Backpack Handbag by Meg Crowther

Backpack Handbag

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Knitting
October 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
847 - 1330 yards (774 - 1216 m)
one size
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Meg’s backpack is an ideal combination of durability and style. Threading the straps through a loop at centre back means that the zipper is protected and your valuables are perfectly safe whilst the bag is being worn. The slip stitch pattern in Guernsey yarn creates a firm and stable fabric to stop stretching.

Backpack Measurements:

Width at top: 35 cm / 14”

Height from base to top: 24 cm / 9.5”

Base: 15 cm / 6” deep and 20 cm / 8” wide

Yarn:

Main Colour:
Blacker Pure Romney Guernsey (DK; 116 m / 121 yds per 50g)
Oxblood (red); 5 balls

Contrast Colour:
Blacker Pure Manx/Hebridean/Romney Guernsey (DK; 116 m / 121 yds per 50g)
Pale (grey/brown); 2 balls

Gauge:

27 sts x 48 rows = 10 cm / 4” over slip stitch pattern using larger needles;
Always use a needle which results in the correct size after blocking.

Needles:

3 mm (US 2) - straight knitting needles
4 mm (US 6) - straight knitting needles
4 mm (US 6) - 60 cm / 24” circular knitting needle

Notions:

2 stitch holders, 6 stitch markes, darning needle

Notes:

This garment is knitted bottom up in the round. The bag is lined, so there is some sewing involved and for the straps you have a choice of a purchased braid or a larger diameter I-cord, or to weave a flat braid on an inkle loom for which we supply instructions on the colour design.

Level of difficulty:

Advanced