The Original Plarn Bag: Free Knitting Pattern
Original Plarn Bag: Free Knitting Pattern Large Plarn Bag Materials Pre-Cut Plarn: 5-6 skeins US Size 10 knitting needles *I try to use 40 grocery bags per one skein to equal approximately 220 yards. I cut this plarn rather thickly - an inch to an inch and a half wide, and hold it double. Gauge 10 sts and 20 rows = 4 in. (Garter) *Exact gauge is not essential. Measurements Front 14 x 14 in; bottom 9 x 14 in; back 14 x 14 in. (Knit consecutively, in a strip.) Sides 14 x 9 in. (Knit two.) * Alternately, pick up and knit side stitches. Knit to 9 inches. Bind off right side. (This way, you have one less side to stitch together at the end!) Knitting Instructions for Plarn Bag FRONT, BOTTOM, BACK CO 45 sts. K in garter to 14 inches long. Purl one row. K in garter to 9 inches. Purl one row. (Right side) Knit in garter to 14 in. BO. SIDES (Make 2) CO 45 sts. Knit in garter for 9 inches. BO. HANDLES (Make 2) CO 4 sts. Knit for 14 in. ...