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Bag Body
Using solid color yarn, cast on I36 stitches. Place marker to indicate beginning of the round. Join to work in rounds. Rounds 1-6: knit in ss Round 7: knit 32, cast off next 36 sts, knit 32, cast off next 36 sts. Round 8: knit 32, cast on 36 sts, knit 32, cast on 36 sts. Rounds 9-14 knit in s Change to contrasting color or variegated yarn. Continue knitting in rounds until yarn is used up (or until bag measures between 10" and 12"). Change back to solid color yarn. Knit 5 rounds.
Bag Base
Setup round for decreases: \*knit 34 sts, place alternate color marker\*, repeat two more times, knit 34 sts. Decreaseround 1: $\ast\mathbf{1}_{\mathrm{K}2}$ tog, knit to next marker, pass marker\*. Repeat three times. Continue decreasing per round 1, until there are 12 sts remaining, switching to dpns (or Magic Loop) as required.
Finishing
Cut a long tail from yarn and thread onto needle. Pull needle through remaining sts as they are dropped off the needle and pul tight. Sew in ecurely in the inside o bag. Sew in any ends from cast on and color chan ges. Felt. There are lots of tutorials out in cyberspace. I would be happyto help, so drop me a line if you have any questions! Find a nice big plastic container or plate to put in bottom of bag for shaping while drying. Use it to draw a circle on some sturdy cardboard or plastic canvas for your base. Cover in pretty fabric or leave it out for a more natural appearance. I would be thrilled if you would send me a picture so Ican add it to the photo gallery. Enjoy!
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by Amanda Silveira for Amybelbags amybelbags $@$ gmail.com This pattern is offered for personal use only. The pattern, photos, and products made from this pattern are not to be used or sold for personal monetary gain without the written consent of the designer. Do not copy, cut, or paste this pattern. Links back to this pattern are alw ays welcomed.
