Simple Knit Evening Bags

Here is a knitting pattern for two very easy knitted evening bags, both are made from the same pattern just sewn up into different designs. One has short straps and the other has Longer strap for wearing over the shoulder.
 This is a very basic pattern made special by the choice of yarn. The yarn I chose is a ladder yarn because of the vibrant colours and texture. Because ladder yarn is considered a bulkier weight yarn it is knit on larger needles, smaller needles would minimise the ribbon effect.

Materials:
50grms ladder yarn
size 6mm needles
button or press stud for fastening
Lining material if required

Instructions:

With 6mm needles cast on 40 sts work in garter stitch (every row knit) untill work measures 36cm (15inches)

Cast off.

For short handles : Make 2. cast on 5sts and work i cord for 30cm (12 inches) or required length
For long shoulder strap: Cast on 5sts and work i cord for 120cm (47inches) or required length

Finishing:
For evening bag with short handles fold work in half placing cast on edge to cast off edge and sew side seams. Position handles and sew in place. I made a short i cord loop for fastening with a button, placed in the centre of opening, and I also lined the bag with a nylon lining material.










For bag with shoulder strap fold  by placing cast off edge 3/4 of the way and sew side seams. ( if you are going to line this bag you may find it easier to line before sewing side seams). Fold the top 1/4 down for flap closing and I placed a press stud in the centre to secure. Position strap and sew in place.

It really couldn't be any easier!

Easy Knit Handbag

If you're not careful it's easy to become obsessed with knitting bags! Not that that's a bad thing. This Easy Knit Handbag is the perfect project for beginners who are ready to try knitting more than just scarves. Knit with straight knitting needles, this pattern uses the stockinette stitch and garter stitch to create  texture. I love easy knitting patterns that are practical, stylish and fun to make! This free knit bag pattern is really cute you'll want to make it right away.

Materials:
100grm  Ribbon type yarn
100grm Double knitting type yarn
Size 4mm needles or size to obtain gauge
Two Handles
1 piece of cardboard 4inches wide x 10inches long for bottom of bag.


Gauge - Two yarns knit together
26 sts = 4”; 24 rows = 4” in Pat St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE


Note
The base of the bag is double thickness with cardboard in between.


Bag Front


With 4mm needles and both yarns together cast on 24 stitches and work 10 rows Stockinette stitch ( rightside row knit, wrongside row purl).


Next cast on 10 sts at begining of next two rows  -44sts


Pattern
Work 8 rows garter stitch ( every row knit)
Next work 10 rows Stockinette stitch
 Repeat these 18 rows three times then a further 8 rows garter stitch.
Cast off.


Bag Back
Work same as the front.
Base/Side Strip
Cast on 30 sts and work in garter st for 24 inches. 
Cast off.

In the same maner make a second strip 10 inches long.


FINISHING
Lay the 10 inche strip on top of the 24 inch strip centering the shorter strip. Sew both long edges leaving the narrow edges open, this forms a pocket on each side and a double base. Insert cardboard between the 2 strips before completing the second edge and tack strips tog at bottom of pockets to hold cardboard in place. Sew one long edge to the front and one long edge to the back sections.
Place one handle at the cast on edge of thr front of bag, Fold cast on edge over to secure handle and sew in place. Repeat for bag back. Line if desired.




The secret of the knitted bag is choosing the correct yarn then adding your own little twist. Have a go and let your creative juices flow!

Cute Doggy Handbag

Fluffy textured yarns are great for kids' knits as they not only have the novelty factor but are super soft too. Eyelash yarn is a really furry, fluffy yarn which is ideal for cuddly toys and the dog on this project. The bag itself is really simple to knit and you can easily adjust the length of the strap to suit your needs.


Requirements


1 ball pink eyelash type yarn (yarn A)
1 ball white eyelash type yarn (yarn B)
small amount of black yarn for eyes, nose and mouth
small amount of pink yarn for bow.
6mm needles
safety toy stuffing


Bag (worked in garter stitch throughout)
Using 6mm needles and yarn A cast on 35 sts Work 10 rows Join in yarn B, carry yarn up side of work when not in use
 Rows 1-4: using yarn B 
 Rows 5-8: using yarn A 
 Rep last eight rows until there are eight yarn B (white) stripes Cut yarn B
 Using yarn A  Work s10 rows
Cast off


Side Strip and Handle

Using 6mm needles and yarn A cast on ten sts
 Work in garter st until piece meas 66cm or desired length
 Cast off

To Make Up

Fold Bag in half, pin one short end of Side strip to centre of fold. Pin and sew each side of Bag to Strip to form side gusset. Repeat on other side of bag. Fold remaining piece in half to form handle and sew in place.

Dogs Ears (make 2)

Using 6mm needles and yarn B  cast on six sts
NOTE: worked from bottom to tip
Work in garter st throughout . K two rows
 Increase one st at each end of next and foll alt row until there are ten sts
 Work without shaping until Ear meas 8cm
 Decrease one st at each end of next and every foll row until six sts rem
 Cast off

Dogs Head

NOTE: worked from top to nose
Using 6mm needles and yarn B cast on ten sts
 Work two rows in garter st
 Next row: kfb in every st to end. 20 sts
 Starting with a p row, work three rows in st st
 Next row: * k1, kfb in next st, rep from * to end. 30 sts
 Starting with a p row, work five rows in st st
 Next row: * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end. 20 sts
 Starting with a p row, work three rows in st st
 Next row: (k2tog) to end. Ten sts
 Next row: p
 Next row: (k2tog) to end. Five sts
Break yarn and thread through sts on needle, pull tight and fasten off

Bow
With pink cast on 6sts
work in stockinette stitch for 5 cms (2inches)
Cast off.
Sew cast on and cast off ends together and wrap yarn tightly around the centre to form bow shape.

To Make Up

Sew up centre back seam of Head, add stuffing before closing. Flatten on one side so it sits correctly on front of Bag. Using picture as a guide, embroider face. Stitch an inverted ‘Y’ to make nose and mouth, make French knots for eyes and use straight stitches for eyebrows. Sew Ears to top of Head. Add bow to top of Head as shown.Place Head onto front of Bag and oversew around edges to attach.

based on pattern by val pierce