#06 Knitted Backpack by Knit Simple

#06 Knitted Backpack

Knitting
November 2006
DMC wool embroidery thread
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
162 yards (148 m)
Circumference at widest point 29"/73.5cm
English

Pattern description from Knit Simple Magazine, Holiday 2006: “Special deliveries are indeed possible with this simple backpack, knit back and forth and embroidered with a star and camel.”

Knit Tip: “Kids love to customize their backpacks. Give your designated knittee input regarding color and embellishment.”

Materials:

  • Freedom Wool by Twilleys of Stamford/SR Kertzer, Ltd., 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 54yd/50m (wool)
  • 3 balls in #410 beige
  • 1 hank DMC wool embroidery thread each in blue and brown
  • One pair size 10½ (6.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
  • One pair brown leather handles
  • 12 green crystal beads
  • 43”/110cm of boning.

Note: Gauge is worked tighter than suggested gauge for the yarn to make a denser fabric.