SIZE: One Size 15 x 10 in. [38 x 25.5 cm] (excluding handles)
CORRECTIONS: (applied Oct 3, 2006)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k6, rep from * twice, p2, 3/3 LC,to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Row 7: K1, *p2, k6, p2, 3/3 LC, rep from * twice,
p2, k6,to last 3 sts, p2, k1.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Additional Materials 2 ring purse handles 6 in. [15.25 cm] diameter
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Downloadable Pattern: Cable Ready Bag
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
16 sts + 17 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Cable Pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
CABLE PATTERN
Set up Row (WS): K1, *k2, p6, rep from * to last 3 sts, end k2, k1.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k6, rep from * twice, p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k1.
Row 2 & all WS rows: K1, *k2, p6, rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, k1.
Rows 3, 5, & 9: K1, *p2, k6, rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Row 7: K1, *p2, k6, p2, 3/3 LC, rep from * twice, p2, k6, p2, k1. Row 11: Change color, knit across. Row 12: Rep Row 2.
STITCH EXPLANATION
3/3 LC (3 over 3 left cross)
Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, then k3 from cable needle.
BACK With A, cast on 60 sts.
Work Set-up Row.
With A, work Cable Pattern Rows 1-10.
*Change to B and work Cable Pattern Rows 11, 12, and 1-10. Rep from *, changing to C and then D. Transfer all sts to st holder.
FRONT
Work as for Back.
FINISHING
Sew side and bottom seams.
Handles
Transfer sts from first st holder onto needle. From WS with A, insert crochet hook through first purse Handle and draw up a loop. Bring yarn around Handle and draw a second loop through the first loop and through the first st on needle. Slip st off needle. Continue to work crochet wrap in this manner across remaining sts, then continue to work crochet wrap into ring Handle alone until ring is covered. Repeat for sts on other st holder and second ring Handle.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Downloadable Pattern: Cable Ready Bag Reviewed by Christina Martin on 2009-04-17
Great pattern! My "personalization":
- I used size 13 needles, but forgot to buy bigger handles, so the scale is a little off, but I think it's still cute.
- The knit part of the pattern was very easy to follow, but putting those handles on took a long time to figure out (that's why I only gave it four stars); maybe Lion could post a video to help with the handles?
- Instead of transferring the stitches to a stitch holder, I just transferred them to another knitting needle, since you don't have to work the stitches again the needle size difference doesn't matter; you're just "crocheting" them onto the handles.
- I selected colors so I could carry this bag in Spring.
Also, I would love to work this in the round, but I'm not a sophisticated enough knitter to know how to translate the pattern. Just wondering why Lion doesn't do patterns in the round? Thanks for another great project . . . what next?
