I recently took a stomp through the woods looking at the hawthorn berries. Full of design inspiration I began my hunt for suitable yarn. I was looking for both texture and colour, to create a knit that would symbolise the life of woods in autumn, and the longing for life to continue. Fancy knitting a bag like this for yourself or as a gift? Here’s how…
I chose Rowan Colourspun in shade 274 (Berry) and Rowan Lima in shade 891 (La Paz) and could already picture in my mind a design for a small berry shaped bag
I didn’t draw this design in my workbook, instead I pictured it in my mind as I was knitting. To create a ‘berry’ texture I used a double moss stitch. This stitch is ideal for creating texture and useful to make stronger knits such as bags.
To compliment I found a ceramic donut bead that was green to represent the leaves of the tree, and brown to represent the bark.
[box]Why not try…
An alternative strap option.
Cast on 10 sts and follow strap pattern. Make two to make a double strap effect.
If you plan on making a longer strap to make a messenger bag, then it is advisable that the underneath side of the strap is lined with cotton fabric to prevent stretching, and a firm card base is made and placed into base of bag to make is more sturdy.[/box]
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What are the dims of this cute bag?
Hello
the dimensions are as follows:
Front 11cm width 11cm depth
Back and front flap are one long piece 28cm length, 11cm width
Strap 33cm
Base and sides 10cm width 38cm length (all the way round)
The ease of the pattern however, means that you could make the bag and strap larger/smaller if you prefer. Just make sure that you multiply in 2′s so that you still get moss stitch throughout.
Twigs x
can you explain what a double moss stitch is? I know how to knit and purl and have made a few simple things but don’t know any other stitches.
Hi Melissa,
Moss stitch: for every stitch – Row 1: K1, P1, Row 2: P1 K1 which makes a bobble like effect to the knitting.
Double moss stitch : for every stitch – Row 1: K1 P1, Row 2: K1 P1, Row 3: P1 K1, Row 4: P1 K1 which makes a bobble like effect that is even more textured.
Hope this helps, if you need me to explain further I would be happy to help
Becky
What a beautiful bag this is! Great idea for gifts, and of course, one for myself. Thank you for posting this pattern.
Thank you
glad you like it! x
It would be nice if one could give the dims in American English.
i am trying to find a large white owl pattern knitted in the free pattern around 2 to 3 months ago. has anyone kept the pattern. l lost it off my laptop.
I am a new knitter and this looks like something I could do! Thanks for the pattern, as to the metric for the dims, its not that hard to convert to the American yourself. I am an American and do not see this as a problem!
How many balls of wool do l need for this bag
The ball quantities are on the pattern download, its one 50g Ball of Rowan Colourspun and one 50g Ball of Rowan Lima. You will need just under the 50g for each ball.