Free Knitting Pattern BK4K-0702003 Eco-Friendly Expandable Shopping Bag : Lion Brand Yarn Company

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Free Knitting Pattern
Eco-Friendly Expandable Shopping Bag

Lion Brand® Lion^® Organic Cotton

Pattern #: BK4K-0702003

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: One Size
15 inches [38 cm] wide, 2 inches [5 cm] deep when empty

CORRECTIONS: (applied Mar 27, 2007)

Row 45: Change to circular needle. Place a marker. Knit to end of row. Cast on 96196 stitches. Join, being careful not to twist knitting.

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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This fantastic mesh bag made from organic cotton will stretch to hold almost anything -- from your grocery shopping to your beach gear. The handle is continuously knit, so it can't come off.

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Color (A)
Lion^® Organic Cotton
Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 680-003: Organic Cotton Yarn: Bark

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Color (B)
Lion^® Organic Cotton
Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 680-001: Organic Cotton Yarn: Vanilla

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Lion^® Organic Cotton

Vanilla	Almond	Bark	Cypress

*Lion Organic Cotton (Article #680) is an all-natural, undyed worsted-weight cotton yarn that is offered in four naturally-occuring shades. It is free from herbicides, pesticides and other agro-chemicals. It is packaged in 1.75 oz./50 g (82 yd/75 m) hanks.

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MATERIALS

QUANTITY

PRICE

ALT QTY

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680-003 Organic Cotton Yarn: Bark

2 balls

$12.98

Note: (A)

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680-001 Organic Cotton Yarn: Vanilla

1 ball

$6.49

Note: (B)

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Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]

$3.60

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Scarf Knitting Needles Size 17 [13 mm]

$7.29

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Lion Brand Stitch Markers

$2.49

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Additional Materials
Size 8 29-inch circular needle

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Eco-Friendly Expandable Shopping Bag

Lion Brand^® Lion^® Organic Cotton

GAUGE:

16 stitches by 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with US #8 (5mm) needles 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.

BAG
With A and smaller needles, cast on 59 stitches.
Rows 1-8: Knit
Row 9 (Decrease Row): Knit 1, *K2, pass second st on right needle over last stitch. Repeat from * to end of row - 30 stitches.
Row 10-34: Change to B and larger needles. Knit.
Row 35 (Increase Row): Change to A and smaller needles. Knit 1, **yarn over, knit 1. Repeat from ** until end of row -- 59 stitches.
Rows 36-44: Knit
Row 45: Change to circular needle. Place a marker. Knit to end of row. Cast on 196 stitches. Join, being careful not to twist knitting.
Rows 46-50: Knit
Row 51: Purl
Row 52: Knit
Row 53: Purl
Row 54-58: Knit
Row 59: Knit 59 stitches, bind off until the marker is reached.
Row 60-68: Change to straight needle, knit.
Row 69 (Decrease Row): Knit 1, *k2, pass second st on right needle over last st. Repeat from * to end of row - 30 stitches.
Rows 70-94: Change to B and larger needles. Knit.
Row 95 (Increase Row): Change to A and smaller needles. Knit 1, **yarn over, knit 1. Repeat from ** until end of row -- 59 stitches.
Rows 96-104: Knit
Bind off all stitches.

FINISHING:
Thread a large-eyed, blunt needle with about 24 inches [60 cm] of A. Starting at the bottom of the bag, sew sides to handle. Where A is joined to A, one row should join to one stitch. Where the side row of (A) is being joined to (B), the center part of the (B) stitches is positioned every third stitch on the strap.

Tie off, weave in ends.

Learn to Knit instructions: http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com

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Eco-Friendly Expandable Shopping Bag Reviewed by Mary Royston on 2008-08-02
This is a great, quick weekend project! I have made half a dozen of these for gifts, and they are much appreciated and useful. A far better alternative to either plastic or paper shopping bags. This yarn is lovely to work with - so soft!