How to Knit a Simple Bag

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Knit a simple tote bag for keeping your knitting goods together or for a light grocery or library book bag.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Bag

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    . Work first 4 rows in moss stitch, using the correct sequence for an odd number of stitches:
    • Row 1: *(k1, p1) repeat from *to end.
    • Row 2: *(k1, p1) repeat from *to end.
    • Row 3: *(k1, p1) repeat from *to end.
    • Row 4: *(k1, p1) repeat from *to end.
    • Row 5: Knit.
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    Continue in stockinette stitch(*knit one row, purl second row, repeat from * to end) until the piece measures 25 centimeter (9.8 in).
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    . Work next 4 rows in moss stitch (also known as seed stitch). Cast off in moss stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving sufficient yarn to sew up. Repeat.
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Method 2
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Handles

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    . Cast on 7 stitches.
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    . Rows 1-4: work 4 rows in moss stitch. Continue in stocking stitch until the handle measures 35 centimeter (13.8 in) (or length required).
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    . Work next 4 rows in moss stitch. Cast off in moss stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving sufficient yarn to sew up.
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Method 3
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Pocket

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    . Cast on 16 stitches.
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    . Work 4 rows in moss stitch. Continue in stocking stitch until the pocket measures 12 centimeter (4.7 in), ending with a knit row. Cast off in knit stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving sufficient to sew up.
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Method 4
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Finishing

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    Position the pocket in the center of the front piece, pin, and then slip stitch into place.
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    Measure 10 centimeter (3.9 in) from left side edge of the bag and insert a pin here vertically, starting just below the moss stitch border. This is a marker for the center of the handle. Repeat from right side edge.
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    Position the handle so that the moss stitch border is on the handle just below the moss stitch border on the bag, in line with the marker pin. Pin in place, remove the marker pin and then slip stitch in place, attaching all of the handle.
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    Match up the front and back pieces with the moss stitch border at the top and join the side and bottom seams using mattress stitch. # Tidy up all loose ends.
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    How do I join strips?
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    The best way to join knitting is using the mattress stitch. It makes for an invisible, non-bulky seam.
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    Can I waterproof the outside of a knitted bag?
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    You can waterproof anything. But since knit stitches aren't as tight as woven, it may not keep all the water out.
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    How do I do a moss stitch.
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    See the wikiHow article, How to Knit the Moss or Seed Stitch .
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      Things You'll Need

      • 7mm needles
      • 100g denim chunky yarn
      • Decorative buttons x 4 (optional)
      • Yarn needle
      • Sewing needle and sewing cotton (for buttons)

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