Expanding Market Bag by Linda S. Smith

Expanding Market Bag

Knitting
August 2019
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches = 4 inches
in stretchy lace pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
390 - 450 yards (357 - 411 m)
13" x 15" x 31"
English
This pattern is available for free.

This knit bag will be ready for whatever you need to take along for the day. You may be going to the farmer’s market, need to pack a lunch or kiddie snacks, or carry your current knit project.

Skill level: Easy

RED HEART® Scrubby Smoothie: 3 balls 2162 Popsicle Brights

Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] 24” [60 cm] circular needle and one double pointed needle 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm or 5.5mm [US 6, 7, 8 or 9] (for three-needle bind-off)
2 stitch holders, stitch marker, contrasting waste yarn (for provisional cast-ons), yarn needle.

GAUGE: 13 sts = 4” (10 cm) in (p2tog, yo) stretchy lace pattern

Bag measures about 13” [33 cm] long by 15½“ [39.5 cm] wide (31 in. [78.5 cm] circumference), unstretched and not including straps.