Knitted Slung Bag

The knitted slung bag is not just your ordinary accessory; it's your go-to companion for any casual outing or a day at the beach! With its cozy texture and trendy design, this bag effortlessly combines style and practicality. Whether you're carrying your essentials for a picnic or just need a cute bag to complete your outfit, the knitted slung bag has got you covered. It's like having a piece of handmade charm with you wherever you go!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Width: 9 inches
• Length: 10 inches

MATERIALS

• Rowan Denim [100% cotton; 102 m per 50 g ball]; color: Tennessee #1311; 4 skeins
• 1 set[s] US # 5/3.75 mm straight needles
• 1 set[s] US # 6/4mm straight needles
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

• 20 sts/28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch before washing
• 20 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch after washing

DIRECTIONS

Bottom

Using #5 needles CO 16 sts.

Work rib for 9.5 inches as follows:

Row 1: K1, [k2, p2] 3 times, k3.

Row 2: K1, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, k1.

BO all.

Front & Back--Make 2 alike

Using #6 needles, CO 47 sts and work as follows:

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K1, p to last st, k1.

Work 9.5 inches, ending with a RS, then BO in patt.

Cable Edging-- Make 2 alike

Using smaller needles CO 12 sts.

K one row.

Beg cable setup:

Rows 1, 3 and 5: K1, k1 tbl, p2, k4, p2, k1 tbl, k1.

Rows 2, 4 and 6: K1, p1 tbl, k2, p4, k2, p1 tbl, k1.

Row 7: K1, k1 tbl, p2, BC, p2, k1 tbl, k1.

Note: Back Cross [BC] sl 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cn.

Continue from row 2 as set 9.5 inches, then BO in patt

Sides and strap

Beg first side:

Using larger needles CO 16 sts and k 1 row.

Beg rib patt as for Bottom:

Row 1: K3, [p2, k2] 3 times, k1.

Row 2: K1, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, k1.

Cont as set for 9.5 inches, ending with a WS row.

Inc for Strap:

Row 1: K1, [k1, m1, k1, p2] 3 times, k1, m1, k2.

Row 2: K1, [p3, k2] 3 times, p3, k1.

Beg Loose Five-Rib Braid Cable:

Note: First and last sitches are selvedge stitches not included in following cable patt – use slip stitch method.

Row 1 [WS] and all other WS rows: K2, [p2, k1] 4 times, p2, k2.

Row 2: P2, [k2, p1] 4 times, k2, p2.

Row 4: P2, k2 [p1, FC] twice, p2

Row 6: Rep Row 2.

Row 8: P2, [BC, p1] twice, k2, p2.

Repeat Rows 1-8.

Note:

Front Cross [FC] sl 3 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, then sl the p st from the cn back to the left-hand needle and purl it, then k2 from cn.

Back Cross [BC] sl 3 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, then sl the purl st from the cn back to the left-hand needle and purl it, then k2 from cn.

Rep rows 1-8 until desired length ending with row 1 of cable patt.

Dec for Side 2: K1[ k2tog, k1, p2] 3 times, k2tog, k2.

Cont in rib as for first side for 9.5 inches. Cast off in patt.

Measurements before washing:

Note: After washing all lengthwise measurements of 9.5" will shrink to 9"

FINISHING

Machine wash and dry all pieces as per ball band instructions until desired fading and size is achieved. When done, pieces should match together.

Sew top cable edgings to front and back.

Sew bottom to front and back.

Join sides to front and back.