Patchwork Bag by Jeanette Sloan

Patchwork Bag

Knitting
January 2004
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette after felting
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
738 yards (675 m)
28cm (11in) x 32cm (12.5in) after felting
English

Summary: This bag is composed of panels that are seamed together then felted. Charts are included for all of the patches.

Materials:

50g (2oz) balls (approx. 113m/123yds per ball) DK tweed-effect wool yarn in 6 colours:
Yarn A -- Red x 1 ball
Yarn B -- Purple x 1 ball
Yarn C -- Pink x 1 ball
Yarn D -- Yellow x 1 ball
Yarn E -- Green x 1 ball
Yarn F -- Blue x 1 ball
52 large blue beads

From the Pattern Description: The front of this patchwork bag consists of three vertical strips blanket stitched together, while the back is made up of a single panel of stocking stitch knitted with horizontal stripes of colour. The pieces are sewn together and then felted in the washing machine, making the bag beautifully soft and simple.