Also available for $4.50 from the Interweave Store.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “Modern architecture meets modern knitwear in this ingenious felted messenger bag. Cut-out circles punctuate a classic brown exterior to reveal an orange layer of felt underneath. Includes instructions on felting.”

Finished Size: After felting: about 14½” wide, 11” tall, and 4” deep.

Yarn: Classic Elite Skye Tweed, 100% wool; 110 yd (100 m)/50 g: #1285 MacAlister orange (A), 5 balls; #1291 mink (B), 5 balls

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 16 sts and 21 rows = 4” in St st before felting.

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular needle

Notions: Stitch marker, 6 x 15” plastic or heavy cardboard, Yarn needle, Pins, Heavy duty snap

Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall 2006