Felted Lunch Bag by Jane Anthony

Felted Lunch Bag

Knitting
July 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch, before felting
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
400 yards (366 m)
Approx 9" tall and 7½" wide, felted
English
This pattern is available for free.

MountainTop Vista
Superfine Alpaca • Wool

Vista is a member of the Mountaintop Collection of yarns spun with natural undyed fibers that you have to see and feel to truly appreciate. Vista, which is interchangeable with 100% wool Crestone, is a lovely blend of superfine alpaca and wool in eight natural shades. The blend produces a durable yarn that is long-wearing while still maintaining a soft hand, perfect for all kinds of garments and accessories.

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 9” tall and 7½“ wide, felted

YARN
MountainTop Vista by Classic Elite
(50% wool, 50% superfine alpaca; 50 g = approx 100 yards)
4 balls 6044 Fawn
A small amount of yarn in 3 colors for flower, in green for leaves and stem.

NEEDLES
Circular knitting needle (24”) and double pointed needles (dpn) in US 10½ (6.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Two dpn in size US 6 (4 mm)

OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch markers in two different colors

GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rnds in St st = 4” before felting. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Flower: See Web-Letter issue 284, Crème Caramel Flower in Color By Kristin.
Make 1 flower and sew to front of bag.