Easy Knit Messenger Bag

This knit bag pattern is both handy and super simple to make!

If you're a practical gal who just needs something stylish to stuff her essentials in, this Easy Knit Messenger Bag is the perfect thing. This pattern will teach you how to knit a small bag with a foldover style that's low-maintenance and tiny enough to not fit too much unnecessary junk inside. This knit shoulder bag is great for holding your sunscreen and book during trips to the beach, but it also makes a tasteful bag for everyday wear. You'll find there's no need to line this bag because it's quite sturdy on its own.

NotesBag is worked in one long strip then folded to create 2 pockets and a purse flap. Handle is sewn on last.

Beginner

Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge16 sts x 20 rows = 4" (10.2cm) in St st. Save time, check your gauge.

Finished Size10" x 10" (25cm x 25cm) folded

Materials List

Willow Meadow (100% cotton; 50g/103yd)
- 731937-0033 Dark Cherry (3 balls): A
- 731937- 0031 Windstorm (1 ball): B
- 731937-0032 Pines (1 ball): C
- 731937-0027 Bark (1 ball): D
US size 7 (4.5mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Yarn needle

Instructions

Bag

Using A, CO 40 sts.
Rows 1-8: K.
Cut A at end of Row 8.
Row 9 (RS): With B, k.
Row 10: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Rows 11-16: Rep last 2 rows 3 more times.
Cut B at end of Row 16.
Rows 17-24: With C, rep Rows 9-10.
Cut C at end of Row 24.
Rows 25-32: With D, rep Rows 9-10.
Cut D at end of Row 32.
Rows 33-40: With A, rep Rows 9-10.
Cut A at end of Row 40.
Rows 41-48: With B, rep Rows 9-10.
Cut B at end of Row 48.
Rows 49-56: With C, rep Rows 9-10.
Cut C at end of Row 56.
Rows 57-64: With D, rep Rows 9-10.
Cut D at end of Row 64.
Rows 65-66: *With A, k 2 rows.
Row 67 (RS): K.
Row 68: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.

Cont to work with A, rep Rows 67-68, for another 10" (25cm).

Rep from * 3 more times except on last rep work for only 9" (22.9cm).
K 8 rows.
BO.

Assembly

Fold 5 sections of purse accordion style so that stripe section becomes the flap and BO edge is at the top front under the flap. See illustration. Sew through all 4 layers of each edge to make side seams, leaving flap free. Weave in all ends

Click to enlarge illustration.

Strap

Using A, CO 120 sts.
K 10 rows.
BO.
Sew ends to sides of bag.

Abbreviations

BO: Bind off

cm: centimeter

CO: Cast on

cont: continue

k: knit

p: purl

rep: repeat

RS: Right side

st/sts: stitch/stitches

St st: Stockinette stitch

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Nat

Apr 03, 2020

I don't understand the final part of this pattern, rep from 3 more times, can anyone help

Lisa

Oct 11, 2020

It says to repeat from the , 3 more times, except to do 9" instead of 10",on the last repeat, so in essence you are doing that section 4 times, with the except of 1" less on the last repeat. The picture on this website are not good, on the willow yarns website it shows this section as being a solid color panel in color A.

nerissablaquera 44 79208

Mar 31, 2020

Tried this craft? What did you think?

Lisa

Jul 12, 2019

I love the look of this bag, i have tons of cotton that I could use up to make them, I just don't understand the finishing instructions. If I sew through all four layers after folding, where does the depth of the bag come from, it will be solid? I guess I just don't see the purpose of the accordian fold. If anyone can see what I'm missing, would love your input on this project.