Cabled Bag by Linda Cyr

Cabled Bag

Knitting
February 2008
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
459 yards (420 m)
14" wide by 12" long (not including handles)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Perfect as a weekend project, Linda Cyr’s fast-finishing carryall is knit in the round in alternating bands of braided cables and stockinette.

MATERIALS
Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Chunky
80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
• (3) 5oz/140g balls (each approx 153yd/140m) in #135 spice
• Size 10-1/2 (6.5mm) circular needle, 24”/60cm
• One pair size 10-1/2 (6.5mm) needles
• Cable needle
• Stitch marker

Body of bag is worked on circular needles. Straps are worked on straight needles. To finish whip stitch bottom seam, sew on handles.