The Blue Jay Bag is designed specifically for the purpose of teaching several useful knitting techniques that will come in handy for other knitted projects. Whether you are knitting this bag on your own or you are a knitting instructor, I hope you find this pattern to be a helpful tool in practicing the following techniques…

Intarsia
chart reading
duplicate stitch and french knot
cable cast on
mattress stitch seam
invisible vertical seam
invisible vertical to horizontal seam
preparing and seaming a zipper
picking up stitches
attaching a lining using a blind stitch
applied Icord bind off

This pattern is only a guide- a blank chart is included to create your own intarsia design.

Enjoy!