Another market bag inspired by Portland’s many farmer’s markets, this heavy duty bag is named after the lively neighborhood of Hillsdale. The Hillsdale Market Bag is well-suited for visiting the library, bakery, or farmer’s market. The distinctive elongated stitch pattern is shown to greatest effect when carrying heavier items like books or root vegetables. The effect of bright strong color and open stitches, the market bag looks fun and youthful, so it could also work for toting sandbox toys.

The bag looks best in variegated yarns that are either space-dyed, like the picture, or hand-dyed. Dramatic and wild colorways enliven the elongated stitch pattern that showcases the basic look of the yarn. Do choose a plied cotton yarn, so that this market bag can carry heavy items. Also think about the durability and ease of washing because you will want this bag to last years.

Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima (220 yards, 100g,
color # 9778 Turquoise Mix) or a similar cotton DK or light worsted weight yarn of about 220 yards

Needles: US 9 circular 24”
US 8 DPNs
optional US 10.5 any style

Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows per 4” in garter stitch as found in the handles as knit in Rounds 1-6.

Dimensions: 15” wide and 12” long when empty. The handles are 7” high.