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♥ Finished size: 10"/25cm width 7"/17cm hight, after felting.The shoulder strap is 15.8"/40cm long. ♥ Yarn: 100% wool category Worsted, „Classiso“ El.Mouzakis 50gr (1.76 oz)/112.5 m (123 yds): 4 skeins black, 4 skeins white. ♥ Needles: US 10.5(7mm) circular,US 7 (4.5mm) circular, US 10 (6mm) dpn. Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge ♥ Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle. ♥ Gauge: 16 st x 20 rows = 10x10cm/4”x 4” , in stockinette stitch, in colourwork (stranding) ♥ Level: intermediate requires knowledge of knitting and purling, picking up stitches, working in the round on circular needles, stranding colourwork, knitting an I-cord and some simple hand-sewing. The bag is worked round without turning. It begins by knitting a rectangular base, then stitches are picked up around all four edges and the bag is worked to the top. Mark
The Zebra Bag Pattern by Evelyn Siatra
Project Overview
The Zebra Bag is a knitted accessory pattern designed by Evelyn Siatra through Creationsbyeve. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished bag measuring 10 inches (25 centimeters) wide by 7 inches (17 centimeters) high when laid flat, with a cord handle that measures 15.8 inches (40 centimeters) after felting. The project is classified as an intermediate-level knitting pattern.
Construction Method and Techniques
The Zebra Bag is constructed using the round knitting method, meaning the bag is worked in the round without turning. This technique creates a seamless fabric and is commonly used for bags and other cylindrical or tubular projects. The pattern incorporates felting as a finishing technique, which transforms the knitted wool into a denser, more structured material suitable for a functional bag with defined shape and durability.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch used in this pattern is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knitted fabric with a recognizable V-pattern on the right side. The gauge for this pattern is 16 stitches by 20 rows over a 10 by 10 centimeter swatch worked in stockinette stitch, which helps ensure the finished bag achieves the intended dimensions.
Yarn and Materials
The Zebra Bag pattern calls for 100% wool yarn in the worsted weight category, specifically the "Classiso" brand by Petalouda. The pattern requires 4 skeins of black yarn and 4 skeins of white yarn, with each skein containing 50 grams (1.76 ounces) and 112.5 meters (123 yards) of yardage. The black and white colorway creates the distinctive zebra stripe pattern that gives this bag its name.
Needles and Notions
This pattern requires multiple needle sizes to accommodate different sections of the bag:
- US 10.5 (7mm) circular needles for the main body of the bag
- US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles for ribbed or fitted sections requiring a tighter gauge
- US 10 (6mm) double-pointed needles (dpn) for working the cord handle
Additional notions required include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming if necessary. Knitters should adjust needle sizes as needed to obtain the correct gauge specified in the pattern.
Skill Level and Suitability
Classified as an intermediate-level pattern, The Zebra Bag is suitable for knitters with experience in basic techniques who are ready to tackle projects involving multiple needle sizes, working in the round, and finishing techniques such as felting. The combination of circular and double-pointed needles, along with the felting process, makes this pattern appropriate for knitters seeking to expand their skill set beyond beginner projects.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Designer: | Evelyn Siatra |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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