Knitted Mini Messenger Bags
Knitted mini messenger bags are not just stylish accessories, they are your perfect on-the-go companions! These adorable bags are versatile and cozy, making them a must-have for any fashion-forward individual. Whether you're heading to a coffee shop or running errands, these bags are small in size but big in style. The intricate knitting patterns add a touch of charm, while the compact size ensures you can carry your essentials with ease. So, why settle for a regular bag when you can rock a knitted mini messenger bag that exudes warmth and uniqueness?
Knitting Loom: KB Hat Loom
Knitting Loom: All-n-One Loom
Yarn: Small amount of worsted weight yarn
Notions: Knitting tool, scissors, yarn needle, 8mm jump ring, keychain ring, button
Size: Approximately 2” wide by 3.5” tall (including strap)
Instructions
Bag:
Leave a 10″ yarn tail, cast on 10 stitches using the double e-wrap cast on method.
Rows 1-30: [K2, P2] 2 times, K2.
Rows 31-32: Sl 1, P8, K1.
Rows 33-34: Sl 1, K1, [P2, K2] 2 times.
Row 35: Sl 1, K1, P2, K2, P2, K2tog.
Row 36: Sl 1, P2, K2, P2, K2tog.
Row 37: Sl 1, P2, K2, P1, K2tog.
Row 38: Sl 1, P1, K2, P1, K2tog.
Row 39: Sl 1, P1, K2, K2tog.
Row 40: Sl 1, K2, K2tog.
Bind off using the basic bind off method. The knitted piece will look like this:
Set aside for now.
Strap: Leaving a 5” yarn tail, cast on 2 stitches using the double e-wrap cast on method.
Rows 1-40: Sl 1, K1.
Bind off using the basic bind off method, leaving a 5” yarn tail. Gently pull on the strap to help set the stitches in place. Set aside for now.
Assembly:
Working with the knitted piece for the bag, fold the cast on edge (bottom edge) up to meet the first purled row.
Thread the cast on yarn tail on to the tapestry needle. Seam the side of the bag closed. Weave in the yarn end. Cut another 10” length of yarn and seam the other side of the bag closed. Weave in both yarn ends. The bag will look like this:
Thread a yarn tail from one end of the knitted strap on to the tapestry needle. Sew the strap to the side of the bag, near the flap:
Weave in the yarn tail. Thread the yarn tail at the other end of the knitted strap on to the tapestry needle. Pull the tapestry needle through the center of the jump ring and slide the jump ring to the center point of the knitted strap. Now sew the strap to the other side of the bag:
Weave in the yarn tail.
Weave in the yarn tail on the flap at the top of the bag. Fold the flap down over the front of the bag. Sew a button to the front of the flap. Use the jump ring to attach the knitted bag to the key ring.