Diana Bag

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Diana was the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, wild animals, fertility, and the Moon.

The Diana bag is knitted from the top down in a simple lace pattern. The bottom of the bag is round and worked in stockinette stitch. The handles are double-knitted and attached to the sides of the bag.

The Diana Bag pattern was originally published in my book Summer Knits.

Size

Circumference: 64 cm / 25.25 inches

Height (excluding the handles): 36 cm / 14.25 inches

Yarn

500 m / 550 yards of sport weight yarn

Sample: 2 balls of De Rerum Natura Antigone (100 % linen; 260 m / 284 yards per 100 g), shown in colorway Tourterelle.

Needles

• 3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a 60-80 cm / 24-32 inch cable for the main part

• 3 mm / US 2.5 DPNs or circular needles suitable for Magic loop technique for the bottom of the bag

Gauge 

20 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of lace pattern according to the Main chart and in Stockinette stitch in the round, gently blocked. Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Notions

• stitch marker

• tapestry needle

• optional: cotton twill tape, length approximately 170 cm / 67 inches