Orange Knitting Bag Pattern

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "AUNT LYDIA'S" HEAVY RUG YARN, Article 235
5 skeins Orange or color desired
1 pr. knitting needles No. 5
1 pr. plastic bag handles

Gauge: 7 sts = 2 inches

Cast on 53 sts and P 1 row. Work in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) for 8 rows.
10th Row—K and increase in every 3rd st 18 times (71 sts). P 1 row. Work in pattern as follows:
1st Row—Right Side: * K 5, P 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 5.
2nd Row—K 1, * P 3, K 3, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with P 3, K 1.
3rd Row—P 2, * K 1, P 5, repeat from * across row ending last repeat with K 1, P 2.
Repeat these 3 rows for pattern. Work even in pattern until work measures about 23 inches from the beginning ending with 3rd row of pattern on wrong side. K 1 row.
Next Row—P across decreasing 18 sts evenly spaced (53 sts). Work 9 rows in stockinette st, bind off.
Fold in half and with "AUNT LYDIA'S" Carpet and Button Thread, sew side seams to within 4½ inches from top.
Fold top edge over bar of handle and sew firmly.

This pattern was originally published in Handbags and Hats and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.