Knit Simple Holiday 2010 #8 and #9

Design by Mary Reigstad

Subtle differences distinguish these festive carryalls. The multicolored version features a stockinette body and a garter-stitch handle; stitches are reversed on the solid bag.

Difficulty level

Easy

MATERIALS

Shepherd Bulky by Lorna’s Laces, 4oz/113g hanks, each approx 140yd/128m (superwash wool)

Stockinette Bag

2 hanks in zombie bbq (red/green/white mix)

Garter Stitch Bag

2 hanks in bold red

Both

One size 8 (5mm) circular needle 16"/40cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Fabric, sewing thread and needle for lining (optional)

Stitch markers and stitch holder

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference 23"/58.5cm

Length 10"/26.5cm

GAUGE

14 sts and 20 rnds to 4"/10cm over St st using larger needles.