Byzantine Strawberry Bag by Diana Troldahl

Byzantine Strawberry Bag

Knitting
September 2007
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Aran
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with both yarns held together
US 8 - 5.0 mm
80 - 90 yards (73 - 82 m)
English
This pattern is available for free

Other Notions:
-safety pin style stitch Marker
-decorative brooch
-optional magnetic closure

A wonderful use of that skein of
recycled silk, this bag goes well with a
gypsy skirt, velvet tunic or faded jeans.
It’s bottom-up construction is fast, not
fiddly, the linen-stitch strap stays firm
rather than stretching or curling.
This PDF contains complete instructions
for all techniques mentioned.

The Lion Brand Lamé is held together with the silk yarn, and it is optional. See the first image on this page.