Moriko by Caroline Birkett

Moriko

Knitting
October 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
656 yards (600 m)
One size - see notes
English German

This shoulder bag is created from one piece of striped knitting, sewn together and then felted to create a dense fabric. The long shoulder strap is looped through a short strap to close the bag. It’s knitted in an aran-weight Icelandic wool from Lopi.

Size
Approx 64cm (25in) circumference x 30cm (11¾in) deep from edge of base, not including handles, after felting

Yarn Requirements
Lopi Léttlopi (Aran weight; 100% wool; 100m/109yds per 50g ball)

  • A Black (0059); 3 x 50g balls
  • B Spring Green Heather (1406); 2 x 50g balls
  • C Orange (1410); 1 x 50g balls

Needles and Accessories

  • 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 60cm long
  • 5 x 5mm (UK 6/US 8) double-pointed needles (DPNs)
  • Stitch holder
  • Card for bag base (optional)