Knitted Plastic Bag Pouch

Oh, let me tell you about the charming Plastic Bag Pouch! It's not just any ordinary pouch; it's a delightful creation that exudes coziness and innovation. Picture yourself carrying this lovely pouch, complete with intricate knitted patterns that catch everyone's eye. Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or walking the dog, this pouch is the perfect accessory to add a touch of handmade warmth to your errands.

You will need:

• scraps of double knit yarn
• 3.25mm knitting needle
• tapestry needle
• scissors

Pattern:

Cast on 17 stitches.

Row 1: k –

Row 2: k –

Row 3: k1, [sl1, k1] x 8

Row 4: k1, [yfwd, sl1, ybck, k1] x 8

Repeat these rows 20 more times (84 rows total) and cast off.

Making Up:

With the right side up fold the ends of the knitting inwards as the diagram shows. Sew together the sides making sure to pierce all three layers of knitting. Don't worry about being neat because the next step is to turn the bag-bag right-side out.

Turn the bag-bag right-side out.

Make a short loop of yarn (use finger-knitting for a more hard-wearing loop). Thread opposite ends through either side of one corner, and knot on the inside.

Variations:

The bag-bag pattern is worked in a slipped garter stitch which can look very different depending on how many and how often the colours changes are.

This pattern uses two colours of yarn. Change after the 2nd and 4th rows.

This pattern uses three colours of yarn. Change after the 2nd, 4th, 6th row, etc.

This pattern uses three colours of yarn. Change at the end of every row.