A Calabash, by definition, is a gourd that is used for utilitarian purposes and not for food. Local Jamaican artisans carve out unique designs of the flora around them. Other uses are for storage. With this in mind, I, designed this knitted bag to be a carry-all. With two sizes offered, you can use Calabash either as a small bag for your essentials or as a larger version that can hold as much or as little as you would like. The sturdy leather straps from Thread and Maple make for carrying weight comfortably on your forearm or shoulder.

SIZES
1 (2)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Base: 7 (10.25)“ / 18 (26) cm
Height (excluding straps): 8 (11)” / 20.5 (28) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (3) skeins of Petit Lin + by Espace Tricot (100% linen, 250 yds / 228 m – 100 g), colourway Demonfort (Golden Square Mile)

Or approximately 280 (530) yds / 255 (484) m of sport-weight yarn

Straps: 2 Leather Brass Shoulder Straps from Thread and Maple in colours Chocolate (for the size 1 sample) and Whiskey (for the size 2 sample)

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 7 / 4.5 mm 24” / 80 cm circular needles. Or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE
26 sts & 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after blocking

24 sts & 28 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in twisted pattern, after blocking

NOTES
You will start Calabash by knitting a square base with the yarn held double. Next, you will pick up stitches around the edges and join to work in the round to create the body with a single strand of yarn. You will then continue on to work a folded hem with a drawstring opening and create loops to attach the straps.