Square Bag is a shoulder bag worked bottom up using 2 strands of yarn held together. First, the bottom of the bag is worked back and forth in garter stitch. Then, stitches are knitted up along the edges of the bottom. Afterwards, knit in the round according to chart using 2 colors. The checkered pattern occurs here, using stranded colorwork combined with small cables. Finally, the top of the bag and the handle are knitted in garter stitch, and a lining and a zipper is sewn to the bag.

Gauge: 

14 sts and 28 rows over garter stitch using 5,5 mm needles. 
18 sts and 16 rows in pattern using 6.5 mm needles.

Measurements: 

Height: approx. 17 cm

Width: approx. 25 cm 

Depth: approx. 7 cm

Materials:

Col A: 200 g 

Col B: 100 g 
Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana
(50 g = 100 m) - using 2 strands at a time!

Zipper (30 cm) 
Fabric for lining

Needles: 

Circular needles: 
5.5 mm (60 or 80 cm) and 6.5 mm (60 cm)

The pattern includes:

• Detailed descriptions, as well as a chart
• Helpful explanatory photos
• Video link that explains the pattern
• Sewing instructions for the lining

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the pattern, either here or by email matildemaercher@gmail.com <3

Happy knitting!

Matilde