#31 Duffle Bag by Debbie Bliss

#31 Duffle Bag

Knitting
August 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
21.5 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
704 yards (644 m)
approx 42 x 25 cm / 16 1/2 x 10"
English
This pattern is available from knittingfever.com for $5.00.

Pattern is a combination of written instructions and chart. A large portion of the design is only charted.
Pattern recommends intarsia.
Sewing skills needed for fabric lining.

Bursting with sunny hues and southwestern panache, this drawstring tote bag is knit in stripes, zigzags and stepped diagonals. Its vibrant bands make it a standout fashion accessory. It utilizes seven shades of Rialto Aran merino and a fabric lining.

Materials
• Two balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran in Black 15 (A) and one ball in each of Mustard 40 (B), Rust 33 (C), Denim 03 (D), Pale Blue 02 (E), Stone 01 (F) and Ecru 16 (G).
• Pair of 4.50mm (US 7) knitting needles or size to obtain tension.
• One 4.50mm (US 7) circular needle.
• 0.5m/1⁄2yd of 112cm/44in wide cotton
fabric for lining.
• 25cm/10in diameter circle of cardboard
for the base.
• 5cm/2in of 2.5cm/1in wide cotton tape.
• One metal D ring.
• Approximately 180cm/2yds of 5mm/1⁄4in
twisted cord.
• Two cord end stops and two cord stoppers.
• Eight 11mm/1⁄2in eyelets/grommets