Pattern description from Knit Simple Magazine, Holiday 2006: “Special deliveries are indeed possible with this simple backpack, knit back and forth and embroidered with a star and camel.”

Knit Tip: “Kids love to customize their backpacks. Give your designated knittee input regarding color and embellishment.”

Materials:

• Freedom Wool by Twilleys of Stamford/SR Kertzer, Ltd., 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 54yd/50m (wool)
• 3 balls in #410 beige
• 1 hank DMC wool embroidery thread each in blue and brown
• One pair size 10½ (6.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• One pair brown leather handles
• 12 green crystal beads
• 43”/110cm of boning.

Note: Gauge is worked tighter than suggested gauge for the yarn to make a denser fabric.