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Southampton Book Bag

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The Southampton Book Bag is worked in a wonderfully textured knitting stitch and features long contrasting handles and a dyed canvas liner to match. On the inside there is a key tab with a carabiner loop so you can quickly find your house keys or library card.


The bag is both classic yet sophisticated, and is roomy enough for all your latest finds at the bookstore or for a quick visit to the grocery store.


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: 65cm/26 ins.

MATERIALS:
Yarn:
 Bernat Handicrafter Cotton DeLux heavy worsted weight/Aran yarn, 100% cotton, 215m/236 yds:142gm/5 oz ball, in Col #78010 Navy x2 balls.

Actual amount of yarn 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 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 & 27 rows to 10cm/4 ins in Four-&-Two Basketweave using 4.0mm/US #6 needles.

Notions: Row counter, markers and tapestry needle for finishing.
. For Provisional Cast-On: Crochet hook and small amount 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.
. Handles: 1.6 m/1.75 yds x 2.5 cm/1 ins cotton webbing
. Key ring: Carabiner or latched hook with key ring.

Dye (optional):
. Dyelon hand dye, Colour: Bahama Blue x1 packet
. 250gm/8oz salt for the dyebath + 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: ​Market Bag Knit-along #3 – Provisional Cast-Ons
3: ... #7 – Handles and finishing
4: ... #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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