#23 Bag by Debbie Bliss

#23 Bag

Knitting
January 2011
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in pattern using US 7 (4.50 mm) needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
410 - 574 yards (375 - 525 m)
11" X 16"
English
This pattern is available in print for $5.00.

410 yards are needed for the body of the bag. Pattern calls for two additional colors for striped handles.

Addtional notions:

  • 2¾ yd/2.5m of 44”/112cm wide petersham ribbon (similar to grosgrain but with scallop edge allowing shaping)
  • ¾ yd/0.5m of 44”/112cm wide cotton lining fabric
  • 1 1/8 yds/1m of 12”/30cm wide buckram
  • Standard stapler
  • 16”/41cm X 5”/13cm piece of thick carboard for base