Say Bon Jour to Le Backpack.

It’s not only a fun and meditative make, but also a passport to a world where fashion meets function with a touch of je ne sais quoi. This backpack will be the pièce de résistance of your handmade collection. Created from luxurious recycled Sari Silk, the seed stitch pattern is as intuitive as it is effortless.

The backpack accessories kit makes assembly a breeze and the generous size makes this bag useful in so many situations! Get ready to sling some style
over your shoulder!

Suggested Yarn:

3 skeins of “Lots of Knots Silk Sari Yarn - (100% sari silk; approx. 38 yds (35 m) / 100 g) , 1” width, shown in Rainbow
US 6 (4 mm) 32”/ 81 cm 60”/ 152 cm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Needles:

US 5 (3.75 mm) 32”/ 81 cm to 60”/ 152 cm circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Size G / US 5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Tapestry needle

Other Materials:

Backpack Accessory Kit
8 Grommets ( (11mm (7/16”)
Hammer (to install grommets)
9 removable stitch markers

Gauge:
US Size 6 needles: 11 sts over 4” / 15 rows over 4”
US Size 5 needles: 15 sts over 4” / 18 rows over 4”

Finished dimensions:
Height - 13” / 33 cm
Widest Point across the bottom base - 14” / 36 cm
Widest point at the top of the bag - 12”/30 cm
Depth - 5 ¾”/ 15 cm

Please visit www.vanreyknits.com for more info.