Pattern: Ozark Bag of Feathers & Fringe

MATERIALS:

1-2 Skeins Ozark Handspun yarn

2 Skeins Cascade 220 worsted weight yarn

1 Feather strip (approximately 30 inch length)

2 Bamboo handles

1 US Size 11 circular needles-24 inch long

1 US size G crochet hook

4 Stitch markers (3 of same color)

1 Sewing needle & thread

Abbreviations: CO=cast on; BO=bind off; K=knit; P=purl; PM=place marker; SM=slip marker; inc=increase; dec=decrease; sts=stitches; k2tog=knit 2 together; ssk=(decrease)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using US Size 11 circular needles and a single strand Cascade 220, CO 36 sts. Knit 28 rows (resulting in 14 garter stitch ridges.)

Sides: Row 1: You will already have 36 sts on needles. PM, pick up and k 14 sts along side of bag; PM, pick up and k 36 sts; PM, pick up and k 14 sts; place beginning of row marker of different color and k 36 sts. You will have 100 sts on needles..

Rows 2-40: Repeat row 1.

Row 41: K 36 sts, sm; K2 tog, k to two sts before marker, SSK, sm; k 36 sts, sm, K2 tog, k to two sts before marker, ssk, sm.

Row 42: K 36 sts, sm; k 12 sts, sm; K 36 sts, sm; k 12 st, sm.

Rows 43-45: Repeat row 42.

Row 46: K 36 sts, sm; K2 tog, K to two sts before marker, SSK, sm; K 36 sts, sm; K2 tog, k to two sts before marker, SSK, sm.

Row 47: K 36 sts, sm; k 10 sts, sm; k 36 sts, sm; k 10 sts, sm.

Row 48: K 36 sts, sm; K2 tog, k to two sts before marker, SSK, sm; k 36 sts, sm; K2 tog, k to two sts before marker, SSK, sm.

Rows 49 to 55: Purl 36 stitches, sm; p 8 sts, sm; p 36 sts, sm.

Bind off row: BO all stitches in knit-wise manner. Fasten off and bury ends.

Felting (Fulling) Instructions: Thoroughly wet your knitted bag and apply a little liquid soap. Place in a lingerie bag. Place in washer on low water level and hot water setting. Do not allow to go to next cycle. Check frequently to monitor felting process. When satisfied with results, remove from washer. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze out excess water. Block and allow to dry.

Finshing:Using the feather strip, cut about 5 pieces and place randomly 1-1/2 inches below the top edge of bag. Sew the strips in place using needle and thread. Cut 8 inch lengths of Ozark Handspun yarn. Using US Size G crochet hook, punch through bag just below the upper edge of bag, folding strip of yarn in half and pulling through in same fashion as you attach a fringe.

Attach handles to bag. You can also line the bag if desired but it really isn't needed.

Designed by Janice Rosema for Ozark Handspun, August 2007

Printing Instructions: To print click Ozark Bag of Feathers and Fringe.