#10 Boom Bag by Kate Kuckro

#10 Boom Bag

Knitting
July 2006
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, before felting
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1100 yards (1006 m)
After felting: about 14½" wide, 11" tall, and 4" deep
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This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP1075

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
Modern architecture meets modern knitwear in this ingenious felted messenger bag. Cut-out circles punctuate a classic brown exterior to reveal an orange layer of felt underneath. Includes instructions on felting.

Finished Size: After felting: about 14½“ wide, 11” tall, and 4” deep.

Yarn: Classic Elite Skye Tweed, 100% wool; 110 yd (100 m)/50 g: #1285 MacAlister orange (A), 5 balls; #1291 mink (B), 5 balls

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 16 sts and 21 rows = 4” in St st before felting.

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular needle

Notions: Stitch marker, 6 x 15” plastic or heavy cardboard, Yarn needle, Pins, Heavy duty snap

Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2006