1. Housemaids Peg Bag by Lynne Christie

1. Housemaids Peg Bag

Knitting
September 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
960 yards (878 m)
One size
English
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A knitting pattern with instructions on how to knit this large-size peg bag designed to look like a housemaid’s uniform.

It features a deep V-neck opening so you can get your hands and pegs in and out with ease.

The belt is made up of a plaited cord, so the peg bag can be tied closed after use.  It is hung by a coat hanger for ease during use, and then it can be hung up indoors or in a gazebo after use.

The finished size is approx 15” x 19” (38 x 48cm)

To knit this, you need to be able to knit, purl, increase, knit 2 stitches together and knit 3 stitches together.

Materials Needed To Make This Peg Bag:-

200g of black dk yarn and 100g of white dk yarn with a standard tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. You will also need 1 x pr 4mm needles and a coat hanger.