Product Description
♥ This fashionable, up-to-date bag is certain to catch the attention of all ; you’re sure to be asked where you bought it. Finished size (laid flat): 14.6"/37cm wide, 11.1"/28cm high, base is approximately 2.9”/7cm wide Yarn: 80% cotton-20% acrylic, category light worsted, «Kotoline» by Kangaroo 100gr (3.5 oz)/250 m (273,5 yds): 1 skein in each color. Notions: tapestry needle, a piece of plastic stiffener 14.6"/37cm x 2.9”/7cm, fabric for lining, matching sewing thread, a pair of pink leather handles 18.13“(45 cm) long (end to end) , 9.85 inch (25cm) aluminium alloy rectangle tubular internal purse frames hinge, sewing needle, sewing machine,. Level: intermediate
Textured-Striped Bag by Evelyn Siatra
Project Overview
This downloadable knitting pattern creates a textured-striped bag in a sophisticated color palette of mauve, light green, and pink. Designed by Evelyn Siatra and published by Creationsbyeve, this project combines decorative striping with textured stitch techniques to produce a finished accessory measuring 14.6 inches (37 centimeters) wide by 11.1 inches (28 centimeters) high, with a base width of approximately 2.9 inches (7 centimeters).
Yarn and Materials
The bag is worked in sport weight yarn, specifically Kotoline by Kangaroo, a blend of 80% cotton and 20% acrylic that provides durability and drape suitable for a structured accessory. The pattern requires one 100-gram (3.5-ounce) skein of each color, with each skein containing 250 meters (273.5 yards) of yardage. This yarn composition offers breathability from the cotton content while the acrylic blend adds elasticity and shape retention.
Tools and Notions
The project is worked on US 6 (4mm) circular needles, with the pattern recommending that knitters adjust needle size as needed to obtain the correct gauge for their tension. Beyond the needles and yarn, the pattern calls for several finishing materials to complete the bag: a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, a piece of plastic stiffener measuring 14.6 inches by 2.9 inches to provide structure to the base, fabric for lining the interior, matching sewing thread for attaching the lining, and a pair of pink handles (specifications continue beyond the provided text).
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The bag employs textured stitches combined with color striping to create visual interest and dimensional surface detail. The use of sport weight yarn on size 6 needles creates a fabric with enough body to hold the bag's shape while remaining flexible. The striped color work in mauve, light green, and pink is worked into the knitted fabric itself, creating a cohesive design. The base of the bag is reinforced with plastic stiffener, a common technique in knitted bag construction that prevents sagging and extends the life of the accessory.
Finishing and Construction
The pattern includes lining the interior with fabric, which requires basic sewing skills and adds durability to the finished bag. The combination of knitted construction with fabric lining and a reinforced base creates a professional, structured accessory suitable for everyday use.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Designer: | Evelyn Siatra |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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