Carpet Bag by Jane Davis

Carpet Bag

Knitting
October 2003
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
220 yards (201 m)
13" x 16" x 5" / 33cm x 40.5cm x 12.5cm
English

From the description: Rustic and sturdy, this cable-knitted back is appliquéd with bead-netted panels, using wooden beads to add another texture to the design. Adding an optional lining gives a nice finished look, and the cord closure can be decorated with beads if desired.

Skill level: Intermediate

Additional materials:

  • Approximately 1000 4mm wooden beads
  • Approximately 500 6mm wooden beads
  • 2 decorative accent beads for tassel on pull closure
  • size F beading thread
  • sewing needle and thread to sew beadwork in place
  • tapestry needle for sewing seams together
  • stitch marker
  • 1yd / 90cm of upholstery fabric for lining (optional)
  • 8ft / 2.4m of decorative cord for pull closure
  • 20” / 51cm of 0.5” / 1.5cm cotton cord for piping along bottom edge and side edges