Named for my favorite Ben Folds song, this is, without a doubt, also my favorite bag.
Made with a modified entrelac that doesn't use triangles on the edges, it self finishes as you go along and then when sewn together properly, it becomes a fun bag.
The idea for this came from a fabric tote that I saw in a boutique. It was much smaller and quite a bit different than this finished one. I loved the original, and "crafty-me" thought that I could probably sew one. I whipped a couple out on my sewing machine, but just didn't love them. So I looked at it again and thought, "Hey, I can knit that!" So can you.
DIFFICULTY
ELECTRONIC VERSION (PDF):
$7.00 USD
Would you rather have a hard copy mailed to you? If so, please email me. Hard copy versions are $8.00 (plus $1.00 shipping).
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]]>SIZE
Small [Large]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (Approximate)
Small Bag:
Width: 12 inches
Height: 8 inches
Strap length: 12 inches (from shoulder)
Large Bag:
Width: 19 inches
Height: 12 inches
Strap Length: 15 inches (from shoulder)
MATERIALS
Small Bag:
[MC] Cascade 220 [100% wool; 220yd per 100g skein]; Pea Green, Color # 8914; 1 skein
[CC1] Cascade 220 [100% wool; 220yd per 100g skein]; Purple, Color # 9454; 1 skein
[CC2] Cascade 220 Heathers [100% wool; 220yd per 100g skein]; Blue, Color # 4001; 2 skeins
Large Bag:
[MC] Sheep Shop Sheep One [100% pure wool; 130yd per 100g skein]; Pink, Color # F066; 3 skeins
[CC1] Sheep Shop Sheep One [100% pure wool; 130yd per 100g skein]; Multi, Color # E043; 3 skeins
[CC2] Sheep Shop Sheep One [100% pure wool; 130yd per 100g skein]; Green, Color # A031; 3 skeins
NEEDLES
Small Bag:
1 24-inch US #11/8mm circular needle
Large Bag:
1 24-inch US #13/9mm circular needle
OTHER NOTIONS:
Row counter
Blunt tipped yarn needle
30" Plain Leather Straps (on large bag)
One magnetic purse snap
Sewing needle
Hand quilting thread to coordinate with lining fabric (if desired)
About two thirds of a yard coordinating fabric for lining (if desired)
[large sample uses Freshcut by Heather Bailey, Color Number D1589-630]
GAUGE
Small Bag:
15 sts/26 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, unfelted (using #11/8 mm needle)
Large Bag:
11 sts/15 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, unfelted. (using #13/9 mm needle)]]>