This one is a simple pattern in Stockinette Stitch with two tone Caron Simply Soft yarn …
Made for beginners to learn how to use two colors at once and for the more advance knitter will be a breeze to finish in no time.
It is done in a rectangle shape with light blue and black yarn to contrast the color. The strap has an added cotton string inside to prevent it from stretching. Then finished edge is an I-cord for a clean look.
Small Carry Bag
Materials:
1 or 2 oz worsted weight yarn (I used Caron Simply soft in black and light blue)
With Main color cast on 46 Sts and Stockinette Stitch for 5 inches
Next row (right side): k 40, add new color (I used light blue) and k 6 Sts
row 2: p7 CC, p39 MC (make sure to move yarn top or bottom not to leave a hole)
row 3: k38 in MC, k8 in contrast color
row 4: p9 CC, P37 MC
continue adding CC and dec MC until 20 rows has been finished
now dec CC and add MC to form the triangle.
Finish rim with an attached I-cord:
With Double Pointed needles cast on 3 sts
do not turn work around simply move the DP needle make the attached I cord
Pick up one stitch from where you want the attached I cord to start, now you have four sts on DP needle; k2, k 2 tog. Next row pick up another stitch and repeat the k2, k2 tog.
continue this pattern till the end of the rim, cast off the sts from DP and attach both ends to make a circle.
for more information check out http://www.purlbee.com/attached-i-cord-tutorial/ or see the video on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJAzaa5bqZQ
For strap make a regular I cord (4 sts) for as long as you want. I added a cotton string in the middle for strength and to prevent stretching.
HAPPY KNITTING!
ENJOY
