Knitted Humbug Bag by Shelagh Smith

Knitted Humbug Bag

Knitting
October 2007
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches = 4 inches
in pattern
US 3 - 3.25 mm
230 yards (210 m)
Approx 7" (18cm) wide & 6" (15cm) tall when standing
low vision format available
English

This small carry-all is shaped like a popular English "sweetie" (candy) called the Humbug. Use this bag to carry small travel projects such as socks with 7" (18 cm) needles, yarn, and notions. Leave a small opening (shown in red) at the top of the bag through which to feed your yarn while knitting.

Yarn: Schachenmayr Nomotto Regia, 75% wool/25% acrylic, 1.75 oz (50 g)/230 yds (210 m), Jacquard Nordstern 5176

Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge

Other Supplies: Blocking pins, 10” (25 cm) zipper, tapestry needle, sewing needle and thread 14” (36 cm) length of ribbon for wrist strap.

Low Vision: This book is available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled in a print Braille and digital Braille format.