"The Carpet Bag" Knitting Pattern
Sizes: One size only
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows per 4” (10 cm) with Aran weight held double.
Needles: (2) 24” circular needles in size needed to achieve gauge listed above (suggested size: US 10/6mm).
Materials Used: Filatura Di Crosa’s “Zara Plus Solid” (Aran; 100% merino wool; 82 yds/50 g, or any other yarn that knits up to desired gauge) held double + approximately 1600 yds fingering weight yarn in a variety of colors for Dusters . Bag handles: purchased at Hobby Lobby.
Yardage: 700 yds Aran weight yarn (held double) + approximately 1600 yds fingering weight yarn in a variety of colors
Other notions: Bag handles, crochet hook/tapestry needle, scrap yarn/stitch holders, tassel maker/box, scissors.
Final measurements: Height: 14”/36 cm, width: 4”/10 cm, length: 12”/30 cm