The Grandma Felted Bag is a cozy and charming market bag that feels like summer at grandma’s house. It brings back memories of those carefree childhood days - running barefoot through the garden while grandma waited by the window with a warm pie and a loving smile. Holding this bag feels like holding a small piece of that warmth, calmness, and love that doesn’t need any words.

This bag is made for those who are tired of linings, zippers, buttons, and all the little extras that take time - buying them, finding them, sewing them on. In other words, it’s a project you just want to knit quickly, wash, dry, and then head out to the market to grab some buttery croissants.

The bag is knitted from the top down in a diamond stitch pattern. Once the main piece is done, the handle is worked in a double stitch knit pattern, giving it both strength and a pleasant feel in your hands. Finally, the whole piece goes into the washing machine to gently felt and take on its unique, soft shape. It’s an adventure - a project where knitting means more than just knitting. It’s a little journey back to the warmth of your sweetest memories.

Language: English

Sizes:
One size — finished measurements: 36 cm (14.25 in) wide at the bottom and 53 cm (20.75 in) long including handles.

Yarns (two yarns held together):

1. Ruke, Semi-wool (50% wool, 30% PES, 20% PA; 100 g (3.5 oz) = 235 m (257 yds)), colour no.: 72.
2. Filcolana, Saga (100% wool; 50 g (1.75 oz) = 300 m (328 yds)), colour no.: 364.

Yarn weight (Chunky / Craft / Rug):

1. Ruke, Semi-wool: 200 g — 7 oz — 2 balls — 470 m — 514 yds
2. Filcolana, Saga: 100 g — 3.5 oz — 2 balls — 600 m — 656 yds

Needles:
5 mm (US8, UK6) 60 cm (24 in) circular needles; 4 mm (US6, UK8) 60 cm (24 in) circular needles; 4 mm (US6, UK8) 20 cm (7.75 in) 2 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) = 14.5 stitches x 23.5 rows in Diamond stitch pattern.

Notions:
1 closed stitch marker, 1 open stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Knitting directions, YouTube video links with QR codes, schematic, abbreviations list, and felting instructions.

Finished measurements:
Bag width: 36 cm (14.25 in)
Bag length (including handles): 53 cm (20.75 in)