Striped Shoulder Bag Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Lucinda Ganderton
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Techniques

Knit

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

Carry your belongings in style with Lucinda Ganderton’s citrus striped tote bag.

Add a burst of colour to your day with this citrus-inspired knitted bag pattern! Featuring vibrant stripes of lime, lemon, and orange, this easy knit accessory is both eye-catching and functional. The pattern uses simple knit rows, wrap stitches (where the yarn is wrapped twice around the needle), and a few picked-up stitches, making it a great project to build your knitting skills. Once you're comfortable with these techniques, this bright and cheerful knit bag is a breeze to complete – truly easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Sizing

32cm wide x 34cm high (excluding handle)
Handle: 50cm long

What you need

Yarn: Paintbox Cotton Aran, shades (A) 601 Paper White, two 50g balls, (B) 629 Lime Green, (C) 623 Buttercup Yellow, (D) 620 Blood Orange, (E) 652 Lipstick Pink, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Lucinda Ganderton is a designer and writer with extensive experience in needlework and other traditional crafts. If you enjoyed making her striped bag, we think you'll love making Lucinda's retro backpack project next.

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