Quick & Easy Stripy Children’s Bag

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 8 / 5.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Stocking Stitch, Basic Shaping, Garter

What you need to know

This beginner-friendly pattern teaches how to knit simple stripes for a cute kid's bag.

When you’re small, your holiday must-takes generally include your purse, sunglasses and the pebble you found on the beach. Nicola Valiji's little shoulder bag project is the ideal size for all of those things – and probably a few more. The bags are worked in a stripe pattern, while the flap features eyelets and a faux picot effect!

What do I need?

Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Solids, shades 73 Sunshine, 1742 Hot Blue, 01 White, 1530 Country Red, 95 Red, 1712 Hot Green, one 71g ball of each, Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Ombre, shades 2416 Azalea, 2710 Peace, one 57g ball of each
Needles: 5mm
Crochet hook: 3mm
Tapestry needle
Buttons: 3cm, yellow, pink

Sizing

22cm wide x 13cm deep (excluding strap)

Top knit tips

This pattern uses two types of increases, but the methods are not interchangeable. A ‘make one’ is worked between two stitches, while a ‘kfb’ is worked into a stitch. Using the wrong one could affect your stitch count, so double check the instructions first.

Sew the loop for the button before you sew on the button itself to get the positioning correct.

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this child's fox hat and mitten set? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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