Diana was the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, wild animals, fertility, and the Moon.

The Diana bag is knitted from the top down in a simple lace pattern. The bottom of the bag is round and worked in stockinette stitch. The handles are double-knitted and attached to the sides of the bag.

Size
Circumference: 64 cm / 25.25 inches
Height (excluding the handles): 36 cm / 14.25 inches

Yarn
500 m / 550 yards of sport weight yarn

Sample: 2 balls of De Rerum Natura Antigone (100 % linen; 260 m / 284 yards per 100 g), shown in colorway Tourterelle.

Needles
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a 60-80 cm / 24-32 inch cable for the main part
3 mm / US 2.5 DPNs or circular needles suitable for Magic loop technique for the bottom of the bag

Gauge
20 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of lace pattern according to the Main chart and in Stockinette stitch in the round, gently blocked. Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Notions
stitch marker
tapestry needle
optional: cotton twill tape, length approximately 170 cm / 67 inches