Grocery Bag

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Originally uploaded by klp430

This is the latest ...and favorite...of my grocery bag creations. They are easy to knit, hold a TON...and think of all the plastic trees I'm saving!
I've had a number of people ask me for my pattern so I've posted it here.

Easy String Bag

Written for worsted weight, ( ) is for thinner cotton.

Cast on 8 stitches. Transfer evenly to 4 size 10.5 (7) double points OR circular with a long cable.

round 1: *k1, yo* repeat to end of round. Mark the end of the round if you
have not already.
round 2 and every even round: k1 round
round 3: *k1,yo,k3,yo* repeat to end of round
round 5: *k1,yo,k5,yo* repeat to end of round
round 7: *k1,yo,k7,yo* repeat to end of round

Switch to size 10.5 (7) circular, if using DPs, when convenient.
Continue knitting 1 round on evens, and increasing on the odds, as in previous rounds until you have 120sts.

knit 3 rounds plain.

Switch to size 15 (11) circular needle

next round: *k2tog, yo* repeat to end of round
next round: knit 1 round.
Repeat these last two rows until bag is desired length (about 12 inches…remember…it’s STRETCHIE).

Switch to size 10.5 (7) circular needle

next round : *(k2tog) k9 * repeat to end of round (delete this step if you want a larger opening).

Work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have 4 ridges, ending with a purl round.

Select a handle option below.

Shoulder handle

Bind off LOOSLY all but 10 stitches.
I switch to double points here; work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have your handle the desired length (remember… it’s STRETCHIE). Attach to opposite side of bag top and you’re done.

Clutch handles

*k 15, bind of 24 VERY LOOSELY.* repeat to end of round.
next round: *p 15, cast on 24* repeat to end of round.
Work in garter (k 1 round, P 1 round) until you have 4 ridges, ending with a purl round.
BO all sts loosely

Chloe

So, this is my little girl Chloe. She's 4 months old and cute as a button, right. She thinks she's queen of the house...and she is, that is when my granddaughter Ava isn't here. Ava is the true light of my life!

Hello...

OK...so I'm just getting started with this blog thing so don't expect too much right off the bat!