Farmers Market Bag
Designed by Kathryn Ashley
\*This pattern is property of Ewetopia Fiber Shop and cannot be used for profit. Please contact Ewetopia
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Finished Measurement: Width $=15^{\prime\prime}$
· 1US #7( $4.5\mathrm{mm}\$ 一 $-24^{\prime\prime}$ Circular needle · 1 US #11 $\left(8\mathrm{mm}\right)\!\!-\!\!24^{\prime\prime}$ Circular needle Stitch Marker Tapestry needle Gauge: 16 sts and 18 rows $=6^{\prime\prime}$ $\left\lvert15\,\mathrm{cm}\right\rangle$ , size 11 ( $\left(8\:\mathrm{mm}\right)$ needles with double strand——knotted mesh stitch Notes: The pattern gives you an option for a double strand or single strand. The single strand will be just as tough, but willbe airier and just a bit smaller so it is easier to fit in your purse on your way to the market! It is also easier on your wallet in other ways as well...
Stitch Guide:
Tweed Stitch
Row $1\colon{}^{*}\mathrm{K}1$ yarn forward, slip 1 purl wise, yarn behind; repeat from \* to end Repeat this row over and odd number of stitches
Knotted Mesh Stitch
Row $1\colon{}^{*}\mathrm{K}1$ (knit through horizontal strand before next stitch, k1, pass made stitch over k1); repeat from \* to end Row 2: Knit Repeat these two rows
Directions:
Body:
Cast on 165 stitches with smaller needle Place marker and join into round and work in Tweed Stitch (see stitch guide) for 7 rounds Next Round: Change to larger needles, K3, $^{*}\mathrm{Knit}\,2$ stitches together $(\mathrm{k}2\mathrm{tog}).$ repeat from \* to end (84 sts) Work in Knotted Mesh Stitch see stitch guide) until bag measures $14^{\prime\prime}$ from cast on edge (end with a Row 1) Next Round: Change to smaller needles, K3 $\mathrm{^{*}K1}$ make 1; repeat from \* to end (165 sts) Work in Tweed Stitch for 7 rounds Weave in loose ends. Seam bottom closed.
Cast on 9 sts with large needle (this is worked back and forth Row 1: K1, \*yarn forward, slip 1 purl wise, yarn behind, kl; repeat from \* to end Row 2: Slip 1, P1 \*yarn behind, slip 1 purl wise, yarn forward, pl; repeat from \* to end Continue these 2 rows until yarn runs out or until desired length.
Enjoy stuffing your new market bag with goodies from the farmers market!
