Embrace the sunshine with a bag that will take you to the shore or the farmer’s market in style. This fun-to-knit project is worked in the round with a mesh lace pattern that emerges from the base of the bag.
With its boho style and a stretchy fits-all-the-essentials size, you’re sure to be making this for yourself and all your friends, too.
Sizes: One Size.
Finished measurements: Base of bag 7”/18 cm square, circumference of bag 28.5”/72 cm, depth from strap to base of bag 21”/53 cm. Note that the bag depth will stretch when used.
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rounds in 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, blocked, using size needle to obtain gauge.
Needles: US 6 (4 mm) 24"/60 cm circular needles and DPNs or size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Yarn: 375 yards of worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn. Sample made with Lion Brand Yarns “Touch of Linen” (51% Cotton, 49% Linen; 197 yds /100 g ball), 2 balls in Dijon 682-170H.
Other Materials: Nine stitch markers (one of a distinguishing color for beginning of round, four should be locking stitch markers), stitch holders, tapestry needle to weave ends, fabric lining or plastic canvas base (optional).