Colorwork Sling Bag by Kelly Bridges

Colorwork Sling Bag

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch, unfelted
US 8 - 5.0 mm
430 yards (393 m)
After felting, approximately 18” around and 15” top to beginning of base. Strap approximately 25” after felting, assembled and with bag cinched closed.
English
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A great introduction to the three major colorwork techniques! Detailed instructions on slip stitch (or mosaic) knitting, stranding and working intarsia, as well as great felting instructions!

SKILLS USED: Basics, knitting in the round, stranded knitting, intarsia, felting
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: After felting, approximately 18” around and 15” long. Strap approximately 25”.

MATERIALS NEEDED: 180 yds of Color A, 100 yds of color B, and 75 yds each of colors C and D. US#8- 20” circular needle and set of dpns, stitch markers and intarsia bobbins.

GAUGE: 4.5 sts and 6 rows to the inch, unfelted.