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Home : Patterns : Rainbow Bag
 

Free Knitting Pattern
Rainbow Bag

Lion Brand® Microspun
Pattern #: 50400

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
Approximately 10" x 10 inches [25.5 x 25.5 cm]

CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Color (A)
Microspun

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Color (B)
Microspun

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Color (C)
Microspun

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Color (D)
Microspun

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Color (E)
Microspun

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Color (F)
Microspun

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Color (G)
Microspun

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Color (H)
Microspun

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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Microspun
French Vanilla Lily White Blush Coral Royal Blue Cherry Red Mocha Coffee
Leaf Lavender Lilac Fuchsia Purple Turquoise Sterling Ebony
Buttercup Mango Lime
*Microspun (Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in 2.5 oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls

You can also buy materials separately
 
MATERIALS
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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  910-100 Microspun Yarn: Lily White   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (MC)
•  910-148 Microspun Yarn: Turquoise   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (CC1)
•  910-158 Microspun Yarn: Buttercup   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (CC2)
•  910-186 Microspun Yarn: Mango   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (CC3)
•  910-103 Microspun Yarn: Coral   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (CC4)
•  910-146 Microspun Yarn: Fuchsia   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (CC5)
•  910-143 Microspun Yarn: Lavender   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (CC6)
•  910-144 Microspun Yarn: Lilac   ball $ 3.99  
Note: (CC7)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm]   $ 4.95  
Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 6   $ 5.95  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Additional Materials
Pins to secure braided handle
1 1-inch [25 mm] button
 
Special Discount!  Buy all items above now and save 15%!

Rainbow Bag

Lion Brand® Microspun

GAUGE:

20 sts + 20 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Body Pattern on larger 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.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

PATTERN STITCHES
Body Pattern (multiple of 8 sts + 2)
Note Twist yarns on WS when changing colors to prevent holes.
Row 1 (RS) With MC, p 1, k 1, p 1; with CC, k 1, slip 2 wyib; *k 6, slip 2 wyib; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1; join 2nd strand of MC, k 1, p 1, k 1.
Row 2 With MC, k 1, p 1, k 1; with CC, p 1, slip 2 wyif; *p 6, slip 2 wyif; repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 1; with MC, p 1, k 1, p 1.
Rows 3-6 Repeat Rows 1-2.
Rows 7-8 With MC, knit.
Repeat Rows 1-8 with each of the CC yarns for Body Pattern.

Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts)
Row 1 *K 1, p 1; repeat from * across.
Row 2 Purl the knit sts and knit the purl sts as they present themselves.
Repeat Row 2 for Seed Stitch.


BAG

BACK
With larger needles and MC, cast on 50 sts. Work 5 rows in Seed st. Change to Body Pattern, working first repeat with CC1 and continuing through all 7 CCs – 61 rows total. With MC, work 4 rows in Seed st.

Dec Row
K 1, k2tog through back loop, work in Seed st to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1.

Continuing in Seed st, repeat Dec Row every other row until 6 sts remain.

Bind off, leaving a 12 inches [30.5 cm] tail. With crochet hook and tail, make a short chain. Use tail to secure, forming a loop for closure.

FRONT
Work as for Back through CC5. With MC, work 5 rows in Seed st. Bind off.

HANDLE
Make 3 knitted cords, 1 each in CC1, CC2, and CC6, as follows. Using double-pointed needles, cast on 3 sts. *Slide sts to other end of needle and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work. (Do not turn work.) Repeat from * until cord measures 14 inches [35.5 cm]. Pin the 3 cords together at one end and braid. Pin other end to secure.

FINISHING
Sew side and bottom seams. Sew ends of braided cords to each side seam. Sew button under loop. Weave in ends.

OPTIONAL
Line purse and/or embellish with sequins and beads if desired.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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CC = contrasting color k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together MC = main color
p = purl RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together
WS = wrong side wyib = with yarn in back
wyif = with yarn in front  


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


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