‘Tis the season for investing only a little time but reaping huge gift-giving results. Enter the festive little ornamental gift bag, small enough to knit quickly, festive enough to look very special and seriously fun to knit. For a daughter, how about an iPod cover?, for a friend, how about an evening clutch?, for a mother, how about an eyeglass case?, and, for you, well, why not?

These little bags lend themselves to a multitude of variations in terms of size and shape. Though shown in two sizes, consider making a tote or even a tiny ring pouch. Directions are included for sizing to your specs.

All bags have been worked in k2p2 Fair Isle rib to give the bags bones while simultaneously creating an interesting, almost mosaic-like, surface that accommodates virtually any kind of worsted-weight yarn. Double up thinner yarns or blend two different yarns together – experiment. These are projects begging to slenderize your stash though you may want to add at least one diva ribbon if you don’t have one on hand.