Knitted bags for the Cuirim Craft Fair
February 15th, 2007 by Joy
We are getting ready for the fair coming up in April. I’ve been going crazy trying to make sure everything is in order. The idea was much funner in my head. Pulling it off is going to be a miracle. I know it will all be worth it. To chill I just sit and knit.
I came up with this knitted bag pattern that is super easy. There are two things I hate – purling and seams! If I can come up with something where I never have to purl a row or stich something up when i’m done then i’m thrilled!! That is just what I did with these bags. I used the Peaches n’ Cream cotton yarn and double stranded the solid color to make it more sturdy.
I started by casting on 40 stiches on a size 7 and knit in garter stitch for about 5 or 6 rows. Then I picked up the stitches around the edge ending up with a total of 90, give or take a few. At first it is too narrow to put on one circlular needle so I knit with 2 circulars as you would with double pointed needles. I knit the rest of the bag in the round. Adding the verigated yarn about half way thru and finishing up with the rest of the solid color. I made the strap by casting on 100 stiches and knit about 6 rows of garter stitch. I used some fabric I had left over from some Ikea curtains to line it and made a button with fimo. I love the way they turned out. I’m working on a green one now. So i’ll have my little collection of 3 similar ones for the fair.
It’s nice to know I just used some random stuff i had around the house for this. I didn’t spend any money on this and they will sell for at least $15. What would you pay to benefit a ministry in Mexico?
February 15th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Joy those are so amazing. Is there any way you can do a tutorial sometime on how to knit. Or do you know of any online that are good and easy to understand.
February 15th, 2007 at 8:26 am
These bags are very cute. You picked great colors and I love the chunky button closure.
February 15th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Those are beautiful! I would pay at least $20, maybe more since its fundraising. Great job
February 15th, 2007 at 9:25 am
Hi there,
I really love these. Would it be possible to buy one online and have it shipped? Only thing is I would want a longer strap I think.
HD
February 15th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Joy these bags are fantastic! And I am in love with the buttons, you gotta show me how you made those.
February 15th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
I agree that I would pay $20 for it. They turned our really cute. I agree with happyduck1979, about ordering them online.
February 16th, 2007 at 6:59 am
Joy, those look really great! bright and fun, perfect for summer.
February 16th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Thanks so much for your kind comments! You make me want to knit 10 more of these!
Heidi: I found a great website with great videos on knitting start with the cast on one. http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/index.php (the one at the top is great to start)
Heather, happyduck & Rose: they will soon be available for sale at http://www.cuirimcraftfair.com so stay tuned! Thanks again for your interest! You made my day!
A fimo button tutorial coming soon? anybody be into that? – Candace?
February 16th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Hey Joy! Thanks for visiting howaboutorange! I’m excited to look browse here…lots of fun projects, it looks like. I’ll be back!
February 16th, 2007 at 11:17 pm
those bags are beautiful! I love the colors.