Linen-Stitch Messenger Bag
This half-woven-half-knit stitch pattern creates a firm fabric ideal for heavy schlepping. Complete with colorful stripes and a key fob, it'll be your new favorite bag!
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Linen stitch pattern notes, with instructions for a slip-stitch selvage that means no edging is necessary!
- Pieces are worked separately, then seamed for maximum stability
- Applied I-cord edge around inside upper bag opening makes opening easy to see – and I-cord continues past edge to make a handy key fob!
- Flat bottom and tapered sides make for great storage but slim profile
- Easy to adjust strap length for a custom fit
MATERIALS:
- 750 yards plant-fiber yarn (hemp, cotton, or linen) DK- to light-worsted weight (5-5.5 sts/1")
- US 6 (4.25 mm) needles, any format
- Darning needle for sewing up
- Optional: Key chain loop or other hardware for key fob
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My First Fair Isle (Hat or Bag)
Learn two-color knitting while following a simple chated pattern. Will yours make a hat or a drawstring bag?
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Full, detailed instructions for hat or drawstring bag
- Large, easy-to-follow colorwork chart
- Picot edge forms tiny brim of hat; additional round of eyelets in bag creates drawstring holes
- Color recommendations for optimum results
MATERIALS:
- 220 yards DK-weight yarn (5.5 sts/1") in main color, plus 10 yards each of 4 contrast colors
- US 6 (4.25 mm) needles, 16" and double-points (or another circular or a ‘Magic Loop’ 40" needle)
This pattern also availalble in a special folded format for KITS using Paternayan needlepoint yarn for the contrast colors. Paternayan needlepoint yarn for the contrast colors. Take advantage of the color range of Paternayan to make your own beautiful kits!
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Felted Backpacks, Little and Bigger
These sturdy backpacks pull shut by their straps when you wear them.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Easy-to-follow knitting instructions for the beginner
- Detailed information on felting techniques
- Knitted I-cord and I-cord bind-off
- Makes two sizes: 8"x10"x4" or 10"x12"x6" (perfect for back-to-school!)
MATERIALS:
- Worsted-weight wool or animal-fiber yarn in 1 or 2 colors
- Easy to include novelty yarns for striping interest near top edge
- US 13 needles, 24" circular and two double points
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Little Square Linen-Stitch Purse
Deceptively easy, decidedly elegant.
PATTERN FEATURES:
- Simple slip-stitch pattern blends yarns beautifully
- Great showcase for purse handles
- 3-needle bind-off so there's no sewing!
- Works up in two or more colors
MATERIALS:
- Sportweight 100% cotton, such as Tahki Cotton Classic or Rowan Cotton Glacé
- US 4 needles, 24" circular
- Rigid purse handles, any format (not wider than 9")
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