Noro Ruffle Felted Bag Pattern

WALDEN KNITS NORO RUFFLE FELTED BAG

Here is the pattern for the bag that I taught at A Knitter's Fantasy.

MATERIALS

1 skein NORO Kureyon

small amount of 100% Wool Cascade 220

Size 9, 10 1/2 or 11 needles 24 " circular and double pointed same size

Row counter; Stitch marker; Tapestry needle.

Dimensions before felting: Dimensions after felting:

Bottom 5 " x 5 " Bottom 4" x 4"
Height 9" Height 6 1/2"
Width 9" Width 5 1/2"
Lenght of I cord strap 36 " Length of I cord strap 23"

BOTTOM OF BAG

Cast on 16 stitches. Knit every row 30 - 34 rows (17 ridges)

You should have a square or rectangular bottom.

Pick up and knit 16 stitches along the edge of your bag – you will be picking up a single loop of yarn at the end of each of the ridges. You should be at the beginning of cast on edge.

Pick up 16 stitches using the loops at the bottom of the cast on row.

Pick up and knit 16 stitches along the last edge of your bag.

Place a marker to denote beginning of rounds.

You should have 64 stitches.

If you have more or less, it doesn't matter.

Just make sure you have the same number of stitches on corresponding sides.

BODY OF BAG

Rounds 2-9: Knit.

Round 10 (decrease round): (K2tog, knit to two stitches before the next marker, SSK, slip marker) around. 56 stitches.

Rounds 11-19: Knit.

Round 20: Repeat decrease round. 48 stitches.

Rounds 21-29: Knit.

Round 30: Repeat decrease round. 40 stitches.

Rounds 31-33: Knit.

Round 34: Purl.

Round 35: Bind off in purl.

Doing the last rows and binding off in purl gives it a little more of a bump or

distinction at the top.

RUFFLE

With RS facing, along either long edge pick up 60 stitches -

pick up all around, your number of stitches may be different.

K in front and back of each stitch across – (it will be double whatever # you picked up)

120 stiches. K 7 rows. Bind Off.

I CORD HANDLES

Cast 4 stitches onto double pointed needles. Knit the first 3 rows,

then switch to I - CORD (don't turn, slide to end).

Knitting the first and last 3 rows gives you a flat end which is easier to sew onto the bag.

When your handle is long enough, knit the last 3 rows.

Bind Off.
Make 1 or 2 handles depending upon your preference.

Attach handle strap to the inside of the bag with the same yarn BEFORE felting.

FELT