An easy-going shoulder bag in soft coastal shades of blue and cream with a scattering of sparkling beads. It is knitted in the round to a firm tension using a dense double-knitting weight cotton to create a bag that is strong and durable.

SIZE
Approx 30cm x 18cm (12 in x 7in)

YARN
Rowan Denim Revive (100m/109 yds)
Blue Wash: shade 211– 2 balls
Airforce: shade 212 – 1ball
Cream: shade 210 – 2 balls

BEADS
Debbie Abrahams Beads (size 6/0)
Clear code 034 – 1pack
White code 334 – 1pack

OTHER
1magnetic clasp

NEEDLES
1pair 2.75mm (US 2) (UK12) needles
1pair 3.25mm (US 3) (UK10) needles
3 dpns 2.75mm (US 2) (UK12) needles
3 dpns 3.25mm (US 3) (UK10) needles
2 circular 2.75mm (US 2) (UK12) needles, 60cm length
2 circular 3.25mm (US 3) (UK10) needles, 60cm length

Also required: 4 stitch markers

CONSTRUCTION: stitches are picked up around all four edges of a base panel and then the main body of the bag is worked in the round, first on dpns and then changing to a circular needle further up. At the top of the bag two sets of stitches are left live
at the two shorter ends of the main body for the strap. The bag is fastened with a magnetic clasp.