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Hiroko Bag

SIZE

Approximtely 16” wide x 12 1/2” high after felting (Not including handles).

Note:  This bag is much larger than the given measurements before felting.  It will shrink down during the felting process.

MATERIALS

BERROCO MEDLEY (50 grs), 7 balls #8917 Sari Mix.

 29” Length circular knitting needle, size 13 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

Straight knitting needles, size 13.

1 St marker.

GAUGE

10 sts = 4”;  16 rows = 4” in St st on size 13 needle.

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

NOTE

Bag is made in one piece in the round.  Handles are worked separately and sewn on.

BAG

With circular needle, cast on 96 sts.  Join, being careful not to twist sts.  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.  Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) until piece measures 24” from beg.  Bind off all sts.

HANDLES (Make 2)

With straight needles, cast on 10 sts.  Work even in St st until piece measures 25” from beg, end on WS.  Bind off all sts.

FINISHING

Lay bag flat and sew bottom seam.  Sew cast-on edge of one handle to front of bag 4” in from left edge.  Sew bound-off edge of same handle to front of bag 4” in from right edge.  Sew the other handle to back of bag in the same manner.

Felting:  Wash for 20 minutes in washing machine set on heavy duty cycle using hot water and soap.  Rinse well with cold water.  Remove from washer and lay flat, then allow to dry.  If bag has not felted enough, repeat the process.  Bag may be steamed after felting for a more finished look if necessary.