Back-to-Nature Bag
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The Back-to-Nature Bag takes a plain linen tote and transforms it into a stunning and stylish accessory. The exterior is worked in a crisp cotton yarn and features a neat stitch that almost looks crocheted.
Inside, this versatile tote bag has a canvas liner but with the advantage that only minimal sewing is necessary to complete the item. The instructions can be used to knit a whole range of bags to suit all your summer outfits. Go for a nautical look in navy, turquoise and white or design a colourful rainbow from left-over yarns in your stash. Pattern Note: The pattern for the Back-to-Nature Bag is also included in the Southampton Collection, which features five fabric-lined bags. Please click here for more information. . For more details, please see below . To purchase a copy please click one of the buttons below.
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Pattern Information
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DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, provisional cast-on, slipped stitches, increases & working in the round. SIZE: 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide Drop from handle to base: 52cm/20.5 ins MATERIALS: Yarns: Main Colour / MC: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream heavy worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton, 183m/200 yds:113 gm/4 oz Super Size ball in colour: #18004 Ecru / Cream x1* ball Contrast Colour / CC: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton DeLux heavy worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton, 215m/236 yds:142gm/5 oz ball, in colour #78219 Seaspray / Light Green x1 ball * Note: The sample bag used almost all of the 1 ball of the Main Colour yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project. Actual amount of yarn used in bag as shown: . MC: 112gm/3.95 oz, 182m/198 yds . CC: 75gm/2.6 oz, 114m/125 yds . Total: 187gm/6.6 oz, 296m/323 yds Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select an Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn with a recommended gauge of about 18sts:10 cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles. Needles: Size 4.0mm/US #6 circular needles in lengths 60cm/24 ins & 100cm/40 ins. Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rows to 10cm/4 ins in Embossed Check Stitch pattern using MC yarn and 4.0mm/US #6 needles, when slightly stretched. Notions: Row counter, markers, & tapestry needle . For Provisional Cast-On: Crochet hook & remnant of waste yarn . Bag Liner: Cotton/linen bag 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide plus sewing needle & thread. |
Pattern information:
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download either from my Etsy store or from Ravelry. PDF pattern file: The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file. Stitch Pattern: This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from our book: Reversible Knitting Stitches – A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns. • For more details about the book, please click here. • To read more about using reversible stitches in your work, please click here. Blogposts / Knitting Notes: 1: Bags of Bags 2: Market Bag Knit-along #3 – Provisional Cast-Ons 3: ... #8 – Adding a fabric lining to your bag Current Version: v22MAY2024 Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. © Moira Ravenscroft, 2024 E-mail: [email protected] |
