BYOB Market Bag Knitting Pattern (Instant download)

The BYOB Market Bag is a stylish shoulder bag which is perfect for a visit to your local Farmers Market. It features a central openwork panel for flexibility and a sturdy base so small items don't slip through.

The bag is worked in a crisp cotton yarn in a single colour and has two shoulder-length handles finished with a button detail.

The pattern includes full stitch charts, line-by-line instructions and links to a step-by-step tutorial series on my website.
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LISTING SUMMARY:
• This listing is for a knitting pattern
• Instant download from the link Etsy will supply

The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download from the link Etsy will provide. I can also send the pattern by e-mail should you prefer.

The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or phone directly.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, provisional cast-on, increases, decreases, slipped stitches, yarn overs and working in the round.

SIZE: Height from top of bag to mid-base: 35cm/14 ins.
Width: 36cm/14.5 ins.
Handle Drop: 30cm/12 ins.

YARN: Lily Sugar ’n Cream worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton,
Colour #00010 Yellow using:
• Either Regular-Size balls: 109m/120 yds:70.9gm/2.5 oz ball x3* balls.
• Or Super-Size: 182m/200 yds: 113gm/4.0 oz ball x2* balls.

* Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

​Actual amount used in bag as shown: 205gm/7.25 oz, 320m/350 yds.​

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light Aran or worsted-weight yarn with a recommended gauge of approximately 20 sts: 10cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

NEEDLES:
• Size 4.0mm/US #6 circular needles, lengths 60cm/24 ins & 80cm/32 ins.
• Size 5.5mm/US #9 circular needles, length 60cm/24 ins.
• Spare needle in size 4.0mm/US #6 or smaller.

GAUGE:
18 sts/32 rows: 10cm/4 ins in Seed Stitch using 4.0mm/US #6 needles.

NOTIONS: Row counter, markers, 3 stitch holders and tapestry needle for finishing plus small amount of waste yarn and crochet hook for Provisional Cast-On.

BUTTONS: 2 x size 28mm, ⅞ inch buttons for shoulder strap detail plus matching sewing thread.
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You will also find lots of extra knitting notes with hints, tips and step-by-step guides to working some of the patterns under the "Knitting Notes" tab: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com/knitting_notes

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