Cinnamon Bark Project Bag Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This bag combines an outer bag in a sturdy basketweave pattern for hardworking structure with a soft, cinched-closed inner panel to protect delicate contents.

Finished Size: 30″ circumference, 10″ diameter at base, and 14¼” tall, excluding handles.
Yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool (100% wool; 465 yd [425 m]/227 g): #201 maple tweed (MC), 2 skeins. Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (52% cotton, 48% bamboo; 245 yd [224 m]/100 g): #126 chocolate dahlia (CC), 1 skein.
Yarn Weight: #4 – Medium
Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32″ circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 32″ cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; sewing needle and thread to match yarn and/or lining; 1 yd of 44″ wide cotton fabric for lining; 1¼ yd of 20″ wide midweight fusible interfacing.
Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rnds = 4″ in basketweave st on larger needle with MC doubled; 20 sts and 38 rnds = 4″ in allover cross st on smaller needle with CC, before blocking.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2010