archer scrap yarn bag by neneedle

archer scrap yarn bag

Knitting
June 2025
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
262 - 394 yards (240 - 360 m)
Big, Small, Made-to-size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

the archer scrap yarn bag is a fun, quick and beautiful messenger bag / fanny pack with i-cord sides and adjustable sizes for both bag and shoulder strap!
you can choose to knit it using scrap yarns and destashing your hoard (i see you, yarn goblin!)

this pattern is perfect for first-time knitters as it’s worked flat, has easy construction, is gender-neutral, comes with written instructions as well as photos, and can be adjusted to your needs!

Worked in scrap yarns, and preferrably using more strands held together, this bag can also be a wonderfully quick project!

OVERVIEW:
Language - English
Level - Beginner
Techniques Used - k, M1R, M1L, k2tog, ssk

there is not the need to check gauge or swatch this pattern. You’ll measure it following the instructions.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Yarn: worsted or scrap yarns held together
Approximately: 150-200gr of yarn
depending on how big you want your bag, and how long you want your shoulder straps, more yarn might be needed.

TOOLS REQUIRED:
5mm / 6mm knitting needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors

This pattern is written and created by nene from @neneedle and liv from @pocket.knits and has not be pattern tested, please allow for human errors as they are inevitable.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, I’d be more than happy to answer your questions.

This pattern is available for free, please share it with whoever you like + you are allowed to sell your creations made using this pattern!

Please tag us in your photos! we’d love to see your creations :)

happy knitting!
nene :^)