Simple felted handbag (or project bag!) with ruched pleats using two of my favorite Malabrigo colorways. This simple project can be knit in a day! Body of bag is worked in the round; handles are knit flat.

Since it’s not 100% clear in the book, here is a breakdown of the striping sequence for the project:

Rnds 1-4: MC
Rnds 5-12: CC
Rnds 13-14: MC
Rnds 15-18: CC
Rnds 19-22: MC
Rnds 23-24: CC
Rnds 25-32: MC
Rnds 33-34: CC
Rnds 35-37: MC