Inspired by an old favourite fabric project bag, this knitted version uses easy colour play but would also work beautifully as a light beach or summer carry bag.

Worked from the bottom up in DK cotton, it begins with a flat base for a little extra structure, while the sides are worked in the round for a neat, seamless finish. Textured stitches and slip-stitch stripes make it an enjoyable knit, with the chance to explore simple colourwork without long floats. Tutorial support is available for selected techniques where helpful.

Pattern details
Yarn: King Cole Cottonsoft DK 210m per 100g ball. I ball in each colour.

Construction: Bottom up; flat base, sides worked in the round
Techniques to explore:

• textured stitches slip-stitch colourwork avoiding a visible jog when knitting stripes in the round drawstring casing i-cord or cord finish

Finished size: height =28cm, circumference = 66cm

Currently available in Knit Now issue 194 along with accompanying tutorial.