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The Flower market bag is knitted from the top down in a simple twisted stitch and 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 lace pattern is charted only.
Size
Circumference: 65 cm / 25.5 inches
Height (excluding the handles): 40 cm / 15.75 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 Macaron.
Needles
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a 60-80 cm / 24-32 inch cable for the main part
2.5 mm / US 1.5 DPNs or circular needles suitable for Magic loop technique for the bottom of the bag and the straps
Gauge
21 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of lace pattern according to the Chart 2, 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
