Baskets and bags are a stylish way to stay organised and Dee always uses them to pack her supplies and samples for workshops and trunk shows.

This sturdy bag can be used to transport projects to your knitting group or as a day bag for all your essentials. The pattern includes details on how to create a firm lining to give your bag a sound structure.

Needles & accessories:
1 pair of 4mm (US 6) straight knitting needles
Bag handles (125mm/ 5in diameter wooden hoops)
Cardboard for bag inner
Lining fabric
Darning needle
Fabric adhesive
Pins
Scissors
Hole punch
Sewing needle

Finished measurements:
Approx 25cm x 12.5cm x 18cm/ 9.75in x 5in x 7in, plus handles

Yarn used:
Rowan Felted Tweed
Approx 175m/ 192yds in background colour
Plus oddments in three contrast colours for flower motifs

Recommended colours:
Background: Hillside Green (9802227-00801)
Roses: Rage (150) and Dusk Rose (9802227-00802)
Stems and leaves: Cumin (193)