About
The Sushi Date bag is the perfect accompaniment to the Sushi Date Sweater. You begin the bag by making i-cords for the drawstrings. Then beginning at the top hem, you work from the top down and in the round, working the chart and ending by seaming your bag at the bottom. The cutest accessory to take on your sushi dates!
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Skill Level Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Level
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Techniques
This pattern works the following techniques:
knit, purl, working in the round, 1x1 rib, tubular cast on and bind off, short rows, stranded colourwork, left leaning increases,
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Gauge
21 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles, blocked.
If you have more stitches on 4 inches / 10 cm than stated, use a larger needle size; if you have fewer stitches, use a smaller needle size.
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Suggested Needles
- 4 mm US 6 circular needles 16, 32/40 inches 40, 80/100 cm, or size to obtain gauge.
- 3.5 mm US 4 circular needles 16, 32/40 inch 40, 80/100 cm.
- Optional 3.5mm [US 4] double pointed needles for the I-cord
Suggested Yarn
The sample is made in a merino wool yarn. You can use any yarn you prefer on this pattern and substitute the colours.
**Main Colour (MC):** Stephen and Penelope Tandem DK (100% South American Wool, 100g, 233 metres [254 yards]), in the colour Powder. (Main body of bag)
If you are using this yarn, you will need 1 skein in the Main Colour (MC).
**Contrasting Colour 1 (CC1)**: Laughing Hens Purely Merino DK (100% Superwash Fine Merino Wool, 50g, 115 m [125 yards]) in the colour Petrol Blue. (Fish design)
If you are using this yarn, you will need 1 ball of the Contrasting Colour 1.
**Contrasting Colour 2 (CC2):** Laughing Hens Purely Merino DK (100% Superwash Fine Merino Wool, 50g, 115 m [125 yards]) in the colour Tomato. (Top Hem)
If you are using this yarn, you will need 1 balls of the Contrasting Colour 2.
Approximate meterage of how much yarn you will need per colour.
MC: 90 metres [98.5 yards]
CC1: 80 metres [87.5 yards]
CC2: 40 metres [44 yards]
Yarn Alternatives:
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Drops Lima
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Notions
Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem.
Stitch markers.
Knitting barber or scrap yarn to place stitches on hold.
Scissors or cutters to cut yarn.
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This top-down drawstring bag knitting pattern is one of those pieces that feels really fun to make. It features a seamless construction with a cute, retro-inspired motif that has a nostalgic, pop culture feel to it. The pattern is written to be approachable for confident beginners but still enjoyable for more experienced knitters, with clear, step-by-step instructions for the yoke, shaping, and finishing. This PDF knitting pattern is great if you’re searching for a fun knit accessory, or a modern pattern with a retro twist.
