Teddy Belt Bag by Joan Ho

Teddy Belt Bag

by Joan Ho
Knitting
February 2023
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Aran
+ Worsted
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
569 - 601 yards (520 - 550 m)
One size
English
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Dimensions
11” x 1.75” x 6” (28 cm x 4.5 cm x 15.25 cm)
Strap length when fully extended: 42” (106.75 cm)

Yarn
Aran weight, Drops Alpaca Boucle (80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Nylon), 153 yds (140 m) per 50 g skein

Worsted weight, Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Wool), 110 yds (101 m) per 50 g skein

Yardage/Meterage
Yarn A (bag): 305 yds / 280 m of aran weight boucle yarn held double with 150 yds / 140 m of worsted weight yarn.

If using a single strand of bulky textured/boucle yarn, you will need 150 yds / 140 m. An additional strand of worsted weight yarn is still recommended for additional structure.

Yarn B (strap): 110 yds / 100 m of worsted weight yarn.
Note: Any combination of yarns can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.

Notions
12” (30.5 cm) non-separating metal zipper
1” (25 mm) buckle with strap adjuster
Contrasting scrap yarn
Matching thread & sewing needle
Pins
Stitch markers, removable and regular
Tapestry needle