When you have a perfectly functional bag that isn’t very attractive (or is downright ugly), what is a knitter to do?

Simple — they knit a cover and use the bag as a liner! It’s an easy method to create a nice-looking knit bag that has all the features of a purchased bag, such as sturdy handles, pockets, or zipper closures, just to name a few.

This bag uses a vinyl bag for the liner and is perfect for notions or accessories. Pick your three favorite colors and make the plaid fabric match your personal color style. Take the concept and use it for bags of all sorts and sizes. The possibilities are endless!

Finished Size
Bag - Approximately 8” wide x 5” tall x 1” deep

Yarn
Sample was made with Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness in colors Lira (A), Roger (B), and Louis XV (C).
125 yds in A, 85 yds in B, 75 yds in C - Sport weight

Needles
4.0 mm (US #6)

Notions
Vinyl Zipper Bag approximately 8” x 5” x 1”
Sewing Needle
Thread to match Color A

Gauge
21 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Stockinette with yarn held double stranded

Skills Required
• Strong familiarity with intarsia
• Comfortable working stripes

This bag is worked flat and then seamed and sewn to a vinyl bag used as the liner. Working knowledge of Intarsia is required - this is not a beginner-level Intarsia pattern.