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Sarasota Shopper

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This bright and jaunty bag is worked in the colours of the Gulf waters lapping the Florida coast. It features bands of Basketweave set on a background of Double Moss Stitch, giving it an understated elegance.

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The knitted bag is lined with a canvas tote in a co-ordinating colour to give a beautifully harmonious look. The final result is sturdy and modern – just perfect for a trip to the shopping mall or a relaxing day at the beach.


Note: The pattern for the Sarasota Shopper is also included in the Southampton Collection, which features five fabric-lined bags. Please click here for more information. 


. Available for immediate download from the site.

. For more details, please see below.

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Pattern Information

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, provisional cast-on, slipped stitches, increases, working in the round.
Optional: Dyeing the liner

SIZE: 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide
Drop from handle to base: 52cm/20.5 ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn:
 Lily Sugar ‘n Cream heavy worsted weight/Aran yarn, 100% cotton, 183m/200 yds:113 gm/4 oz Super Size ball in Colour: #18111 Mod Blue (Turquoise) x2 balls.

Actual amount used: 177gm/6.25 oz, 286m/313 yds.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select an Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-20 sts:10 cm / 4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

Needles: Size 4.0mm/US #6 circular needles, lengths 60cm/24 ins & 100cm/40 ins.

Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rows to 10cm/4 ins in Double Moss Stitch using 4.0mm/US #6 needles.

Notions: 
. Row counter, markers and tapestry needle for finishing.

. For Provisional Cast-On: Crochet hook and remnant of waste yarn.
. Bag Liner: Cotton/linen bag, 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide in natural colour if dyeing bag, or in colour of choice plus sewing needle & thread.
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Dye (optional):
. Dyelon hand dye, Colour: Bahama Blue x1 packet
. 250gm/8oz salt for the dyebath,
. plus a little extra for finishing.
Pattern information: 
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download​ from the website. The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. 

Download information
You will be provided with a link to download your file immediate after purchase. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file from the link.

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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.
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   ​• To read more about using reversible stitches in your work, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
​1: Bags of Bags
2: ​
Summer knitting starts here
3: ​Market Bag Knit-along #3 – Provisional Cast-Ons
4: ... #7 – Handles and finishing
5: ... #8 – Adding a fabric lining to your bag
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Current Version: v24APR2025
Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. 

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2025
E-mail: [email protected]
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