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Additional Materials 2 wood dowels 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter x 15 in (38 cm) long
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Satchel Grande
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
10 1/2 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Seed stitch. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH Seed Stitch (uneven # of sts) Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: P the knits and k the purls.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.
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BAG
Cast on 35 sts. Beginning with a p row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 9 rows (for casing). Increase 12 sts evenly across next row - 47 sts. Place markers on each side edge. Work in Seed st for 11 in. (28 cm). Place markers on each side edge. Work in Seed st for 6 in. (15 cm) more. Place markers on each side edge. Continue in Seed st for 11 in. (28 cm), end with a WS row. Place markers on each side edge. K 1 row, decreasing 12 sts evenly across row. Continue in St st, beginning with a p row, for 9 rows (for casing). Bind off.
SIDE PANELS (make 2)
Cast on 15 sts. Work in Seed st for 11 in. (28 cm). Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew Side Panels to sides of Bag, aligning corners and lower edges of Side Panels with markers. Fold St st casing in half to inside of Bag and sew in place. Slide dowels into casings and sew ends closed. Handles (make 2)
Cast on 5 sts. Work in Seed st for 25 in. (63.5 cm). Bind off.
Sew long side edges together. Sew each end of Handle securely to inside edge of casing, about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from end of dowel.
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Satchel Grande Reviewed by Marge Sturgill on 2009-07-04
I love this pattern. It's really easy to follow and the Seed stitch looks wonderful. I made mine out of "Barley" and it gave the bag a great textured look. Easy enough for beginners, but experienced knitters will also enjoy it.
