This pattern also requires 660 size 6 beads. Finished dimensions - 6” tall x 4.5” wide at base.

Exploring Spirals pays homage to Holly Webb’s simple yet lovely pattern, Exploring Stripes, originally published in Interweave Knits Winter 02/03.

I wanted to play around with the idea of knitting the beads into a spiraling design. The decreases and bottom of the bag gave me fits for awhile, but I eventually hit on a perfect solution.

Here’s a different take on a one-skein beaded bag knit with beautiful Koigu KPPPM.