Bamboo
Design: SAS Knits It Again level: beginner/intermediate
This pattern is named after Bamboo because they are both extremely fast growing. The bag grows under your hands like bamboo in the jungle. In Dutch we call the drop stitch; Lazy Gal's stitch' you can figure out why. Also the structure of the pattern reminds me of bamboo stems, longer linges interupted by horizontal breaks. This bag is designed with summer in mind, it's perfect for a day at the beach, a trip to the market or park or just to take shopping. Make and finish it on the way to your holiday destination and start using it right away, you can finish it in a couple of hours. Use all kinds of materials, skeins you have lying around or use this project to try out that great hemp or a funky ball of coton. Use up your acrylic. Line it so you can use it for anything. including carrying around smallitems. Just have fun with this quick knit! Knit On!
Bamboo Bag
Size one size Measurements Lenght: +/- 35 cm/14" Widt: +/- 30 cm/12"
Materials
yarn: anything you like but preferably dk/aran weight 1 pair of 6 mm needles darning needle for finishing Gauge 15 st / 25 rows = 10 cm/ 4" in garter stitch
Used Techniques
Cast On (CO) Garter stitch Drop stitch (DS) Yarn Over (YO) Bind Off (BO)
Pattern notes
Bamboo Bag is knit on straight needles. Garter Stitch: knit every stitch on every row Drop Stitch: row 1: K1, \*YO2, K1; rep. From \* to end row 2: \* Knit, drop 2 YO's; rep. From \* to last st. K. Repeat these 2 rows.
Patern
Divide your yarn in two equal parts. CO 45st Knit one row. Knit even in DS pattern. Repeat these 2 rows 8 times. handles K12, BO 21 st, K12. K12, attatch second ball of yarn, K12 Knit each handle with the separate ball of yarn attatched. Knit 30 rows garter on each strap. K12, CO 21 st by repeadedly making a loop with the working yarn around the needle; make a loop with your left hand and slide onto needle, pull yarn but not too tight. Repeat 21 times in total. K12 remaining stitches on needle with the same working yarn. (45 st on the needle) K one row. K even in DS pattern. Repeat these 2 rows 8 times. BO all stitches
Finishing
Fold project. You are almost there! Sew sides together at the edge where the garter ribs meet. Tie two sides together with a knot there and follow the yarn up to the next garter rib, tie two sides together with a knot. Repeat to handles. Sew botom of bag. Weave in loose ends. Enjoy!
About the designer
I design (mostly) with beginning to intermediate knitters in mind. I like to think I'm selling 'Knitting 2.0', an ancient technique translated to the 21th century: easy and relatively quick projects with a modern view on knitwear. while I'm in no way denying the art of slow (mindfull much?), I aim to get a new (younger) group in the claws of knitting by showing them that simple and handmade can be cool. When I teach knitting classes I point out interesting (new) yarn varieties and colors & designs that match a broad range of current fashion views. All this translated to the victim'spersonaltastes. Like whitney put it: I believe the children are our future Teach them well and let them lead the way (LOL) KNIT ON! SAS K.I.A. Www.sasknitsitagain.blogspot.com sasknitsitagain@hotmail.com
@sAS Knits It Again // This pattern is for personal use only. It can not be duplicated without premisson of the designer. // Foto's: Saskia de Feijter
