Knitting: Banksia Bags
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Banksia Bags Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

medium skill level requirement Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

  • knitting in the round
  • yarn-over increases
  • Reverse Stocking Stitch
  • knitted I-cord

Pattern Description:

BEAUTIFUL HOLES CREATE AN OPENWORK BAG IN BABY AND GRAND SIZES!


Banksia grandis is a plant which grows only in the southwest of Western Australia and produces most spectacular cones to house its seeds. The openings in this bag resemble the exterior of the cone. These holes are quick and fun to make and do not involve casting on or binding off.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

  • adjustable

Materials:

  • 100-150 Fingering or Sport Weight Yarn for the smaller bag
  • 250-300g of Worsted or Chunky Weight Yarn for the larger Banksia Bag
  • 60-80cm circular needle

Banksia Bags Pattern

$7.00

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Lucy Neatby
by Lucy Neatby
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Lifelong addicted knitter and technique junkie. Full time hand-knitting designer and teacher. Author of Cool Socks Warm Feet, Cool Knitter's Finish in Style and the Learn with Lucy series of DVDs (16 titles).

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