Mini Messenger Bag

Knitting
January 2008
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches = 4 inches
in St st
US 7 - 4.5 mm
150 yards (137 m)
English

Also requires:
8”/20cm zipper
1/2 yd (.46m) satin or lining fabric of your choice
2 21” x 3/4”/2.5 x 1.875cm nickle-plated rings
2” x 5”/5.1 x 12.7cmplastic or buckram strip
Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving the ends.

The Base of the bag is formed between the Decrease and Increase Rows. The Body of the bag is knit one piece. The sides are first sewn and then the Base is sewn to the sides of the bag. A plastic or buckram strip will be stitched on the WS of the Base for stability.