Sarasota Shopper by Moira Ravenscroft

Sarasota Shopper

Knitting
January 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Double Moss Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
313 - 325 yards (286 - 297 m)
​Finished bag: 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide x 9cm/3.5 ins deep.
English
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This bright and jaunty bag is worked in the colours of the Gulf waters lapping the Florida coast. It features bands of Basketweave set on a background of Double Moss Stitch, giving it an understated elegance.

The knitted bag is lined with a canvas tote in a co-ordinating colour to give a beautifully harmonious look. The final result is sturdy and modern – just perfect for a trip to the shopping mall or a relaxing day at the beach.

Pattern Note: This pattern is also included in the Southampton Collection, which includes patterns for five fabric-lined bags.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, provisional cast-on, slipped stitches, increases, working in the round.
Optional: Dyeing the liner

SIZE: 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide
Drop from handle to base: 52cm/20.5 ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn:
Lily Sugar ‘n Cream heavy worsted weight/Aran yarn, 100% cotton, 183m/200 yds:113 gm/4 oz Super Size ball in Colour: #18111 Mod Blue (Turquoise) x2 balls.

Actual amount used: 177gm/6.25 oz, 286m/313 yds.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select an Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-20 sts:10 cm / 4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

Needles: Size 4.0mm/US #6 circular needles, lengths 60cm/24 ins & 100cm/40 ins.

Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rows to 10cm/4 ins in Double Moss Stitch using 4.0mm/US #6 needles.

Notions: Row counter, markers and tapestry needle for finishing.
. For Provisional Cast-On: Crochet hook and small amount of waste yarn.
. Bag Liner: Cotton/linen bag, 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide in natural colour if dyeing bag, or in colour of choice plus sewing needle & thread.

Dye (optional):
. Dyelon hand dye, Colour: Bahama Blue x1 packet
. 250gm/8oz salt for the dyebath,
. plus a little extra for finishing.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Bags of bags
2: Market Bag Knit-along #8 – Adding a fabric lining to your bag
3: Summer knitting starts here

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024
Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com