Julie Bag - PetiteKnit Pattern
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$14.70
Original price
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$14.70
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$14.70
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Looking for a satisfying, texturally rich project? The Julie Bag - PetiteKnit is a gorgeous, tactile market bag featuring a beautiful combination of structural garter stitch and raised vertical knit lines. Robust enough to handle daily grocery runs, a trip to the beach, or carrying your laptop, this clever design completely eliminates the need for fabric lining while offering a high-end, classic boutique look.
Please note: This is a printed knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, and extra notions must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: 3 out of 5 (Intermediate)
- Size Range: S (M) L
- Construction: This bag is cleverly worked from the bottom up. You begin by casting on and shaping the solid base on double-pointed needles before transitioning onto a circular needle for the main body. The garter stitch texture is achieved using a smart turn technique at the end of each round, meaning the entire body is worked using only knit stitches—no purling required! At the top rim, the raised vertical columns extend seamlessly up into integrated, sturdy i-cord handles.
Sizing & Finished Measurements
This pattern includes details for three distinct sizes, allowing you to create anything from a compact daily purse to a wonderfully spacious shopping tote.
| Size | Finished Circumference | Approximate Height |
|---|---|---|
| S | 58 cm | 30 cm |
| M | 68 cm | 33 cm |
| L | 90 cm | 38 cm |
Height is measured from the base of the bag up to the top rim, excluding the handles.
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 15 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in garter stitch on 4 mm needles after washing and blocking.
- Suggested Needles: 4 mm circular needles (length: 60 cm) and a set of 4 mm double-pointed needles.
Yarn Requirements
To guarantee that the bag maintains its rigid shape and beautiful stitch definition without drooping, it is designed for a dense, highly structural Aran-weight yarn base.
| Size | Total Material Weight Required |
|---|---|
| S | Approximately 145 g |
| M | Approximately 185 g |
| L | Approximately 255 g |
Note: Gram requirements are based on standard robust cotton, linen, or blend yarns running roughly 240 meters per 200 grams. Always purchase complete yarn balls based on your choice’s specific meterage, adding extra to account for your personal gauge swatch.
Crucial Swatching Tip
Do not skip making a gauge swatch in garter stitch, and make sure to wash and block it before casting on your project. Because a bag carries actual weight, matching the target 15-stitch gauge is absolutely essential. Swatching post-wash ensures your stitches settle tightly enough to create a dense, secure fabric that won't sag out of proportion or stretch excessively when filled with your daily essentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there any purling required to make the garter stitch texture?
No! The pattern uses a clever, simple turning method at the end of each round on your circular needle. This means you get all the structural beauty of garter stitch while exclusively working straightforward knit stitches. It makes the project incredibly rhythmic and relaxing to work through. -
Are the handles knitted separately and sewn on later?
Not at all. The handles are fully integrated into the architecture of the bag. The raised slip-stitch columns on the body seamlessly taper directly up into four robust i-cord handles, which are joined together to form two comfortable shoulder straps. This provides maximum carrying strength and a completely seamless finish. -
Is there any sewing or seaming involved at the end?
None. By casting on at the very bottom base and knitting upwards completely in the round, the bag is formed in one single, continuous piece. Once you bind off the handle loops, your only finishing work is weaving in your yarn tails.