This circular bag is a fun adventure in felting and simple colorwork. Two circles are worked outward from the center to create a graphic sun motif. Then, the sides of the bag and strap are knit in one continuous piece and seamed to the two sun circles before felting. Optional afterthought pockets store belongings inside the bag while a button and loop secure the top flap for a semi-circular look.

Finished Measurements
22″ / 56cm diameter before blocking. 16″ / 41cm diameter after blocking. The size of the finished bag can vary depending on how severely it is blocked.

Yarn
Worsted weight

Yardage
Color A – 375yds / 343m (includes optional pockets)
Color B – 620yds / 567m

Shown in
Retrosaria Beiroa (100% Wool; 273yds / 250m
per 100g skein)

Color A- Natural

Noro Kureyon (100% Wool; 110yds / 101m per 50g skein)
Color B- 14

Needles
US 9 / 5.5mm circular in 47′′ / 110cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
9 / US I / 5.5mm crochet hook for CO or size matching
needle size used to obtain gauge.

Magic loop method is used for knitting smaller
circumferences in the round. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the Magic Loop technique.
https://youtu.be/hpFHbHmrCcc

You can use DPNs if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with knitting with DPNs.
https://youtu.be/y9bvVy08PeE

Notions
tapestry needle, 1.5” / 4cm button

Gauge
16 sts & 28 rows = 4′′ / 10cm in garter stitch
unblocked.

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