Drawstring bag knitting pattern

Notes:
-Bag is knit in the round on circular needles.

-Dimensions are 7" wide and 8" long.
-Bag is knit holding two strands of yarn together to make it thick and sturdy.

-The flower was knit using a pattern inspired by the book Vintage Hearts & Flowers.

Supplies:
-Plymouth Yarn Fantasy Naturale 100% mercerized cotton,#6399 purple, one skein or less
-Patons Grace 100% mercerized cotton, #61901 Tangelo, one ball or less
-Size 9 (5.5 mm), 16” circular needle
-Three double-pointed size 9 (5.5 mm) needles for three-needle bind off (optional- you could do a regular bind off and seam the bottom instead)

To knit the drawstring bag:

1) Holding the two strands of yarn together, cast on 57 stitches. You will knit the entire bag with both strands of yarn.

2) Knit one row, slip on a place marker and then join the yarn.

3) Knit until bag measures 3 inches.

4) At place marker, knit an eyelet round: *K3, YO, K2TOG*.

5) Continue knitting until bag measures 8 inches from cast on edge.

6) Bind off using the three-needle bind off method. Or, you could use your preferred bind-off method and then seam the bottom of the bag using mattress stitch.

7) Make a twisted cord drawstring.

8) Thread the drawstring through the eyelets of the bag.

9) Embellish with knit or crochet flower.

Ta da! You're done.

Any questions, please leave a comment or send me an email.