 1, right lifted inc (RLI; see Glossary), knit to last st, left lifted inc (LLI; see Glossary), k1—2 sts inc’d. Row 2: (WS) Sl 1, purl to end. Rep last 2 rows 3 more times—13 sts. Row 3: (RS) Sl 1, RLI, k5, kfbf (see Stitch Guide), knit to last st, LLI, k1—17 sts. Row 4: (WS) Sl 1, purl to end. Row 5: (RS) Sl 1, RLI, knit to center st, kfbf, knit to last st, LLI, k1—21 sts. Row 6: Sl 1, purl to end. Rep last 2 rows 2 more times—29 sts. Row 7: Sl 1, knit to center st, kfbf, knit to end—2 sts inc’d. Row 8: Sl 1, purl to end. Rep last 2 rows 13 more times—57 sts. Row 9: (RS) Sl 1, k2tog, knit to center st, kfbf, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1—no change to st count. Row 10: Sl 1, purl to end. Rep last 2 rows 4 more times. Row 11: (RS) Sl 1, k2tog, knit to 1 st before center st, sl 1, k2tog, psso, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1—4 sts dec’d. Row 12: Sl 1, purl to end. Rep last 2 rows 6 more times—29 sts rem. Row 13: (RS) Sl 1, k2tog 6 times, sl 1, k2tog, psso, ssk 6 times, k1—15 sts rem. Row 14: (WS) Sl 1, ssp 3 times, p1, p2tog 3 times, p1—9 sts rem. Next row: (RS) BO 8 sts; leave last st on needle. Use the knitted method (see Glossary) to CO 2 sts—3 sts on needle. Work 3-st attached I-cord (see Stitch Guide) along selvedge from base back to CO edge, working I-cord over 2 of the CO sts. Place sts on a holder. Use the knitted method to CO 3 sts and work 3-st attached I-cord along selvedge edge from end to CO edge, including 2 of the CO sts. BO all sts. With RS facing, transfer 3 held sts to needle, pick up and knit 1 st in center st of body CO, pick up and knit 3 sts in BO of 2nd I-cord—7 sts. Next row: (WS) Sl 1, purl to end. Next

Finishing

Weave in ends. Pin zipper in opening. With needle and thread, use a backstitch (see Glossary) to sew in zipper. Sew across the end of the zipper to make a new stop. Fold lining fabric in half with RS tog and lay purse flat on lining fabric. Trace around outside of purse. Cut both layers of fabric 3/8" from traced line. Sew around the edges, leaving a 3/8" seam allowance and leaving the opening open. Place the lining inside the purse; if necessary, adjust the seam allowance to fit inside the purse. Sew again over the first line of sts. Press down the 3/8" opening for the top. Sew the lining to the zipper tape. Anne Merrow is an avid knitter, spinner, and quilter. By day she is a book editor for Interweave, as well as editor of the new eMag, Sockupied.

Spiral Market Bag Marilyn Murphy

Finished Size 18" circumference and 15"

tall, not including straps.

Rectangles

Make 4, 2 in each color. CO 18 sts. Next row: Sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), knit to end. Rep last row until piece measures 18" from CO. BO all sts. Finishing Seaming: Referring to diagram, place the

CO edge of one color A strip perpendicular to one color B strip, aligned at the lower edge to form an “L” shape. Sew neatly in place, taking care not to stretch the CO edge. Rep with 2nd pair of strips. Align the 2 L shapes as shown, colors alternating, and join to form bottom of bag. Sew sides of strips tog, noting that the top right edge of each strip will protrude above the seam to form the upper edge of the bag. Weave in ends. Braided cord (make 2): Measure out 2 lengths of each color, 56" long or desired length—4 strands total. Work a four-strand round braid (see Glossary), leaving several inches unworked on each end for finishing. Join braids to bag by threading ends through the points at the top edge from the WS. Secure by tying an overhand knot on the RS. Trim fringe to about 2". Secure the knots to the bag using a needle and thread.

Yarn Classic Elite Katydid (100% cotton;

90 yd [82 m]/50 g): #7310 Hinkley blue (A) and #7355 Penny Lane (B), 2 balls each. Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread. Gauge 22 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st.

Marilyn Murphy has been knitting on and off since she was eight years old. As the former publisher and editorial director of Interweave Knits, she has admired many projects as they’ve passed through the office. Now that she spends more time traveling for pleasure, she knits simple and intriguing projects that don’t require charts.

k2tog uses last st of rnd and first st of next rnd)—6 sts dec’d. Rep Rnd 2 every rnd 8 more times—6 sts rem. Rnd 11: Ssk 3 times—3 sts rem. Rnd 12: Ssk, sl st to left needle, use right needle to pass 2nd on left needle over first—1 st rem. Cut yarn, leaving a 6" tail. Fasten off last st.

Pyramid Project Bag Anita Osterhaug

Finished Size About 61/2" wide at base and

6" tall, after felting. Yarn Malabrigo Rasta (100% merino;

90 yd [82 m]/150 g): #863 zarzamora (purple) and #868 coronilla (gold), 1 skein each. Needles Size 13 (9 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); removable markers; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle. Gauge 11 sts and 11 rnds = 4" in St st, before felting; 12 sts and 12 rnds = 4" in St st, after felting. Notes

can be worked with double• Tpointed his bagneedles, two circulars, or the magic-loop method. of the provisional cast-on, • Byou ecause may need to adjust the tension of the cast-on stitches as you work across them. If necessary, move the extra looseness across the row to one place, pull the extra yarn to the wrong side and leave a loop. During finishing, cut the loop and weave in the ends; felting will secure them. You can arrange the colors in any way you like. You could make each triangle a solid color or alternate colors every round or two on each triangle. Two skeins of yarn are enough for two bags, so you can experiment.

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Stitch Guide

Triangle: Rnd 1: K20, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k19, sl 1,

k2tog, psso, k19, sl 1, k2tog (last st of rnd and first st of next rnd), psso—60 sts rem. Place removable m in each dec. Rnd 2: *Knit to 1 st before marked st, sl 1, k2tog, psso; rep from * 2 more times (last

Bottom

With gold and the invisible provisional method (see Glossary), CO 22 sts. *With a separate strand of waste yarn and cont with same strand of gold, CO 22 sts; rep from * once more—66 sts total. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work triangle (see Stitch Guide), changing to purple on Rnd 9—no sts rem. Back

With purple, RS facing, and beg at one corner of bottom, pick up and knit 1 st in corner, remove provisional CO from 22 sts along one edge and knit these sts, pick up and knit 1 st in corner—24 sts total. Sl last 2 sts to left needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to right needle—23 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Sl 2 sts to right needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to left needle—22 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Using the provisional method and same strand of purple, CO 22 sts—44 sts total. With a separate strand of waste yarn and same strand of purple, CO 22 sts—66 sts total. Pm and join in the rnd. Work triangle, changing to gold on Rnd 7—no sts rem. Left Side

With purple, RS facing, and beg at corner of bottom that is not attached to back, pick up and knit 1 st in corner, remove provisional CO from 22 sts along bottom edge and knit these sts, pick up and knit 1 st in corner—24 sts total. Sl last 2 sts to left needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to right needle—23 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Sl 2 sts to right needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to left needle—22 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Remove provisional CO from 22 sts along edge of back and knit these sts—44 sts total. Using the provisional method and same strand of purple, CO 5 sts—49 sts total. Using the backward-loop method, firmly CO 12 sts—61 sts total. With a separate strand of waste yarn and same strand of

purple, CO 5 sts—66 sts total. Pm and join in the rnd. Work triangle, changing to gold on Rnd 7—no sts rem. Right Side

With purple, RS facing, and working along rem edge of bottom, pick up and knit 1 st in corner, remove provisional CO from 22 sts along bottom edge and knit these sts, pick up and knit 1 st in corner—24 sts total. Sl last 2 sts to left needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to right needle—23 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Sl 2 sts to right needle, pass 2nd st over first, sl rem st to left needle—22 sts rem. Slide sts to other end of needle. Remove provisional CO from 5 sts along edge of left side and knit these sts—27 sts total. Using the backward-loop method, firmly CO 12 sts—39 sts total. Remove provisional CO from 5 sts along edge of left side and knit these sts—44 sts total. Remove provisional CO from 22 sts along edge of back and knit these sts—66 sts total. Pm and join in the rnd. Work triangle, changing to gold on Rnd 7—no sts rem. Finishing

Pull a double thickness of purple through top of pyramid as a placeholder for hand le, which will be added later. Turn bag inside out and work in ends loosely, being careful not to pull and distort bag fabric. Felting: With bag inside out, place in washing machine with a pair of jeans for extra agitation. Wash on lowest and hottest water setting with a small amount of mild detergent. Sts will still be quite distinct after bag is felted. Allow to airdry. Handle: Make a twisted cord as foll: Cut a 24" length of each yarn and tie tog at one end. Twist each strand clockwise until it is tightly twisted. Hold strands beside each other and allow to twist around each other. Tie ends tog. Remove placeholder yarn from top of pyramid and insert handle so that pyramid top is centered on handle. Knot handle at top of pyramid. Tie ends of handle tog with an overhand knot about 5–6" from top of bag to form a hanging loop. Anita Osterhaug is a lifelong fiber junkie (knitter, spinner, weaver, dyer) and has been knitting for more decades than she cares to admit. In her other life, she is a technology writer.

k on RS; p on WS p on RS; k on WS brk1: k2tog (yo and sl st)

Chevron Market Bag

sl 1 yo (counts as 1 st)

K r i s t e n Te n D y k e

k2tog

Finished Size 28" circumference and 15"

ssk

tall, not including strap. Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Cotton (100% mercerized cotton; 93 yd [84 m]/50 g): #24 ivory, 7 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 20 sts and 48 rows = 4" in purl brioche st.

sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso yo k1tbl

p on RS; k on WS pattern repeat brk1: k2tog (yo and sl st)

Stitch Guide

sl 1 yo (counts as 1 st)

Sl 1 yo (counts as 1 st): Bring yarn

to front between needles, sl 1 pwise, wrap yarn over needle to back of work to complete yo, then place yarn in correct position to work the next st (depending on what next st is—knit, purl, or yo). Brk1: K2tog (slipped st and its companion yo). Purl Brioche Stitch in Rows: (multiple of 2 sts + 1) Set-up row: (RS) Knit. Row 1: (WS) K1, *sl 1 yo (see Stitch Guide), k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: (RS) K1, *brk1 (see Stitch Guide), k1; rep from * to end. Row 3: K2, sl 1 yo, *k1, sl 1 yo, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 4: K2, brk1, *k1, brk1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Rep Rows 1–4 for patt.

Lower Brioche

k2tog

11* ssk

sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso

7 5

k1tbl

*sl 1 pwise wyb, replace m, cont working sts as shown

Lace

14 st repeat

Upper Brioche pattern repeat

Purl Brioche Stitch in Rounds: (mul-

tiple of 2 sts) Rnd 1: *P1, sl 1 yo, rep from * around. Rnd 2: *K1, brk1; rep from * around. Rnd 3: *Sl 1 yo, p1; rep from * around. Rnd 4: *Brk1, k1; rep from * around. Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.

*sl 1 pwise wyb, replace m, cont working sts as shown

k on RS; p on WS

13*

3 1

1 14 st repeat

14 st repeat

st with 4 rows St st for desired length. BO all sts. Sew cord to top of bag back, overlapping 4 rows of cord with bag back at each side. Nancy Dale has climbed all 147 peaks in the Rocky Mountains National Park and still has had time to knit and sew.

basketweave shoulder bag Nancy Dale

Base

CO 15 sts. Work purl brioche st in rows (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 111/4" from CO. BO all sts. Bag

With RS of base facing, cir needle, and beg at beg of BO edge, pick up and knit 14 sts along BO edge, 56 sts along side edge, 14 sts along CO edge, then 56 sts along 2nd side edge—140 sts total. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work in purl brioche st in rnds (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 2" from pick-up rnd, ending with Rnd 2 of patt. Work Rnds 1–12 of Lower Brioche chart once. Work Rnds 1–14 of Lace chart 4 times. Work Rnds 1–14 of Upper Brioche chart once. Work in purl brioche st in rnds for 1". Next rnd: Work 15 sts in patt, BO 55 sts pwise, work 15 sts, then slip these 15 sts to a holder for strap, BO 55 sts pwise—15 sts rem on needle for strap. Cont in patt (purl brioche st in rows) over these 15 sts until strap measures 15" from bag BO, ending with a RS row. Place sts on holder. Transfer 15 held sts to needle, join yarn, and work as for first strap. Join two ends of strap with three-needle BO (see Glossary). Finishing Cord: With dpn, CO 3 sts. Work I-cord

(see Glossary) for 30". BO all sts. Block pieces to measurements. Thread I-cord through eyelets at highest point of upper brioche patt. Tie an overhand knot at each end of cord. Tie in bow. Weave in ends. Kristen TenDyke is a designer and technical editor. She uses her graphic-design degree in her job with Classic Elite Yarns, and it also comes in handy when she self-publishes her patterns online at www. kristentendyke.com.

Yarn Louet Euroflax (100% linen; 325 yd

[297 m]/4 oz): #18-2414-7 antique olive (MC), #18-2464-2 cedarwood (A), and #18-2424-6 eggplant (B), 1 skein each. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm). Gauge 10 sts and 16 rows = 2" (5 cm) in basketweave pattern with yarn doubled. Skill Level Easy. Basketweave Pattern Rows 1 and 3: *K5, p5; rep from *. Rows 2 and 4: *P5, k5; rep from *. Rows 5 and 7: *P5, k5; rep from *. Rows 6 and 8: *K5, p5; rep from *.

Rep Rows 1-8 for pattern. Front: With MC doubled, CO 40 sts.

Work Rows 1–8 of basketweave patt 3 times, then work Rows 1–4 again—28 rows total. Cont in patt as established; work color patt as foll: 8 rows with MC for the rev St st blocks and A for the St st blocks; 8 rows with A only; 4 rows with C for rev St st blocks and A for St st blocks; 8 rows with B only. Work 2 rows rev St st across all sts. Work 4 rows St st across all sts. BO all sts. Back and flap: With MC, CO 40 sts. work Rows 1–8 of basketweave patt 11 times. Work 4 rows with MC for rev St st blocks and B for St st blocks. With B only, purl 1 row, then knit 1 row. work 4 rows St st. BO all sts. Fold last 4 rows of bag front to inside along purl ridge. Sew one side of zipper to folded edge. Fold the last 4 rows of bag back and flap to inside along purl ridge. Stitch flap to bag back along BO edge. Sew RS of other side of zipper to flap so that flap hides zipper teeth. Sew lining to inside of bag. Cord: With MC, CO 5 sts. Alternate 4 rows rev St

Monk’s travel satchel Vicki Square

Finished Size 16" (40.5 cm) deep and 19"

(48.5 cm) wide. Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80%

cotton, 20% wool, 215 yd [197 m]/100 g): #005 cavern (A), 3 skeins; #880 twilight green (B), 2 skeins; and #930 candy apple (C), 2 skeins. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular (circ)—2 pair each 29" (73.5 cm) long (for border of the back of the bag). Size 4 (3.5 mm) set of 2 double-pointed (dpn)—Icord. Size 5 (3.75) or larger—for binding off. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; long straight sewing pins with colored heads. Gauge 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st. 22 sts and 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) in seed st. Skill Level Intermediate. Stitch Guide Seed stitch: (multiple of 2 sts + 1) All rows: *K1, pl; rep from * to last st, k1. Gusset/Strap

With A and circ needle, CO 33 sts. Work in seed st (see Stitch Guide) for 74" (188 cm). Change to C and knit 2 rows. BO (1 garter ridge).

Gusset pockets (make 2)

With A, CO 33 sts. Work in seed st for 7½" (19 cm). Change to C, knit 1 row. BO on WS of work. Front

With B, CO 77 sts. Work in St st for 12" (30.5 cm). Change to seed st for 2" (5 cm)—front measures 14" (35.5 cm) from CO edge. Bind off. Back and Flap

With B, CO 77 sts. Work in St st until back measures 14" (35.5 cm). Change to seed st and work 7" (18 cm) more for front flap. BO in patt.

selvedge edges, and st for st along CO and BO edges. Turn work, knit 1 row. BO and finish as for bag front. Weave in all ends and steam block all pieces. Lightly press St st surface. Lay flat to dry completely. Assembly: With A, backstitch center bottom edge of seed stitch gusset/strap. Using straight pins as markers, place first markers 7" (18 cm) from center bottom both ways on both edges of gusset. Mark 14" (35.5 cm) from first marker both ways, both edges (see Figure A). Place gusset pockets with top edge 2" (5 cm) down (toward center back) from second marker. Pin in place. With A, backstitch lower edge of each gusset pocket in place (see Glossary). Remove

all pins. With RS tog, pin front of bag to gusset, matching lower corners to first markers, and top of bag to second markers. Using C and crochet hook, slip-stitch crochet (see Glossary) pieces together, making sure that red edging is outside the seam. Remove pins. Place interior 4" (10 cm) × 8" (20.5 cm) seed st pocket on WS of back, with lower edge of pocket about 4½" (11.5 cm) above bottom edge of bag, and centered side to side. Pin in place. With C, backstitch around sides and bottom of pocket; backstitch vertical seam down center of pocket to create 2 pocket spaces. Place back 8" (20.5 cm) × 10" (25.5 cm) pocket on RS of back of bag, with lower edge

Back Pocket

With B, cast on 55 sts. Work seed st for 8" (20.5 cm). BO in patt. Finished pocket measures 8" (20.5 cm) long and 10" (25.5 cm) wide. Inside Pocket

With C, CO 45 sts. Work in seed st for 4" (10 cm). Bind off in pattern. Finished pocket measures 4" (10 cm) long and 8" (20.5 cm) wide.

about 18" (46 cm) each side

finishing Bag front: With RS facing, using C

and circ needle, and beg at upper right corner, pick up 1 st in each BO st across the seed st top; pick up 2 sts every 3 rows along selvedge edge; pick up st for st across bottom edge; and pick up 2 sts for every 3 rows along second selvedge edge. Turn work and knit to end. Turn work and BO using a needle 1 or 2 sizes larger than size used to work front. Break yarn leaving 6" (15 cm) tail, insert through last loop to secure. Using C yarn tail threaded on tapestry needle, join edging beg and end together using a short 1 row seam in backstitch (see Glossary). Bag back: RS facing: Along selvedge edge measure 6" (15 cm) from seed stitch BO. Beg here, pick up sts all around bag, using 1 circ needle to pick up and second circ needle to knit, working border in one piece. Pick up 2 sts for every 3 rows along

16" (40.5 cm)

19" (48.5 cm)

Figure A 7"

Side Pocket 2"

about 1½" (3.8 cm) above bottom edge of bag, and centered side to side. Pin in place. Using B, backstitch around sides and bottom of pocket. Mark 14" (35.5 cm) from lower edge on back/ flap piece. With RS of gusset and back together, match up 14" (35.5 cm) markers and lower corners at 7" (18 cm) markers. Pin in place. With B, join pieces together using slip stitch crochet, making sure that red edging is

14"

outside the seam. Remove pins. I-cord closures: (make four I-cords, two of each length) With dpn, work I-cord (see Glossary) for 10" (25.5 cm)—for knots. Work second set of I-cords until 6" (15 cm) long—for loops. Fold 10" (25.5 cm) I-cord in half, tie overhand knot in folded end; place on bag flap 3" (7.5 cm) from side edge. Whipstitch (see Glossary)

onto bag from WS, catching just the back side of I-cord sts. On RS of work, whipstitch over the end of I-cord, close to the knot. With pins, mark closure loop pieces for placement on front of bag and whipstitch onto bag from wrong side, catching just the back side of I-cord sts. On RS of work, whipstitch over end and 1½" (3.8 cm) up from end to form button loop. Remove all pins, weave in all ends to WS. -round or two on each triangle. Two skeins of yarn are enough for two bags, so you can experiment. Vicki Square has written a contemporary take on 30 folk designs that are truly extraordinary. Her book, Folk Bags: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World is available from Interweave Press.

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glossary

KNITTING BAGS WITH KNITTINGDAILY 9 FREE KNITTING BAG PATTERNS

Abbreviations

beg beginning; begin; begins

rep

repeat; repeating

rev St st reverse stockinette stitch

bet between

bind off

contrasting color

rnd(s) round(s)

cm centimeter(s)

cable needle

cast on

sk skip

dec(s) decrease(s); decreasing

dpn double-pointed

foll

sl slip sl st slip stitch (sl 1 st pwise

needle(s)

unless otherwise indicated)

ssk slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise,

inc increase(s); increasing

k2 sl sts tog tbl

knit

k1f&b knit into front and back

ssp slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, p2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease)

k2tog knit two stitches together

st(s) stitch(es)

kwise knitwise

St st

left cross

m(s) marker(s)

main color

stockinette stitch

tbl through back loop tog together

mm millimeter(s)

wyb

M1 make one (increase)

wyf with yarn in front

M1R (L) make one right (left)

* repeat starting point

* * repeat all instructions

p purl

p2tog

place marker

psso pass slipped stitch over p2sso pass two slipped stitches over

pwise purlwise RC

right cross

rem remain(s); remaining

wrong side with yarn in back

Four-Strand Round Braid

Step 1: Divide the four strands into left and right groups (Figure A). Step 2: Bring the outside right strand under the two inside strands and then back over the right inside strand (Figure B). The outside right strand becomes the inside right strand. Step 3: Bring the outside left strand under the two inside strands and then back over the left inside strand (Figure C). The outside left strand becomes the inside left strand. Step 4: Repeat Steps 2 (Figure D) and 3 (Figure E) to desired length.

yarn over

( ) alternate measurements and/or

patt(s) pattern(s)

Figure 4

between asterisks

purl two stitches

together

Figure 2

(i.e., repeat from *)

p1f&b purl into front and back of same st

Working from right to left, one stitch in from selvedge, bring threaded needle up through both pieces of knitted fabric (Figure 1), then back down through both layers a short Figure 1 distance (about a row) to the right of the starting point (Figure 2). *Bring needle up through both layers a rowlength to the left of backstitch just made (Figure 3), then back down to the right, in same hole used before (Figure 4). Repeat from *, working Figure 3 backward one row for every two rows worked forward.

(decrease)

of same st

single crochet

following; follows

g gram(s)

right side

rev sc reverse single crochet

cont continue(s); continuing

rib ribbing

Backstitch Seam

instructions

[ ] instructions that are to be worked as a group a specified number of times

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

I-Cord

With double-pointed needle, cast on desired number of s titches. *Without turning the needle, slide the stitches to other end of the needle, pull the yarn around the back, and knit the stitches as usual; repeat from * for desired length.

glossary

KNITTING BAGS WITH KNITTINGDAILY 9 FREE KNITTING BAG PATTERNS

Invisible (Provisional) Cast-On

Place a loose slipknot on needle held in your right hand. Hold waste yarn next to slipknot and around left thumb; hold working yarn over left index finger. *Bring needle forward under waste yarn, over working yarn, grab a loop of working yarn (Figure 1), then bring needle to the front, over both yarns, and grab a second loop (Figure 2). Repeat from *. When you’re ready to work in the opposite direction, pick out waste yarn to expose live stitches.

Knitted Cast-On

Place slipknot on left needle if there are no established stitches. *With right needle, knit into first stitch (or slipknot) on left needle (Figure 1) and place new stitch onto left needle (Figure 2). Repeat from *, always knitting into last stitch made.

Figure 2

Figure 1

Figure 2

Lifted Increase Kitchener Stitch

Step 1: Bring threaded needle through front stitch as if to purl and leave stitch on needle. Step 2: Bring threaded needle through back stitch as if to knit and leave stitch on needle. Step 3: Bring threaded needle through first front stitch as if to knit and slip this stitch off needle. Bring threaded needle through next front stitch as if to purl and leave stitch on needle. Step 4: Bring threaded needle through first back stitch as if to purl (as illustrated), slip this stitch off, bring needle through next back stitch as if to knit, leave this stitch on needle. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on needles.

Left Slant

Knit into the back of stitch (in the “purl bump”) in the row directly below the stitch on the needle.

Knit into the stitch on the needle, then slip both stitches off the n eedle.

Right Slant

Insert left needle into back of the stitch below stitch just knitted.

Knit this stitch.

Three-Needle Bind-Off Whipstitch

With right side of work facing and working one stitch in from the edge, bring threaded needle out from back to front along edge of knitted piece.

Slip Stitch (sl st) Crochet

Place stitches to be joined onto two separate needles. Hold them with right sides of knitting facing t ogether. Insert a third needle into first stitch on each of the other two n eedles and knit them together as one stitch. *Knit next stitch on each needle the same way. Pass first stitch over second stitch. Repeat from * until one stitch remains on third needle. Cut yarn and pull tail through last stitch.

*Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and draw loop through stitch and loop on hook; repeat from *.