Over the Rainbow Bag
Introducing our delightful and vibrant rainbow bag, designed to bring a burst of joy to your knitting projects! This cheerful accessory is not only eye-catching but also exceptionally crafted, elevating your handmade creations to hand-crafted masterpieces. With its spacious interior, this bag serves as the ideal companion for beach days, crafting sessions, or even as an everyday tote. Everyone will surely smile when they see your new favorite accessory!
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate. This pattern incorporates a variety of engaging techniques including the 3 needle bind-off, attached I-cord, and short rows, making it perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills while creating something beautiful.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: The finished rainbow bag is approximately 16 inches wide and 12 inches tall, with a gusset measuring 1.5 inches at its narrowest point and expanding to 3 inches at its widest. This roomy design ensures there's plenty of space for all your summer essentials.
MATERIALS NEEDED: You will need Schoeller+Stahl Cotton Mix yarn, which is composed of 60% cotton and 40% acrylic, with a total of 60 yards (55 meters) per 1.75 oz (50g) skein. For this project, gather the following colors: Red (03) - 2 skeins, Orange (20) - 2 skeins, Sun (19) - 2 skeins, Emerald (13) - 2 skeins, Azure (16) - 1 skein, Royal (17) - 1 skein, and Lily (09) - 2 skeins. Additionally, you will need: one 24” circular US 8 (5 mm) knitting needle, spare needles for holding stitches to bind off, stitch holders, six stitch markers (three of each color), ¼ yard of fabric for lining, a set of 2 microfibre bag handles measuring 22-24 inches long, and one 1½ inch button.
GAUGE: Achieve the correct gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches to ensure your rainbow bag turns out perfectly.
This fun and functional knitting pattern will not only brighten your day but also enrich your knitting repertoire. Dive into this rainbow bag project and experience the satisfaction of creating a unique accessory that brings joy to yourself and others. Don’t miss out on the chance to add this vibrant project to your collection of knitting patterns—perfect for knitters who love to combine functionality with fabulous flair!
