Lock Spun Yarn Bag
Pattern based on a photo from Spin-Off crochet crafts.
60 yards lock spun yarn with tails or worsted to bulky weight yarn.
Size H (5.0) crochet hook, yarn needle.
Begin side 1: Chain 5, join to make circle.
Row 1: Chain 1, six sc in circle, join to first ch.
Row 2: Chain two, counts as first dc. Chain two, dc in second sc from chain. Ch2, dc in next sc, repeat to end, join in second loop from bottom of chain. (7dc including beginning chain).
Row 3:
Chain 2, 2 dc in next chain space, *ch1, 3 dc in next ch sp*, repeat * to * six times (7 clusters). Join to top of chain.
Row 4:
Ch5, sc in next ch space, *ch4 sc in next ch sp*, repeat * to * 6 times, ch4, join to first link in next chain. (8 chain spaces).
Row 5:
Ch2, *5 dc in next sp, ch1* repeat * to * 6 times, 5 dc in next sp, join to first ch in next chain (8 clusters).
Row 6: Ch4, sc into 2nd dc from hook, ch3, sc in sp between cluster, ch3 sc in 3rd dc of cluster, repeat around to last cluster, ch3, join to first loop of chain in next cluster(16 chain spaces).
Row 7:
Ch1, *2 sc in next chain loop, 1 sc in next sc*, repeat from *to* 1 time. (7 sc). Turn.
Begin handle:
Row 8: Ch2, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch sp, chain 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next ch sp, (4 sc including starting ch2). Turn.
Repeat row 8 until handle measures 16”.Cut yarn leaving 8” tail.
Side 2:
Repeat side 1 ending with row 7. Do not cut yarn.
Finishing:
Align two sides together and join sc on both sides with a sc (one sc away from the handle). Working to the left and through both pieces, *place sc in each chain loop, sc in sc*, repeat *to* around to last sc before handle. Sew or crochet handle onto bag.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Place ball of yarn in bag and proceed to knit or crochet!
Erlenmeyer Cozy
Directions:
Cast on 26 stitches using a stretchy cast on. Join making sure not to twist
stitches. Place marker.
Knit two rows in the round.
Row 4: Begin working in garter stitch, ending at marker and turning work (forms opening for handle.) Knit 4, k2tog, repeat to end knitting the last few stitches. (22 stitches).
Row 5: Turn and knit 3, k2tog, repeat to end, knitting the last few stitches (17 stitches)
Row 6: Turn and knit 3, k2tog, repeat to end, knitting the last few stitches. (15 stitches).
Row 7: Turn and knit 2, k2tog, repeat to end, knitting the last few stitches. (12 stitches).
Knit garter stitch until the handle fits through the opening, ending with an inside (wrong side) row.
Rejoin into a circle and knit 2 rows. Bind off very loosely or using a stretchy bind off. Weave in ends.
Ties: Using crochet hook, size H, make two 8” chains, leaving enough tail to sew onto the cozy. Find the midpoint of the handle opening and sew a tie on each
side. Weave in ends.
Slip large opening over the mug, pull the handle opening over the handle, tie the strings in a bow. Enjoy!
Cast on 26 stitches using a stretchy cast on. Join making sure not to twist
stitches. Place marker.
Knit two rows in the round.
Row 4: Begin working in garter stitch, ending at marker and turning work (forms opening for handle.) Knit 4, k2tog, repeat to end knitting the last few stitches. (22 stitches).
Row 5: Turn and knit 3, k2tog, repeat to end, knitting the last few stitches (17 stitches)
Row 6: Turn and knit 3, k2tog, repeat to end, knitting the last few stitches. (15 stitches).
Row 7: Turn and knit 2, k2tog, repeat to end, knitting the last few stitches. (12 stitches).
Knit garter stitch until the handle fits through the opening, ending with an inside (wrong side) row.
Rejoin into a circle and knit 2 rows. Bind off very loosely or using a stretchy bind off. Weave in ends.
Ties: Using crochet hook, size H, make two 8” chains, leaving enough tail to sew onto the cozy. Find the midpoint of the handle opening and sew a tie on each
side. Weave in ends.
Slip large opening over the mug, pull the handle opening over the handle, tie the strings in a bow. Enjoy!
Pleated Fat Bag
PDF download here: (let's hope this works!)
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Materials:
Circular needles size 13
4 to 5 ounces of roving, stretch into super bulky weight as I go. (or you could use super bulky feltable yarn). (Dorset Wool Roving with Soy Silk Pin Drafted-3 ounces Hand Dyed Twilight and merino cupcakes in various colors)
2 bamboo handles
4 wooden buttons
Begin
Cast on 3 stitches join in circle.
Kfb each stitch, place marker (6 stitches).
(K1, kfb next st)* repeat until piece measures 6” in diameter or there are 243 stitches (or close to it...accuracy doesn’t really matter).
End of Row stitch count:
Cast on: 3
Row 1: 6
Row 2: 9
Row 3: 14
Row 4: 21
Row 5: 32
Row 6: 48
Row 7: 72
Row 8: 108
Row 9: 162
Row 10: 243
Row 11: (K7, kfb next st)* repeat until 274 stitches (or close).
Knit every stitch until piece measures 14”. (The pictured bag was knit to 12” but turned out short and squat so I suggest 14”)
Decreases
Place marker, K2t, k10 repeat to marker. (253 stitches)
K2t, k9 repeat to marker. (232)
K2t, k8 repeat to marker. (211)
K2t, k7 repeat to marker. (190)
K2t, k6 repeat to marker. (169)
K2t, k5 repeat to marker. (148)
K2t, k4 repeat to marker. (127)
K2t, k3 repeat to marker. (106)
K2t, k2 repeat to marker. (85
K2t, k1 repeat to marker.(64)
K2t around. (32 stitches) (If you ended up with an odd count, omit a k2t rather than decreasing again so the opening stays large enough.)
Knit one round.
Form the flaps:
Count stitches and divide by 2 (should result in 16 stitches per flap or more if you want a larger opening). This will be where the second marker will be placed. Knit to the second marker placement, place marker.
Turn and purl back to first marker. Continue in stockinette stitch with purl side facing out for 14 more rows ending with a purl row.
On next knit row, k3, yo, knit to within 3 stitches of the end of the row, yo, k3. (Sets up buttonholes).
Turn. P2, p2t, p to within last 4 stitches, p2t, p2. (Buttonholes made).
Turn, continue in garter stitch for 5 rows, ending with a purl side row. Bind off loosely.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Weave in loose ends.
Felting or Fulling
Run very hot tap water into a dishpan or bowl. Add about a tablespoon of laundry detergent. Place bag in hot water and agitate with hands until the fiber is thoroughly soaked. Squeeze out excess water without wringing the material and place in a towel to catch drips. Sit on a comfortable chair, put on an absorbing movie (pun intended) and knead the bag with your hands, teasing it here and there until the movie is over. Shape bag, lightly stuff with plastic shopping bags to help keep the shape of the bag, let dry. (Or place upside down over a glass jar to help keep shape).
Select a set of handles and 4 buttons for the bag. Sew on buttons. Enclose handles with the bag flaps and button them in. Voila! A pleated bag appears!
(oops! Wish I had placed buttons low on the flaps like the original pattern bags show...perhaps you should do that when you sew them on!)
I would love to see your finished projects...Please share them with me on Raverly....Knitwithnerd. Enjoy the pattern!!! ...Robin Pennell
Circular needles size 13
4 to 5 ounces of roving, stretch into super bulky weight as I go. (or you could use super bulky feltable yarn). (Dorset Wool Roving with Soy Silk Pin Drafted-3 ounces Hand Dyed Twilight and merino cupcakes in various colors)
2 bamboo handles
4 wooden buttons
Begin
Cast on 3 stitches join in circle.
Kfb each stitch, place marker (6 stitches).
(K1, kfb next st)* repeat until piece measures 6” in diameter or there are 243 stitches (or close to it...accuracy doesn’t really matter).
End of Row stitch count:
Cast on: 3
Row 1: 6
Row 2: 9
Row 3: 14
Row 4: 21
Row 5: 32
Row 6: 48
Row 7: 72
Row 8: 108
Row 9: 162
Row 10: 243
Row 11: (K7, kfb next st)* repeat until 274 stitches (or close).
Knit every stitch until piece measures 14”. (The pictured bag was knit to 12” but turned out short and squat so I suggest 14”)
Decreases
Place marker, K2t, k10 repeat to marker. (253 stitches)
K2t, k9 repeat to marker. (232)
K2t, k8 repeat to marker. (211)
K2t, k7 repeat to marker. (190)
K2t, k6 repeat to marker. (169)
K2t, k5 repeat to marker. (148)
K2t, k4 repeat to marker. (127)
K2t, k3 repeat to marker. (106)
K2t, k2 repeat to marker. (85
K2t, k1 repeat to marker.(64)
K2t around. (32 stitches) (If you ended up with an odd count, omit a k2t rather than decreasing again so the opening stays large enough.)
Knit one round.
Form the flaps:
Count stitches and divide by 2 (should result in 16 stitches per flap or more if you want a larger opening). This will be where the second marker will be placed. Knit to the second marker placement, place marker.
Turn and purl back to first marker. Continue in stockinette stitch with purl side facing out for 14 more rows ending with a purl row.
On next knit row, k3, yo, knit to within 3 stitches of the end of the row, yo, k3. (Sets up buttonholes).
Turn. P2, p2t, p to within last 4 stitches, p2t, p2. (Buttonholes made).
Turn, continue in garter stitch for 5 rows, ending with a purl side row. Bind off loosely.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Weave in loose ends.
Felting or Fulling
Run very hot tap water into a dishpan or bowl. Add about a tablespoon of laundry detergent. Place bag in hot water and agitate with hands until the fiber is thoroughly soaked. Squeeze out excess water without wringing the material and place in a towel to catch drips. Sit on a comfortable chair, put on an absorbing movie (pun intended) and knead the bag with your hands, teasing it here and there until the movie is over. Shape bag, lightly stuff with plastic shopping bags to help keep the shape of the bag, let dry. (Or place upside down over a glass jar to help keep shape).
Select a set of handles and 4 buttons for the bag. Sew on buttons. Enclose handles with the bag flaps and button them in. Voila! A pleated bag appears!
(oops! Wish I had placed buttons low on the flaps like the original pattern bags show...perhaps you should do that when you sew them on!)
I would love to see your finished projects...Please share them with me on Raverly....Knitwithnerd. Enjoy the pattern!!! ...Robin Pennell