Children’s Snake Drawstring Bag Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted, DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm, US 10 / 6.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch, Basic Shaping, Garter

What you need to know

Learn how to knit a twisted cord with Val Pierce's easy drawstring bag project.

The start of the school term requires new uniforms, shoes, coats and stationery and although we can't help with everything, our knitted drawstring bag project means there's one less thing to worry about. Suitable for beginners, this simple children's bag is decorated with cute and colourful snakes that are great for using up your oddments of DK.

What do I need?

Yarn: Sirdar Supersoft Aran, shade 904 Dark Denim, two 100g balls, oddments of DK for snakes
Needles: 4mm, 6mm
Toy stuffing

Sizing

Bag: 32cm wide x 37cm deep

Top knit tips

To make a twisted cord, the general rule is that your finished cord will be one third of the original length of your yarn. It's better to over-estimate than make it too short. Knot the strands together at each end. Pin one end down and insert a knitting needle through the other. Making sure the yarn stays taut, spin the needle until the yarn is tightly twisted and is just beginning to kink. Remove the needle. Fold the cord in half and allow the two sides to twist together. Tug the cord to even it out and join the ends to secure.

Use DK from your stash to create these colourful snakes. Why not make them longer then coil them into your child's initials.

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her utterly adorable toy patterns. If you loved making this pattern, then why not make Val's height chart pattern next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

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