Felted Weekend Bag by Kathleen Rinks

Felted Weekend Bag

Knitting
May 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
3 stitches and 2 rows = 4 inches
in Before Felting
US 13 - 9.0 mm
1500 - 1700 yards (1372 - 1554 m)
14" x 24" x 8" after felting
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This knit and felted bag is roomy and stylish enough to make it the only bag you will ever need. Its dimensions make it perfect for a weekend trip and its design makes it stylish enough for your everyday tote.

Use it as your knitting bag, your purse or your getaway tote.

This pattern incorporates several advanced knitting skills:
• Bag is finished with an I-cord bind-off.
• Bag straps are constructed of I-cord.
• Bag is felted.

Finished Dimensions: 14” tall x 8” wide on side x 24” wide across front/back. Handle drop is 14”.

Instructions included for modifying size of bag.

Supplies required:
US 13 - 29” circular needle
US 13 DPNS (for I-cord bind-off and for I-cord straps).
Stitch markers in 3 contrasting colors