The BYOB Market Bag is a stylish shoulder bag which is perfect for a visit to your local Farmers Market. It features a central openwork panel for flexibility and a sturdy base so small items don’t slip through.

The bag is worked in a crisp cotton yarn in a single colour and has two shoulder-length handles finished with a button detail.

The pattern includes full stitch charts, line-by-line instructions and links to a step-by-step tutorial series on my website.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, provisional cast-on, increases, decreases, slipped stitches, yarn overs and working in the round.

SIZE:
Height from top of bag to mid-base: 35cm/14 ins.
Width: 36cm/14.5 ins.
Handle Drop: 30cm/12 ins.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Lily Sugar ’n Cream worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton, Colour #00010 Yellow using:
• Either Regular-Size balls: 109m/120 yds:70.9gm/2.5 oz ball x3˟ balls.
• Or Super-Size: 182m/200 yds: 113gm/4.0 oz ball x2˟ balls.

• NB: For both ball sizes, please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

​Actual amount used in bag as shown: 205gm/7.25 oz, 320m/350 yds.​

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light Aran or worsted-weight yarn with a recommended gauge of approximately 20 sts: 10cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

Needles:
. Size 4.0mm/US #6 circular needles, lengths 60cm/24 ins & 80cm/32 ins.
. Size 5.5mm/US #9 circular needles, length 60cm/24 ins.
. Spare needle in size 4.0mm/US #6 or smaller.

Gauge: 18 sts/32 rows: 10cm/4 ins in Seed Stitch using 4.0mm/US #6 needles.

Notions: Row counter, markers, 3 stitch holders and tapestry needle for finishing plus small amount of waste yarn and crochet hook for Provisional Cast-On.

Buttons: 2 x size 28mm, ⅞ inch buttons for shoulder strap detail plus matching sewing thread.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Tutorial / Knitalong Series:
The pattern is supported by a series of Knitting Notes on my website. These highlight various aspects for working the bag and offer suggestions for options you could select, such as whether to add a fabric liner as a finishing touch:

. #1: Pre-washing yarn
. #2: Yarns & Gauge
. #3: Provisional Cast Ons
. #4: Stitches & Selvedges
. #5: Picking up stitches
. #6: The Two-Row SSK
. #7: Handles & Finishing
. #8: Adding a Fabric Lining to your Bag

Stitch Pattern:
This pattern is worked using stitches taken from: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

I hope you enjoy making these bags!

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com