Spotty Bags Knitting Pattern + How to Knit Intarsia Tutorial

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 7 / 4.5mm, US 10 / 6.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Intarsia, Stocking Stitch

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

Master intarsia colourwork with Sian Brown's two bag patterns and our step-by-step photo tutorial

Sian Brown’s cute bags are perfect examples of another common colourwork technique, known as intarsia. This is used for knitting solid blocks of colour, like the spots on these two bags. Also included in this downloadable knitting pattern is our step-by-step guide to show you how to knit intarsia colourwork. Find the pattern and instructions in one easy to download file to save to your device.

Sizing

Jane bag: approx 30cm wide x 22cm deep
Dolly bag: approx 23cm wide x 24cm long

What do I need?

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Eco Aran, Jane: (A) shade 608 White, three 50g balls, (B) shade 610 Lilac, (C) shade 611 Pink, one 50g ball of each; Dolly: (A) shade 616 Pale Blue, two 50g balls, (B) shade 619 Lime, (C) shade 608 White, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4.5mm, 6mm
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
Cast off
changing colour
Eyelets
Intarsia

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.
To see more of Siân's patterns, visit here. If you enjoyed making this pattern, try even more techniques in her Nicely Nautical Knitalong.

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