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Chunky Comfort Keeper Bag Pattern
The richly textured Chunky Comfort Keeper Bag is the perfect place to hold very special things. It features lush cables, a moss stitch, a delicate zigzag seed stitch edging at the top, and a string closure.
Worked from the bottom up, the bag begins flat until a square is formed....
Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
The richly textured Chunky Comfort Keeper Bag is the perfect place to hold very special things. It features lush cables, a moss stitch, a delicate zigzag seed stitch edging at the top, and a string closure.
Worked from the bottom up, the bag begins flat until a square is formed. Then, stitches are picked up around the edges and the bag is knitted from there in the round. A tubular rib is created at the top for running cord strings through. Knit in &Make Super Bulky, a 100% natural Highland wool single-ply yarn in spectacular colors, this fun project will keep you engaged from start to finish!
This pattern is also available as a kit, that includes the PDF pattern and 2 balls of &Make Super Bulky.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. &Make Super Bulky (100% Highland wool, 80 m (87 yd) per 100 g ball) in shade Serious Shade – 4 balls.
Construction notes:
The Chunky Comfort Keeper Bag is worked from the bottom up in one piece. The bottom is worked flat and stitches are picked up and knit from the base before joining in the round. The body is worked using two different cable patterns. After the body, a tube is created where the cords are threaded through to close the bag. The bag is finished with a Zigzag Seed stitch pattern edge.
Sizes and measurements:
One size
Finished base circumference: 77 cm (31 in)
Finished height: 37 cm (14.5 in)
Gauge:
13 stitches and 20 rounds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over Stockinette Stitch after blocking using your main needles.
Errata:
The most current version of this pattern is V2. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.
If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.
Pattern format:
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.
This pattern is designed for use on mobile devices and is not optimized for printing. The instructions are spread out to provide a more accessible format for beginner knitters.
Needles and notions required:
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8mm (US 11) 60 cm (24 in) circular needle
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6.5mm (US 10.5) 60 cm (24 in) circular needle
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8 stitch markers, including 4 removable
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Darning needle
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2 cord strings, approximately 3–4 mm (1/8 in) wide and 1 m (1.2 yd) long
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Safety pin
Skill level:
Techniques used:
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Long Tail Cast-On Cables