Clover Bag

**ABOUT** A little project bag — or anything bag, dotted with clovers for a bit of easy colourwork. This bag is designed to use one sock set, with the mini skein used for the small accents. The bag is an oval shape and fits a surprising amount inside! The I-Cord can be tightened leaving a small opening, so you can keep your yarn ball inside while knitting on the go! **YARN REQUIREMENTS** One Sock Set — MC: 100 grams fingering weight yarn CC: 20 grams fingering weight yarn **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 2.25mm circular needles for Magic Loop 3.5mm circular needles of length 30 or 40 cm, or DPNs *use size needed to obtain gauge* NOTIONS * darning needle, *to weave in ends* * crochet hook, size 3.5 mm *(there is an alternative option if you don’t have one)* * four stitch marker, *ideally one different for BOR marking* * scissors, *or other tool for breaking the yarn* * optional: bodkin or safety pin, *for threading I-Cord* * optional blocking tools: a plastic bag *(like a grocery bag or small rubbish bag)* & something to fill it *(such as uncooked rice, dried beans, pillow stuffing, or even a small towel or scarf — I used uncooked rice)* **GAUGE** 30 sts x 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square **TECHNIQUES** Crochet Chain (used only during cast on) Increase & Decreasing Stranded Colourwork