Chunky Knit Market Bags Pattern

Chunky Knit Market Bags Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to your new favorite knitting project! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create stylish and practical Chunky Knit Market Bags using super bulky cotton yarn. These bags are perfect for carrying your essentials and feature bold textures and vibrant colors that will make your market trips even more enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, this pattern is designed to be easy to follow and fun to create.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky cotton yarn in the following colors: orange, red, white, green, blue.
• Needles: US size 15 (10mm) knitting needles.
• Gauge: 8 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Striped Drawstring Bag

1. Cast On: Using the green yarn, cast on 40 stitches onto your US size 15 knitting needles.
2. Ribbing: Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 inches. This means you will knit 2 stitches, then purl 2 stitches, and repeat this pattern until you reach the desired length.
3. Change Yarn: After completing the ribbing in green, switch to blue yarn. Continue working in k2, p2 ribbing for another 4 inches.
4. Add More Colors: Repeat the ribbing process with the following colors, each for 4 inches:
   • Red yarn
   • White yarn
   • Orange yarn
5. Bind Off: Once you have completed the last color, bind off all stitches loosely to maintain the elasticity of the ribbing.
6. Seam the Sides: Fold the bag in half with the right sides facing each other and seam the sides together using a whip stitch or your preferred method of seaming.
7. Create the Drawstring: Using red yarn, create a crochet chain that is long enough to thread through the top of the bag. Weave this chain through the top ribbed edge of the bag to create a drawstring closure.

Solid Orange Bag

1. Cast On: Using the orange yarn, cast on 30 stitches onto your US size 15 knitting needles.
2. Stockinette Stitch: Work in stockinette stitch for 12 inches. To do this, knit one row, then purl the next row, repeating this pattern until you reach the desired length.
3. Bind Off: Once you have completed the stockinette stitch, bind off all stitches loosely.
4. Seam the Sides: Fold the bag in half with the right sides facing each other and seam the sides together using a whip stitch or your preferred method of seaming.
5. Knit the Handles: For the handles, knit two i-cord pieces. Cast on 5 stitches and knit in the round for 18 inches. To do this, slide your work back to the beginning of the round after each row without turning your work.
6. Attach the Handles: Once the i-cord handles are complete, attach them securely to the top of the bag, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Now you have two beautiful and functional Chunky Knit Market Bags to show off! Enjoy your crafting and happy knitting!