Dahlia Drawstring Bags by Brianna Mason

Dahlia Drawstring Bags

Knitting
December 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
197 - 591 yards (180 - 540 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Make 1, 2 or 3! A drawstring project bag is perfect for supplies, extra yarn, a work in progress – or gift to a Maker friend. Use the same color for all the parts, or use accent colors for the drawstring and embroidery.

CONSTRUCTION
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This project bag is worked in the round on 16” circular needles. 2 i-cords are created for each drawstring bag, and optional flower embroidery is added to the front.

SUPPLIES
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Yarn needed for 3 bags as pictured:
3 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn in colors ‘Arrowood’, ‘Natural Heather’, and ‘Blush Heather’. (3oz, 85g, 197yd/180m ball), or similar worsted weight yarn.
or (65g/150yds/138m for 1 bag)

5.0mm 16” (40 cm) circular needles
Two 2.75-3.5mm double pointed needles
Tools: 3 stitch markers, Scissors, Yarn needle, Measuring tape, Safety pin

GAUGE
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Worked in the round & wet blocked
Stockinette: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4x4”(10 cm)

Final Project size: 10x10” (25x25 cm)

SKILLS
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This pattern requires a working knowledge of knitting in the round, casting on and binding off. Experience with I-Cord and a folded edge will be helpful.