“This is a lovely big bag for all your shopping trips - it looks very smart and will go with any outfit”, says designer Amanda Jones. “The leather handles can be in any colour to match your wardrobe. Line the bag with a pretty fabric to finish it off.” The bag is knitted in the round so there are no seams.
Amanda has used an aran-weight yarn from Twilleys of Stamford, called Freedom Alfresco, which is a soft blend of merino and alpaca and comes in six classic shades.

Needles and Accessories

• 1 set 4.5mm circular needles, 40cm long
• 1 pair 4.5 mm needles
• cable needle
• stitch markers
• 71cm leather handles (sample is from www.bag-clasps.co.uk)
• Approx 55cm x 70cm of lining fabric
• 55cm of 1cm wide patterned cotton tape.