Cotton Aster Bag by Sherrie Kibler

Cotton Aster Bag

Knitting
April 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21.5 stitches = 4 inches
in Aster Flower pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
350 - 375 yards (320 - 343 m)
Bag Body (not including curved handle portion) : 12" wide x 10" high
English
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This knitted design for an over-the-body bag features colorful aster-like flowers against a contrasting solid color background.

Worked in Knit Picks’ Dishie 100% cotton yarn, the bag is easily washed by hand. A single purchased handle and purchased or created tassel add just a bit of contrast and lots of interest!

Needles:

  • US 6 circular (40” for Magic Loop“ ; 24” for traditional in-the-round after working for a few inches)
  • US 8 circular (24”)
  • US 6 - DPNs

Yarn: Bag as shown used following Dishie colors and amounts:

  • Main Color, Mulberry – 120 grams or 228 yds
  • CC, Lilac Mist – 30 grams or 57 yds
  • CC, Swan – 35 grams or 67 yds