Using a thick, hefty yarn and smaller needles to create a sturdy fabric. Interested to fit the 5-6” “Sitting Cuties” series.

For color change, I recommend slipping the last stitch before the change to create a less abrupt change.

Cast-on: 4

1: K4
2: K1,M1 to end
(Total 8)
Odd rows 3-13: K to end

INCREASING 8

4: K1, M1 to end
(Total 16)
6: K1,M1,K1 to end
(Total 24)

INCREASE 6

8: K1,M1,K3 to end
(Total 30)
10: K1,M1,K4 to end
(Total 36)
12: K1,M1,K5 to end
(Total 42)
14: K1,M1,K6 to end
(Total 48)

IN ROUND
16-23: K
Change to center band color
24-26: K
Change to top color
27-35: K

DECREASE BY 6
36: K1, SSK, K5 to end
(Total 42)
Odds 37-41: K to end
38: K1, SSK, K4 to end
(Total 36)
40: K1, SSK, K3 to end
(Total 30)
42: K to end

CLOSURE

Split front and back.
(I recommend placing the seam on the front to cover with the button)

Each side:
Work in stockinette for 6 rows
Fold the excess fabric in and sew down leaving space to run a set of cords through for the straps.

Button
Cast-on 8, using magic loop.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Change to center band color and knit
Row 3: K1,M1 to end
Row 4: Knit
Bind-off using method below:
--K1, K1, Pass 2 back to working needle, K2tog to end.
Sew to bag