Knitted pattern for Baguette Bag

Ever wished you had a bag to carry your baguette home from the market? Maybe not, but now you can have exactly that!

Construction:
The bag is worked in the round, starting at the bottom using Judy’s magic cast on. When the desired length is achieved, a section is worked with openings for the i-cord draw string that is folded over to make a channel for it to go through. The optional strap is created by picking up stitches from the bag and working in double knitting for the desired length, then grafting the stitches at the end of the strap back onto the bag at the other end.

Materials:
Yarn used: 130 g Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted or similar yarn to achieve gauge
Measuring tape
US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles with 24“-36 cable for magic loop
US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles for i-cord (optional)
US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles for strap (optional)
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Gauge:
18 stitches and 24 rows in stockinette stitch creates a 4”x4” square after blocking

Techniques:
Pickup stitches and knit
Knit 2 together
Slip, slip knit
Yarn over
Judy’s magic cast on
I-cord
Kitchener stitch/ grafting

Difficulty: Advanced Beginner