Platted Bag by Makenzie Alvarez

Platted Bag

Knitting
June 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette in the round
US 4 - 3.5 mm
300 - 328 yards (274 - 300 m)
One Size
English
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As knitters we always are on the hunt for another bag for all of our knitted projects. This pattern checks all the boxes, a fun knit that becomes your next project bag. This design is just right for those 2 skein projects on the go, or you can fold the top of the bag inward and create a knitted basket perfect for your work in progress.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Finished Size
34”/86 cm circumference
12.5”/32 cm from center of base to top edge
7”/18 cm cabled section height
1.75”/4.5 cm garter top edge height

Gauge
20 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm
square in Stockinette St
Cable Repeat: 16 sts x 6 rows =
3.75”/9.5 cm wide x 0.75”/2 cm tall

Yarn
Worsted weight yarn; 328 yds/300 m
Sample Used: Lion Brand Yarn; Cotton Hemp; 70% Cotton, 30% Hemp; 164 yds/150 m; 3.5 oz/ 100g; 2 skeins of Husk

Needles
US4/3.5 mm - 24”/60 cm circular needle
Optional US4/3.5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular needle or DPNs for cast on
Cable Needle, optional

Notions
7 stitch markers and 1 unique marker for Beginning of Round
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Knitting in the round
Cabling or willingness to learn