The PDF includes a link to a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the process

About the pattern: The Beam Bag is a versatile design, perfect for both a city outing and a stroll along the beach. Its interesting construction, two size options, and the possibility of using various color combinations mean that having your own Beam Bag will bring a smile to both its owner and passers-by.

The bag is knitted with yarn held double from the bottom up. Stitches are picked up along the bag bottom edge to create the sides of the bag, which are then knitted in the round – first in a textured pattern (lower body of the bag), and later in a lace pattern (upper body of the bag). The textured and lace sections are presented in the charts. The handles and the base liner, which help minimize sagging at the bottom of the bag, are worked flat. The handles start with garter stitch and are then worked as an i-cord. The pattern includes a link to a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make the bag.

It is an ideal project for warmer days when working with warm yarns may not be comfortable for everyone.

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Sizes: Small (Large)
Measurements: 23 × 21 × 5 (29 × 34 × 5) cm / approx. 9 × 8.25 × 2 (11.5 × 13.5 × 2) in
Gauge: 18 sts × 35 rows in garter stitch on 4.5 mm US 7 needles, measured after blocking.
Needles: 4.5 mm US 7 circular needles with an 80 cm 32” cable, 3 mm US 2.5 circular needles with a 60 cm 24” cable.
Optional: two 4.5 mm US 7 double-pointed needles (DPNs) to work the handles.
Yarn: Drops Belle (50 g / 120 m 131 yds): color A: 155 (180) g approx. 4 (4) balls; color B: 75 (150) g 2 (3) balls. The bag is knitted with yarn held double.
Alternative yarn: Line Sandnes Garn (50 g / 110 m 120 yds): color A: 170 (198) g approx. 4 (4) balls; color B: 85 (165) g 2 (4) balls

The sample bags shown on the cover were knitted with Drops Belle. Large size: colors 27 (Chestnut – color A) and 28 (Cookie Dough – color B). Small size: colors 29 (Red – color A) and 16 (Mauve – color B).
Accessories: 8 (10) stitch markers (including one distinct marker — the BOR marker), a tapestry needle, scissors, a tape measure.
Optional: a 3.5 mm US E-4 or 4 mm US G-6 crochet hook (straight, without a handle) for picking up stitches along the bag bottom edge (stitches can also be picked up using the same needles used to knit the bag).