Bag in Hayfield Super Chunky with wool - 7242 - Downloadable PDF

Bag in Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool 7242

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern creates a structured bag in one size, measuring 39 cm (15½ inches) in width and 30 cm (11¾ inches) in depth. The design combines hand-knitted fabric with tailored finishing elements including lining fabric, stiff interfacing, and button details, resulting in a practical and stylish accessory suitable for everyday use.

Techniques Used

The bag construction employs fundamental knitting techniques adapted for a larger-scale project. The main body is worked in stocking stitch, the most common knit fabric structure, which creates a smooth, polished surface ideal for a finished garment piece. The pattern incorporates increases and decreases to shape the bag sections and achieve the desired dimensions. Finishing techniques include lining application using ½ metre of lining fabric and interfacing integration with ½ metre of stiff interfacing to provide structure and durability. The design features button embellishment with 8 buttons sewn onto the completed knitted fabric for both functional and decorative purposes.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (g-st) – A textured stitch created by knitting every row, used for specific sections of the pattern
• Stocking Stitch – The primary stitch throughout the main body, created by alternating knit and purl rows to form a smooth, uniform fabric
• Knit (k) – Basic knit stitch
• Purl (p) – Basic purl stitch
• Increases (inc) – Shaping technique to enlarge the fabric
• Decreases (dec) – Shaping technique to reduce stitches

Materials and Tools

The pattern requires 3 × 100g balls of Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool in shade 770, a bulky-weight yarn that creates quick, satisfying results due to its substantial fiber content. The super chunky weight allows the bag to be completed efficiently while providing excellent structure and visual impact. Knitting is worked on 8mm (UK size 0 / USA size 11) knitting needles, which are appropriately sized for this yarn weight. Additional materials include ½ metre each of lining fabric and stiff interfacing for professional finishing, plus 8 buttons for closure and decoration. Working to the specified tension of 10 stitches and 15 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions and ensuring the bag maintains its intended structure and proportions.