Slip Stitch Summer Bag

**This fun, summery bag is worked flat in a 2x2 slip stitch pattern that creates a firm, textured fabric, perfect for bags.** The graphical, abstract shapes are created using the intarsia technique and the pattern describes a version with and a version without a flap. The bag is knitted as a single rectangle, which is then folded in half, where the sides are joined using an I-cord bind-off, which continues as an I-cord strap. You can personalise the bag according to your preferences: Leave it simple, add a zipper, lining or a flap with a matching I-cord edge. **Versions**: Without flap (with flap) **Finished measurements:** When folded and lying flat Width: 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) Height: 13.5 cm (5.25 inches) Flap: 9 cm (3.5 inches) **Gauge:** 32 sts x 74 rows (37 garter ridges) to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in the slip stitch pattern. **Needles:** 3.75mm (US 5) circular needles for the bag body and 2.5mm (US 1.5) circular needles for the (I-cord) cast-off and strap. **Yarn:** A sport or light DK weight yarn in a blend of wool and plant fibres added for strength. Alternately, use a strand of wool yarn held together with a strand of linen yarn. Requirement for bag without flap (with flap): **MC:** 27 (45) g **CC1:** 12 (12) g **CC2:** 7,5 (10) g **CC3:** 9 (9) g **CC4:** 7,5 (8,5) g **CC5:** 11,5 (15) g **Note:** These amounts are based on a strap of about 100cm (39.25 inches). If you choose to change the length of the strap, adjust your yardage accordingly. **Yarn used in the sample:** A variety of leftover yarns from stash, see breakdown below. **Turquoise sample without flap:** **MC:** One strand of Cascade 220 Fingering (100% wool, 250m / 273yds per 50g, colour 9592 Sage), held together with one strand of Wollen Berlin Lino Mūka (100% Linen, 245m / 268yds per 50g, colour Hint Of Mint). **CC1:** Two strands of a lace-weight 100% wool yarn, held together with one strand of Wollen Berlin Lino Mūka (100% Linen, 245m / 268yds per 50g, colour Apricot). **CC2:** One strand of Lang Yarns Merino 400 Lace (100% wool, 199m / 218yds per 25g, colour 796.0093), held together with one strand of Lang Yarns Crealino (100% Linen, 165m / 180yds per 50g, hand-dyed). **CC3:** Two strands of a cobweb weight 100% wool yarn, held together with one strand of Lang Yarns Crealino (100% Linen, 165m / 180yds per 50g, colour 1089.0059). **CC4:** One strand of Lanivendole A Chic Blend (60% wool, 20% alpaca, 20% mohair, 225m / 246yds per 50g, colour Senape), held together with one strand of Wollen Berlin Lino Mūka (100% Linen, 245m / 268yds per 50g, Brimstone). **CC5:** One strand of Lang Yarns Merino 400 Lace (100% wool, 199m / 218yds per 25g, colour 796.0098), held together with one strand of Lang Yarns Crealino (100% Linen, 165m / 180yds per 50g, 1089.0098). **Green sample with flap:** **MC:** See CC4 of the turquoise sample (page 3). **CC1:** One strand of a light fingering weight, 100% wool yarn, held together with one strand of Wollen Berlin Lino Mūka (100% Linen, 245m / 268yds per 50g, hand-dyed). **CC2:** See CC5 of the turquoise sample. **CC3:** See CC1of the turquoise sample. **CC4:** See MC of the turquoise sample. **CC5:** See CC2 of the turquoise sample. In addition to a detailed PDF with a colour chart and written instructions, the pattern also contains step-by-step photos and additional video instructions.