Need a last minute gift? Have leftover bulky yarn in your stash? Looking for a project bag, lunch bag or small purse? Charnette is the answer. Colorwork section is easily replaced by a plain knitting. Use one solid color or add stripes…there are lots of options to make your Charnette unique.

Yarn
Approximately 75 yds each MC and CC, Malabrigo Mecha or other suitable bulky yarn.

Size
7” deep with 7” X 4” base tapering out to 8”x1” at the top.

Needles
US 8 (4.50 mm) circular 16” or longer (magic loop required for longer needles)
US 8 (4.5 mm) Double Pointed Needles – optional for I-cord

Gauge
16 sts and 24 rows / 4 inches

Notions
4 stitch markers, including 1 unique marker for Beginning of Row
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Zipper and fabric for lining – optional

Skills
Knit
Purl
Increase
Decrease
Knitting in the round
I-cord
I-cord cast off
Color work (optional)