The Southampton Book Bag is worked in a wonderfully textured knitting stitch and features long contrasting handles and a dyed canvas liner to match. On the inside there is a key tab with a carabiner loop so you can quickly find your house keys or library card.

The bag is classic and sophisticated and is roomy enough for all your latest finds at the bookstore or for a quick visit to the grocery store.

Pattern Note: This pattern is also included in the Southampton Collection, which includes patterns for five fabric-lined bags.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, provisional cast-on, slipped stitches, increases & working in the round.
Optional: Dyeing the liner.

SIZE: 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide.
Drop from handle to base: 65cm/26 ins.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton DeLux heavy worsted weight/Aran yarn, 100% cotton, 215m/236 yds:142gm/5 oz ball, in Col #78010 Navy x2 balls.

Actual amount of yarn used: 177gm/6.25 oz, 286m/313 yds.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select an Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn with a recommended gauge of 20 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

Needles: Size 4.0mm/US #6 circular needles, lengths 60cm/24 ins & 100cm/40 ins.

Gauge: 18 sts & 27 rows to 10cm/4 ins in Four-&-Two Basketweave using 4.0mm/US #6 needles.

Notions: Row counter, markers and tapestry needle for finishing.
. For Provisional Cast-On: Crochet hook and small amount of waste yarn.

. Bag Liner: Cotton/linen bag, 31.5cm/12.5 ins high x 34cm/13.25 ins wide in natural colour if dyeing bag, or in colour of choice plus sewing needle & thread.
. Handles: 1.6 m/1.75 yds x 2.5 cm/1 ins cotton webbing
. Key ring: Carabiner or latched hook with key ring.

Dye (optional):
. Dyelon hand dye, Colour: Bahama Blue x1 packet
. 250gm/8oz salt for the dyebath,
. plus a little extra for finishing.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Bags of bags
2: Market Bag Knit-along #7 – Handles and finishing
3: Market Bag Knit-along #8 – Adding a fabric lining to your bag

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024
Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com