Hurry up and wait
I've blocked out time for several knitting deadlines but am waiting on the yarn a little longer than I had anticipated. This always leaves me not wanting to delve into anything that requires a decent amount of brain power only to abandon it shortly. I just can't seem to wait idle though- enter String bag.
I've been wanting to make a version of one these for forever. We buy lots of fresh veggies and thus the plastic bags accumulate rapidly with the frequent grocery store trips. Also in our new location we now have an organic grocer/farmer's market right next to us on my way home. I was so ridiculously pleased about that. So anyway- I'd been imagining keeping this bag tucked in car but now we are also leaving for a 10 day southern California road trip and I decided that I must have this bag for the beach as well.
Pattern: Saturday Market Bag from June 2006 MagKnits
Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream in 159121 (2 balls)
Needles: US 15 and US 10 Denise
Modifications: Inspired by the modifications on disdressed's blog here I converted it to a two strap bag as well. I also made it a little smaller although not as much. I made the strap longer too as I like to wear it cross-shoulder. Do take note though, the strap stretchs A LOT so make it shorter than you think. I changed the construction to work it top down in the round (on 77 sts) and then use a three-needle bind-off to close the bottom. Yeay for no seaming, as sewing that stitch pattern did not look enjoyable.
Pacific Ocean here I come!
Comments
Ah!!! I keep seeing these adorable string bags! I may need to make one...
Posted by: Jennifer | June 29, 2007 08:51 PM
oooo...very pretty, uberuseful, and eco friendly. A trifecta of knitty goodness.
Posted by: Nubiancraftster | June 30, 2007 01:11 AM
I love that bag. Thanks for pointing out the pattern. Now I have to make one.
Posted by: Linda | June 30, 2007 09:31 AM
Dang, now I want one! It looks great--good on you for wanting to cut down on plastic bag mess!
Posted by: Emma | June 30, 2007 10:05 AM
Great colours! This bag is also on my list to knit soon. ^^
Posted by: Joanna Kostrzewa | June 30, 2007 12:46 PM
So cute! it will be perfect for almost anything, especially since it's washable!
Posted by: Emily | June 30, 2007 04:57 PM
How very cute! Perfect for the beach!
Posted by: tiennie | June 30, 2007 11:14 PM
It is the perfect color. I can smell the ocean and feel the sand between my toes! That seems weird now, after I wrote it - in between toes, yuck! Well, you get the general idea.
Posted by: Sonya | July 1, 2007 02:41 PM
I really like those bags but always wondered if it would be a drag to knit...was a pretty quick knit? Yours looks fab!
Posted by: lobstah | July 2, 2007 02:54 PM
Cute! It's *just* the right size for a beach bag, have fun on your trip!
Posted by: sarah | July 3, 2007 08:18 AM
Love it! I might have to make one. Maybe for a library bag.
Posted by: Arleta | July 5, 2007 09:00 AM
The bag turned out great! I like your mods too. I hope your yarn arrives soon!
Posted by: Brenda | July 6, 2007 06:42 PM
Perfect Oceanic colors too! String bag on my list...
Posted by: nuttnbunny | July 10, 2007 12:26 PM
Still lovin' your blog! It really brightens my day when I see your latest FO and recipe. I'm so inspired! Thank you! ~Christine.
Posted by: Christine L. Taylor | July 12, 2007 12:44 AM
I just love this bag and you chose the perfect yarn, the colors are so lovely :) I have saved the pattern link for use down the road.
Love your blog, hope you had a great holiday.
Posted by: Lynn | July 23, 2007 07:45 PM