The Felicita Bag by Atelier Emilie is a soft basket knitted seamlessly and in the round from the bottom up. Perfect for summer, it is made with a beautiful summer yarn that gives it a natural and light drape. Its alternating lace and stockinette stitch pattern gives it a delicate and modern style, while its handles can be customized in cables, i-cord, or double knitting according to your preference. Small in size, it knits up quickly: an ideal project to make for yourself or as a gift!
The kit contains:
- the yarn needed to knit the bag in Alfama by Rosários 4, knitted with two strands held together.
- the digital pattern in French and English.
Suggested size: one size, adjustable.
Approximate dimensions: 18 cm (7 inches) in diameter x 24 cm (9.5 inches) in height.
Handle length: 55 cm (21.5 inches) (adjustable).
Yarn quantity: 4 skeins of Alfama by Rosários 4 knitted with two strands held together.
Gauge: 20 stitches x 26 rows for 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch.
Recommended needles:
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles,
4 mm / US 6 circular needles.
The pattern also requires a cable needle (for cabled handles), a tapestry needle, and 1 stitch marker.
Construction: the bag is knitted in the round from the bottom up. The base starts with an increase circle, then the body is worked alternating a lace pattern and stockinette stitch. The handles are then knitted separately in cables, i-cord, or double knitting, then sewn to the bag.
Techniques used: stockinette stitch, M1R increases, k2tog decreases, double knitting.
Note: kits are subject to available stock in the shop; in case of restocking, a short delay is to be expected.
