Knitted Chic Cable Crossbody Bag
The Knitted Chic Cable Crossbody Bag is a delightful accessory that combines style and practicality effortlessly. With its intricate cable knit design and trendy crossbody style, this bag is the perfect companion for a day out or a night on the town. Its warm and inviting color palette adds a touch of charm to any outfit, making it a versatile piece that you'll love showing off. Whether you're running errands or catching up with friends, this bag is sure to become your go-to accessory for a chic and cozy look.
MATERIALS AND INFO
Materials: 1 skein of KnitPicks Cotlin, yarn needle, stitch markers, crossbody bag strap, 12 in zipper, a fat quarter of a matching fabric, thread, needle (or you can use a sewing machine if you have one!)
Needle Size: 5(US) 3.75mm needles
Gauge (tension): 24sts to make 10cm across
Finished Chest Measurement: 31cms across top x 11cms across bottom x 13cms tall
METHOD
This pattern is worked bottom up, working in the round. The bottom (cast on edge) is sewn shut after completed. I like to add a fabric lining to keep the bag from stretching but that is not required.
Cable A
Row 1 – p2, k4, p2
Row 2 – p2, k4, p2
Row 3 – p2, c2b, p2
Row 4 – p2, k4, p2
Row 5 – p2, k4, p2
Row 6 – p2, k4, p2
Cable B
Row 1 – knit across
Row 2 – knit across
Row 3 – k3, c3f, c3f
Row 4 – knit across
Row 5 – knit across
Row 6 – knit across
Row 7 – c3b, c3b, k3
Row 8 – knit across
Cable C
Row 1 – p2, k4, p2
Row 2 – p2, k4, p2
Row 3 – p2, c2f, p2
Row 4 – p2, k4, p2
Row 5 – p2, k4, p2
Row 6 – p2, k4, p2
ABBREVIATIONS
- k – knit
- P – purl
- pm – place marker
- sm – slip marker
- bor – beginning of round
- m1l – make 1 left
- m1r – make 1 right
- yo – yarn over
- st – stitch
- c2b – place 2 sts on cable needle, hold in back, knit 2 sts from working needle, knit 2 sts from cable needle.
- C2f – place 2 sts on cable needle, hold in front, knit 2 sts from working needle, knit 2 sts from cable needle.
- C3b – place 3 sts on cable needle, hold in back, knit 3 sts from working needle, knit 3 sts from cable needle.
- C3f – place 3 sts on cable needle, hold in front, knit 3 sts from working needle, knit 3 sts from cable needle.
Cable Crossbody Bag Knitting Pattern
MAIN BODY OF BAG
Cast on 70sts
Set-up round – k2, p2, k4, p2, k15, p2, k4, p2, k2, pm, k2, p2, k4, p2, k15, p2, k4, p2, k2
Round 1 – k1, m1l, k1, cable a chart, cable b chart, cable c chart, k1, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l, k1, cable a chart, cable b chart, cable c chart, k1, m1r, k1,
Round 2 – knit to cable a, work cable a, b and c, knit to marker, sm knit to cable a, work cable a, b and c, knit to bor marker
Continue working rounds 1 and 2 until you have worked a total of 22 increases.
HEM
Knit for 5 rounds
Fold over hem and sew it down.
I-CORD LOOP (make 2)
Work an i-cord for 6 rows leaving a long enough tail on the cast on and bind off.
Sew the loop to the inside where the increase sections created corners at the top. This will make a loop to attach your bag strap.
FINISHING
Sew bottom cast on edge closed.
OPTIONAL LINING
Fold the fat quarter in half, place your bag down and draw about a half centimeter bigger than the bag (this gives you a seam allowance). Cut the fabric out. With right sides together sew the side and bottom edges of the fabric. (it doesn’t need to be perfect since it will be inside the bag.) You can use a sewing machine here if you have one. Leave the top open.
Place your cloth bag inside your knit bag. I highly suggest tacking the cloth bag down in a few spots along the increase edge and the bottom seam.
When adding your zipper place it between the knit bag and cloth bag, pin it, and sew well. Again, a sewing machine can be used here. You can hide your zipper seam in the hem seam.
Weave in all ends. Load with all of your necessities and enjoy!