THE MARKET BAG

free pattern: https://exshawknits.com/blog/make-a-chunky-knit-market-bag

I LOVE hand knit bags especially chunky ones. They’re thick, durable and cute. For this project I used my super chunky 3 ply 100% Andean Highland Wool in Ivory, but use what’s available to you.

The 100% Andean Highland Wool is not a superwash wool, so take extra care washing it. I recommend a handwash (with a gentle detergent like baby shampoo), squeeze water out and lay flat to dry. Since it is not a superwash yarn, never put it in the dryer as it will felt.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

NEEDLE(S)
12 mm • US size 17 knitting needles

YARN
Weight 6 • 460 gr/5 skeins
Super Chunky Wool
Color: Ivory

NOTIONS
Scissors
Stitch marker
Darning needle

GAUGE (4 x 4”)

Stockinette (twisted my stitches)
8 sts x 11 rows in pattern

FINAL SIZE

14 1/4” W x 18.5” L