Make-Up Bag Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Purl, Slip Stitch

What you need to know

Download Siân Brown’s stylish and functional knitted make-up bags, suitable for intermediate knitters.

Never fumble around in the depths of your handbag again with these compact little accessories, ideal for keeping your glam bits and bobs all together. With two designs to choose from, we’re spoilt for choice! The Linked Stripe bag is perfect if you prefer a simpler look with a few embellishments, or go all out with the bold and tactile Textured Stripe bag. Both are machine washable too, so there’s no need to worry about pesky marks. Which one will you make first?

What do I need?

Yarn: Stylecraft Bambino DK, shades 7112 Clotted Cream, 7113 Soft Pink, Stylecraft Bellissima DK, shades 3978 Flaming Fuchsia, one 100g ball of each, 3934 Purple Passion, 3925 Mellow Yellow, small amounts of each
Needles: 4mm
Lining: 22cm x 30cm for each bag
Zip: 20cm, two
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Linked Stripe bag: 19cm x 14cm
Textured Stripe bag: 20cm x 14cm

Top knit tip

The French Knot technique results in a fun 3D bobble, perfect for the centre of a daisy. First, come up through your fabric and wrap your thread two to four times around your needle, depending on how big you want your French knot to be. Then pierce back through your fabric, very close to where you came out but not at exactly the same spot, and pull the thread tight.

Meet the designer

Siân Brown is a designer for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. She completed a fashion and textiles degree before starting a successful career in knitwear, which included her becoming a visiting lecturer at London College of Fashion. If you enjoyed making these make-up pouches, then why not make these chunky knitted baskets? Visit this page to see more designs from Siân.

How to access this pattern

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