This pattern was originally published as Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design’s contribution to the 2017 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 2 – 5, 2017 in Portland, Oregon.

Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl.

All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2017 Collection: Portland Pastimes 2017 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

One skein of Mountain Colors River Twist is enough to knit this cute book bag. The reversible linen stitch creates a cushiony fabric. Perfectly sized for small books, this bag will come in handy when browsing (and buying) the Staff Picks at one of Portland’s fabulous book stores!

Yarn
Mountain Colors River Twist, 100% Merino, 100 gm/240 yds. Project uses up the entire skein. Sample knit in Willow Creek Colorway

Finished Measurements
9” wide, 6” tall, 2” deep

Gauge
23 st = 4”/10 cm in Reversible Linen Stitch

Needles and/or Hooks
Size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles, straight or circulars. Double pointed or circular in the same size to work I-cord.

Notions
Stitch markers (3)
Tapestry or Yarn needle
Optional: Pins, Plastic piece 9” x 1-1/2” for bag bottom, Snap

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

For errata please visit the Fiber Rhythm website errata page for the pattern