BYOB 2.0 - Bring Your Own Bag!
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 skills of our hands we can make bags that are not only functional but decorative and long-lasting too.
The BYOB 2.0 pattern includes instructions for four different sized bags, including an extra-small size perfect for Junior shoppers – after all you can never be too young to start saving the planet!
The bags have a shaped base for easy loading at the checkout, a sturdy lower section to prevent items falling out and a mesh central panel for flexibility. The handles feature a comfy grip and the bags are worked in a crisp cotton yarn which holds its shape well even after multiple uses.
Please see below for more information about this pattern.
Pattern Information
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (Sml, Med, Lrg) 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 Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream worsted wt yarn, 100% cotton, 110m/120 yds:70.9gm/2.5 oz ball in Cols: Blueberry Colourway: MC: 18725 Blueberry x 2 (2, 2, 3) balls CC #1: 18001 White x 1 (1, 1, 2) balls CC #2: 18111 Mod Blue (Turquoise) x 1 (1, 1, 1) ball Rose Pink Colourway: MC: 18046 Rose Pink x 2 (2, 2, 3) balls CC #1: 18001 White x 1 (1, 1, 2) balls CC #2: 00026 Light Blue x 1 (1, 1, 1) ball Actual amt used / Medium Size bag: MC: 130gm/4.6 oz, CC#1: 45gm/1.5 oz, CC#2: 25gm/0.9 oz Total: 200gm/7.0 oz, 310m/338 yds Needles: 4.0mm/US #6 circ ndls, lengths 60cm/24 ins & 80cm/32 ins 5.5mm/US #9 circ ndls, length 60cm/24 ins Spare ndl in size 4.0mm/US #6 or smaller Gauge: 18 sts/32 rows:10cm/4 ins in Seed St using 4.0mm/US #6 ndls Notions: Markers, tapestry ndl for finishing Crochet hook + waste yarn for Provisional CO 2 long stitch holders or spare interchangeable ndl cords |
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: v03AUG2018 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, 2015 E-mail: wyndlestraw.designs@gmail.com |
