DESCRIPTION
Conchiglia (means shell in Italian) calls to mind the epitome of sea-soaked style, it is created to reflect that stillness and breathtaking beauty of shells on the seashore, and the peace that one can find in the seashore.
Whether you’re complementing your everyday wardrobe with stylish ease, heading to the beach or the market in style, or adding just a touch of texture to your project bag, this shell inspired bag is essential for your warm-weather adventures.
And, however you style it, you’ll be carrying a bit of sea with you.

The bag is knitted in the round from bottom up. The base is worked in a Garter Stitch pattern. Stitches are then worked in a charted shell pattern, for textural and visual interest. To the end, a sturdy garter pattern for adding more structure to the die-cut handles (the
handles are built into the bag by creating ‘buttonholes’ in the top band.)
And there is a pocket! A medium-sized pocket, perfect for your phone.

SIZING
Bag: 15” (38 cm) deep x 13” (33 cm) circumference
Pocket: 5.5” (14 cm) height x 5.5” (14 cm) length

GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS
Gauge: 21 stitches and 34 rounds over 4”/10cm
Needles: US 5/3.75 mm circular needle - 16”/40 cm circular
Notions: Stitch markers, Tapestry needle

YARN
This garment is designed for a DK wool/wool blend. I used glenheavenknits, Out Past the Heads.
Yarn: Yarn Weight 3 (DK, Light, Light Worsted)
Yardage: 546 yards (500 meters)

SHARING
Posting on Instagram?! Use the hashtags #conchigliabag. Be sure to tag @ariannafrasca82 too!