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These little drawstring bags showcase the traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery Persimmon Flower pattern in different knitted colourwork techniques.

Choose from stranded or mosaic techniques (both charted), or make one in each. Use as gift bags, or to store needles and threads or a small knitting project.

The pattern has been professionally tech edited. The charts are created using Stitchmastery charting software.

You will need
Scheepjes Catona 4ply (50g)
1 ball each in A, B and C.

A = a dark shade, B = a light shade and C = a contrast shade

I used the following colours for the bags shown in the pattern:
124 Ultramarine (A), 105 Bridal White (B) and 115 Hot Red (C)
and
110 Jet Black (A), 179 Topaz (B) and 388 Rust (C)

Stranded Bag
If you are using a different yarn to the one suggested, you will need approx 65m of A, 70m of B and 60m of C in 4ply or fingering weight yarn.

Mosaic Bag
If you are using a different yarn to the one suggested, you will need approx 90m of A, 90m of B and 60m of C in 4ply or fingering weight yarn.

Also needed
3mm (US2.5) circular needle, length 40cm, for stranded bag
Pair 3.25mm (US3) straight needles for mosaic bag
Pair 3mm (US2.5) straight needles for both bags
Stitch holder
Stitch marker
4 large beads (optional)
Tapestry needle

Lining (optional)
Coordinating cotton fabric measuring 38cm x 21cm
A sewing needle or sewing machine
Sewing thread and scissors
Safety pins

Difficulty
Adventurous beginner or intermediate

Techniques
Stranded knitting in the round; mosaic knitting worked flat; stockinette stitch; tubular cord (aka i-cord)

Construction
The mosaic bag is knitted flat and seamed down the side, while the stranded bag is knitted in the round. Both are worked from the base up, the lower edge is seamed later. After the patterned section, a turn-back sleeve is knitted and sewn down to the reverse of the bag. Two knitted cords are threaded through the sleeve and pulled tight to close the top.

Included are instructions on how to add an optional lining.

Yarn Weight
4ply

Sizes
One size
Internal size of bag when complete = 18cm wide x 19cm deep

Tension/gauge
30 sts and 32 rnds to 10cm measured over stranded patt using 3mm needles

30 sts and 64 rows to 10cm measured over mosaic patt using 3.25mm needles

Don’t forget to swatch first, to ensure you achieve the correct gauge.

This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. Photocopying this pattern and knitting this pattern for profit are prohibited. Design of garment, pattern, instructions, charts and photos are all © Anni Howard 2026.