Tide Loop Bag
The The Tide Loop Bag is a pretty, slightly textured knit that will look great with all your summer outfits. It’s worked on 5mm/US8 needles using 2 strand held together to get a denser, sturdier fabric (which you kinda need for a bag). You can hold 2 strands of the same colour together, or mix a couple of colours to create a depth of colour and to add to the texture. My favourite yarn for this project would be Berroco Remix Light because it knits so well holding two strands together, but there are lots of other options, you aren’t limited.
Construction
The Tide Loop Bag pattern includes a tote bag and a beach bag with an organic structure inspired by sand ripples on the seabed, which become visible after the outgoing loop of the tidal wave. The beautiful change gives a light breeze and is naturally elegant.
The Tide Loop Bag is knitted from the bottom up. Begin by casting on stitches for the bottom with Judy’s magic cast on. Knit in the round with increases to shape the bottom of the bag while knitting the structure pattern according to the chart. To avoid too many purl stitches, knit the bag from the wrong side. The work is concluded with a handle, which is knitted seamlessly as an extension of the bag, just like the rest of the work is sewing-free.
Size
- 1 (2)
- Width_ 36 (46) cm
- Height_ 39 (39) cm
Yarn Options
You’ve got a lot of options for making this bag! My favourite is Berroco Remix Light because it knits so well holding two strands together. But there are lots of other options:
- Berroco Remix Light (2 strands held together): 2 (2) balls
- Sandnes Garn Line (2 strands held together): 6(8) balls
- Berroco Modern Cotton DK (2 strands held together): 3(3) skeins
- Cascade Ultra Pima Fine (2 strands held together): 6(7) skeins
Other Materials
- Circular needles 5 mm – 24″/60 AND min. 47″/120 cm (or use 2 circular needles)
- Circular needles 4.5 mm – 24″/60 cm.
- PATTERN
