Basketweave Striped Beach Bag Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Julie Ferguson
Needle Size

US 8 / 5.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

Garter , knit, Moss

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

No matter the season, Julie Ferguson's easy-knit tote bag will come in handy time and time again.

Using moss stitch, a repeated basketweave stripe sequence, simple eyelets and i-cords, this easy-to-make tote bag is the perfect holiday or beach companion – and it’s machine washable for when your ice cream melts faster than you can eat it!

New to moss stitch? Don’t worry! This technique may look intricate, but it’s surprisingly simple to master and creates a beautifully textured, eye-catching effect. Formed by alternating knit and purl stitches, it produces a mini checkerboard pattern that looks far more complex than it actually is.

What do I need?

Yarn: Hayfield Baby Aran, (A) shade 0436 Denim, (B) shade 0435 Stone, (C) shade 0405 Applebob, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 5mm straight, 5mm double-pointed

Sizing

35cm x 40cm

Meet the designer

Julie Ferguson is a knitting designer and pattern creator. Her pattern designs have also been published by British yarn brand Artesano to showcase their colourful design ranges. If you enjoyed making Julie's basketweave bag, make this picnic blanket next.

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