Mischa Bag by Nicki Merrall

Mischa Bag

Knitting
February 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in slip stitch honeycomb pattern
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
3.25 mm (D)
684 yards (625 m)
Finished size: 12 inches x 11 inches x 2 inches
English

Three slip stitch patterns are used to mix color and texture. Slip stitch patterns make this easy to do since only one color is used per row. the bag is made from an identical front and back, and a one piece gusset and strap:

Yarn colors:

A Peacock (258) 3 balls
B Rust (578) 1 ball
C Paprika (261) 1 ball
D Ochre (230) 1 ball

After knitting, the bag is lined

Front and back: 13inches x 12.25 inches
gussett: 36 inches x 3 inches
strap: 32/75 inches x 3 inches