Skill Level: Easy
Bag measures approximately 11" wide x 8" high.
MODA DEA® "Vision™": 3.5 Ounces (or 1 ball) No. 2930 Karma CA and 1.25 ounces (or 1 ball) No. 2940 Blue Moon CB.
Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] and 5mm [US 8].
Yarn needle.
GAUGE: 20 sts = 4"; 26 rows = 4" in pattern with larger needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.
BAG
FRONT & BACK (Alike): With larger needles and CA, cast on 55 sts.
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2: P1, * K1, P1; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pattern until 6 ¾" from beginning, end by working Row 2 AND decrease 6 sts evenly spaced across last row - 49 sts.
Change to smaller needles and Knit 5 rows.
Divide for Handle: K17, bind off 15 sts. K to end.
Next Row: K 17, turn, cast on 15 sts. turn, K to end - 49 sts.
Knit 3 rows even. Bind off in K.
FLOWERS (Make 3)
With larger needles and CB, cast on 55 sts.
Rows 1, 3, and 5 (Right Side): Knit.
Rows 2, 4, and 6: Purl.
Row 7: * K5, twist all the sts on the left needle toward you in a complete circle around the needle so that the fabric between the needles becomes twisted; rep from * to last 5 sts; K5. The twisting will create a scalloped appearance to the fabric.
Rows 8 and 10: Purl.
Row 9: K1, * sl 1, K2tog, psso, K2; rep from * to last 4 sts; sl 1, K2tog, psso, K1 - 33 sts.
Row 11: * Sl 1, K2tog, psso; rep from * across - 11 sts.
Row 12: Purl.
Do NOT bind off but cut yarn leaving a 20" end. Thread this end into the yarn needle and run it through the remaining 11 sts; draw up tightly; fasten securely at center.
Twist knitting at the split so that one edge overlaps the other, forming a double circle that resembles a flower. Secure into flower shape by sewing through the base in several places. Sew to front of bag.
ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB = colors A, B; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
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