Pine Cone Sachet

Pine Cone Sachet by Susanne Visch

Project Overview

The Pine Cone Sachet is a beginner-friendly knitted drawstring bag designed by Susanne Visch. This quick and simple project is perfect for stash busting, gift-giving, or creating functional sachets to hold soap, lavender, jewelry, or other small treasures. The pattern offers two sizes to suit different needs and uses.

What Is Being Made

A small decorative sachet bag featuring lace detailing. The pattern includes instructions for two different sizes, allowing crafters to choose based on their intended use and available yarn. The finished sachets are drawstring bags suitable for storing delicate items or creating aromatic gifts.

Construction Technique

The Pine Cone Sachet is worked in the round from the bottom up, creating a seamless tubular construction. The pattern begins with Judy's Magic Cast On, a specialized cast-on method that creates a flexible, invisible starting point ideal for circular knitting. After the body is established, an eyelet round is worked to create openings for threading a drawstring closure. The work is then bound off to finish the piece.

Stitch Details

The primary design feature is the Pine Cone Lace pattern, which is worked on one side of the sachet body. This lace motif adds visual interest and texture to the finished piece. The pattern provides both charted and written-out instructions for the lace, accommodating different learning preferences and skill levels. An eyelet round is incorporated into the design to create functional openings for a drawstring.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

• Yarn: Fingering weight sock yarn in the colorway Oker (70% wool, 30% cellulose blend; 185 meters or 202 yards per 50 grams)
• Yardage: Only 37 to 56 meters (40 to 61 yards) needed, depending on size chosen—approximately 10 to 15 grams of yarn
• Needles: Circular needles or double-pointed needles suitable for working in the round with fingering weight yarn (specific needle size not specified in pattern)
• Additional Notions: Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points

Skill Level and Suitability

Rated as a beginner project, the Pine Cone Sachet is accessible to knitters new to lace work. The small scale and quick completion time make it an ideal introduction to lace knitting techniques. The inclusion of both charted and written lace instructions removes barriers to understanding the pattern, making it approachable for various learning styles.

Pattern Highlights

This design is particularly well-suited for stash busting, as it requires minimal yardage and works beautifully with small quantities of premium fingering weight yarn. The two-size option provides flexibility for different storage needs. The combination of practical construction (drawstring closure via eyelet round) and decorative lace detailing creates a finished piece that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.