Worked in the round and seamed, pleated, and finished with Norah Gaughan's usual understated flair, this little bag shows how cute simplicity can be. Purchased hardware takes the brunt of use, while the drapey yarn of the bag body can stretch to hold all your essentials.
Finished Size: 12" wide and 9" high
Yarn: Berroco Bonsai (97% bamboo, 3% nylon; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #4148 sora blue, 3 skeins
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 20 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles; Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular needle (cir)
Notions: Marker (m); 12" flat leather handle, 1/2" wide, with standard rivet and loop ending; 6 3/4" dowel and finials (color: split pea).
Originally Published: Knitscene, Winter 2007/Spring 2008