Product Description
If you’d like to see full information about this pattern, please visit http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mermaids-tears-2 . . . . . . . If you’d like to see other work by Kourtney Robinson, please visit her designer page here http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kourtney-robinson . . . . . . . These three bags were inspired by the reality and myth of the ocean. The two largest bags are pictorial stranded colorwork, and more challenging. The smallest bag is a more traditional fair-isle pattern, freshened up by a staggered arrangement. All three are backed with a repeating seahorse motif. The seahorse and crab patterns could be expanded to work any size of project. Handle reinforcement and lining are recommended for the two largest bags, and instructions are included. Sizes are (Width x Height X Depth): Small (Crab) - 10cm/4" x 19cm/7.5" x 1cm/.25" Medium (Octopus) - 13.5cm/5.25" x 21cm/8.25" x 2cm/.75" Large (Mermaid) - 21cm/8.25" x 37cm/14.5" x 1.5xm/.5"
Mermaid's Tears Knitted Bags by Kourtney Robinson
What is Being Made
Mermaid's Tears is a collection of three knitted bags inspired by ocean reality and mythology. The designs feature ocean-themed motifs including pictorial stranded colorwork, fair-isle patterns, and repeating seahorse and crab backings. The set includes small, medium, and large bag options, allowing crafters to choose their preferred finished size and complexity level.
Techniques Used
This project employs several advanced knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The two largest bags feature pictorial stranded colorwork, a method where multiple yarn colors are carried across the back of the work to create detailed images. The smallest bag utilizes fair-isle patterning, which is enhanced through a staggered arrangement for visual interest. All three bags incorporate a repeating seahorse motif on the backing. The pattern includes instructions for handle reinforcement and lining application, particularly recommended for the two larger bags to ensure durability and professional finishing.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, the construction relies on fundamental knitting stitches combined with colorwork techniques. The seahorse and crab patterns are designed with scalability, meaning the motifs can be expanded or adapted to work on projects of varying sizes beyond these three bags.
Materials
The sample bags shown in the pattern were created using Cephalopod Yarn's "Skinny Bugga", a 4-ply yarn blend composed of 80% superwash merino wool, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon. This yarn provides 385 meters (424 yards) per 112-gram (4-ounce) skein. Approximate yardage requirements vary by bag size: the small crab bag requires approximately 65 meters (70 yards) of main color and 50 meters (55 yards) of contrasting color; the medium octopus bag requires approximately 115 meters (130 yards) of main color and 90 meters (100 yards) of contrasting color. Specific needles and notions are referenced in the complete pattern instructions, and lining materials are recommended for the larger bags.
Pattern Details
This is Version 2.1 of the pattern, originally published by Dollybird Workshop on January 22, 2013. The pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for immediate use. The intermediate difficulty level makes this project suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle colorwork techniques and bag construction with finishing details.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Kourtney Robinson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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