Yarn
Fingering weight yarn or Worsted weight yarn (The finished size is almost the same for both.)
Sample１: Fingering weight yarn
Approximately 345 yards / 315 m
Amirisu Trek Hand Dyed (100% Merino wool; 191 yards / 175 m, 50g)
Sample is knit in Wakuwaku 2 skeins

Sample 2: Worsted weight yarn
Approximately 179 yards / 163 m
Amirisu Hike (100% Merino wool; 179 yards / 163m, 100g)
Sample is knit in Clover 1 skein

※If you substitute the yarn, it’s best to choose one with elasticity rather than a soft, drapey yarn.”

Sizes
Finished measurements
Width: Sample 1 8½” / 21.5 cm, Sample 2 8” / 20.5 cm
Depth (Excluding the handles): Sample 1 7¾” / 19.5 cm, Sample 2 7½” / 19 cm

Needles
Sample1, Knitting with Fingering weight yarn
1 × US 2 (2.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm (or longer) circular needle
Sample2, Knitting with Worsted weight yarn
1 × US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm (or longer) circular needle
Or, needles required to obtain gauge.

Gauge (after blocking)
Working FIngering weight yarn with US 2 (2.75 mm) needle
32 sts & 62 rows= 4” / 10 cm (the row count is twice the number of visible stitches in the fabric.) in Drift Ridge Stitch pattern

Working Worsted weight yarn with US 5 (3.75 mm) needle
22 sts & 42 rows = 4” / 10 cm (the row count is twice the number of visible stitches in the fabric.) in Drift Ridge Stitch pattern) in Drift Ridge Stitch pattern

Tools
Tapestry needle, a spare needle in a similar size to the specified needles. (for Three needle Bind Off (tbl ver))

Note
After casting on, work in the round from the bottom of the bag toward the opening. Divide the stitches for the handles and loops, work them flat, then join them back to the body to finish.