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BYOB 2.0 - Bring Your Own Bag!
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We are all aware of the need to "reduce, re-use and recycle" especially when it comes to plastic bags, yet millions of these are still used every year. However, we knitters have solutions! Using the skill of our hands we can make bags that are not only functional but long-lasting too.
The pattern includes instructions for four sizes of bag, each featuring a sturdy lower section to prevent items falling out and a central mesh panel for flexibility. The handles have a comfy grip and the bags are worked in a crisp cotton yarn which holds its shape well.
Please see below for more information about this pattern.
Pattern Information
DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, provisional cast-on, increases, decreases, slipped stitches, working in the round,, yarn overs, short rows & working a stripe pattern. SIZES: Extra Small/XS (Small, Medium, Large) Height: 30 (33, 35, 40)cm / 12 (13, 14, 16) ins Width: 34 (35, 36, 38)cm / 13.5 (14, 14.5, 15.5) ins MATERIALS: Yarn: Lily Sugar ’n Cream worsted-weight yarn, 100% cotton, 110m/120 yds:70.9gm/2.5 oz ball in: . Main Colour / MC: 18725 Blueberry x2 (2, 2, 3) balls . Contrast Colour / CC1: 18001 White x1 (1, 1, 2) balls . & CC2: 18111 Mod Blue x1 ball (all sizes) Actual amount used for 1 medium size bag: . MC: 130gm/4.6 oz, CC1: 45gm/1.5 oz & CC2: 25gm/0.9 oz. . Total: 200gm/7.0 oz, 310m/338 yds. Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a Worsted / Light Aran weight cotton yarn with a recommended gauge of about 20 sts:10cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles. Needles: . 4.0mm/US #6 circular needle in two lengths: 60cm/24 ins & 80cm/32 ins . 5.5mm/US #9 circular needle, length 60cm/24 ins . Spare needle in size 4.0mm/US #6 or smaller Gauge: 18 sts & 32 rows:10cm/4 ins in Seed Stitch, using 4.0mm/US #6 needles. Notions: Row counter, markers, 2 long stitch holders & tapestry needle for finishing. For Provisional Cast-On: Crochet hook & small amount of waste yarn. |
Pattern information:
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download. Check-out: Payments can be made by credit card, debit card, or PayPal. You will then receive a confirmation of your transaction together with the download link by e-mail. 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. Blogpost Series on BYOB Bags: In this series I look at the BYOB Bag pattern and explore a range of colour, stitch & pattern variations you could try for your next project.
Other Blogposts: 24 May 2013: New BYOB 2.0 pattern 22 Apr 2015: Small is beautiful 26th June 2019: Slip those stitches! Current Version: v17DEC2023 Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. BYOB Market Bag: Please also see the companion pattern, the BYOB Market Bag which includes a tutorial blogpost series on how to work the bag. © Moira Ravenscroft, 2023 E-mail: wyndlestraw.designs@gmail.com |