A few months ago, we celebrated World Earth Day – an annual event designed to focus our collective thoughts on the needs of the planet and what we can do to raise environmental awareness. Although this day has been on the calendar for nearly 20 years it still feels as though there is much left to do, not least of which is tackling the issue of plastic.
Single-use plastic bags so easily find themselves blown away on the breeze, tangled in tree branches or washed out to sea. However, we knitters have solutions! We can make reusable bags for ourselves so we can say with pride: “No plastic bags for me!”
Last year I wrote my very first blogpost about the BYOB - Bring Your Own Bag knitting pattern and then followed that up with suggestions for lots of bags in different colours and finishes.
So I thought it might be a good idea to put some of these ideas together on a page for inspiration. Please click any of the photos below to read more:
Single-use plastic bags so easily find themselves blown away on the breeze, tangled in tree branches or washed out to sea. However, we knitters have solutions! We can make reusable bags for ourselves so we can say with pride: “No plastic bags for me!”
Last year I wrote my very first blogpost about the BYOB - Bring Your Own Bag knitting pattern and then followed that up with suggestions for lots of bags in different colours and finishes.
So I thought it might be a good idea to put some of these ideas together on a page for inspiration. Please click any of the photos below to read more:
 BYOB - Bring Your Own Bag in lime green and purple |  Two-tone pink and white BYOB bags |  BYOB bags worked with solid Basketweave sides |
 BYOB in Autumnal Colourway |  Stripey BYOB Bag worked in Seed Stitch |  Set of BYOB bags in Autumnal Colourway |
 BYOB 2.0 pattern - now with 4 sizes |  BYOB Market Bag with long handles |  Fibonacci striped BYOB bag |
I like to put “sets” of bags together ahead of time, with 1 or 2 linen bags plus 2 or 3 BYOB Bags. If I put one of these sets in a handy place, they are ready to grab as I leave the house. Then I have everything I need when I arrive at the shops!
To see all the patterns I now have available for knitted bags, please click here. In addition to the bags pictured above, you will also be able to see details above five fabric-lined bags which are included in the Southampton Collection and also a backpack, the Westernesse Bag.
Until next time – Happy Knitting!
Moira
To see all the patterns I now have available for knitted bags, please click here. In addition to the bags pictured above, you will also be able to see details above five fabric-lined bags which are included in the Southampton Collection and also a backpack, the Westernesse Bag.
Until next time – Happy Knitting!
Moira
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