The Book Bag is a charming little beginner-friendly knit for carrying your favourite reads and other everyday essentials. It is worked in stockinette stitch and comes in a shoulder bag and a crossbody tied straps version.

Sizing: one size, two strap options

Final measurements: 25cm x 16cm and 29cm strap or 2x 67cm straps

Gauge: 18 sts x 28 rows in stockinette on 3.5 mm needles after blocking = 10 x 10 cm

Recommended yarn: 2-3 balls Drops Paris (100% cotton, 75m/50g)

Other things you are going to need: 3.5mm circular needles (e.g. 80cm), tapestry needle, stitch holder or piece of scrap yarn