Gertie Bag by Elsebeth Lavold

Gertie Bag

Knitting
August 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
246 yards (225 m)
One size
English

Bag in block pattern with trefoil leaf embellishment.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: 9½ x 11 in / 24 x 28 cm

Materials:

  • 3 balls main color Twice Tweed (42% wool / 32% polyamide / 26% cotton; 75m / 82yds; 50g / 1.76oz)
  • Lining fabric 19 x 14 in / 48 x 30 cm
  • Small amounts of 2 to 4 contrast colors for leaves
  • US size 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 16 in / 40 cm long
  • 2 double-pointed needles US size 8 / 5 mm