Inspired by a traditional Korean bag (보따리) people used to carry their belongings in, Bottari is a bindle-style bag that amplifies the beauty of chunky yarn, exuding a rustic, contemporary look.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 17.25” / 44 cm.
Depth: 10.5” / 27 cm.
Length (after Knotting Shoulder Strap): 24.5” / 62 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Cobertor by Rosa Pomar (100% Portuguese wool, 131 yds / 120 m – 100 g). 
MC: 2 balls of colourway 804 Castanho Natural.
CC: 2 balls of colourway 801 Branco Natural.

Or approx. 504 yds / 462 m of bulky-weight yarn: 252 yds / 231 m (in MC) and 252 yds / 231 m (in CC).

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Ístex Álafosslopi and Cascade 220 Grande.

Needles: US 10.5 / 6.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles, US 9 / 5.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Removable stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, sewing pins, erasable fabric marking pen, cotton fabric for lining: 19.75 x 53.25” / 50 x 135 cm.

GAUGE
13 sts x 18 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This bag consists of two panels worked from the bottom up. Each panel uses two colours and is worked using intarsia. Stitches are decreased to form the bag’s shape and lastly the remaining stitches are grafted together. A knot is tied at the shoulder strap. An i-cord is worked around the openings for a smooth edge. Lastly, the lining is sewn in to finish the bag.