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The Sully Market Bag

The Sully Market Bag

Needles- Size 11 Circular

Size 9 Circular

Yarn- Lily Sugar and Cream

2 skeins about 190 yards

THE BODY:

Use size 11 needles

Cast on 90 stitches using the longtail cast on

Be care not to twist stitches and join in the round.

Work in pattern for 11 inches

Pattern:

Round 1: Knit across

Round 2: *YO K2TOG*, repeat from * to * across

Round 3: Knit Across

Round 4: *YO K2TOG*, repeat from * to * across

THE BOTTOM OF BODY:

Round 1: Knit across

Round 2: *Work 8 stitches, K2tog*, repeat from *to * across

Round 3: Knit across

Round 4: *Work 7 Stitches, K2tog*, repeat from * to * across

Round 5: *Work 6 stitches, K2tog*, repeat from * to * across

Round 6: *Work 5 stitches, K2tog*, repeat from * to * across

Round 7: *Work 4 stitches, K2tog*, repeat from * to * across

Round 8: *Work 3 stitches, K2tog*, repeat from * to * across

Round 9: *Work 2 stitches, K2tog*, repeat from * to * across

Round 10: *Work 1 stitch, K2tog*, repeat from * to * across

Round 11: K2tog across

Cut yarn. Thread it through all stitches and pull up tight. Weave in all ends.

TOP OF BODY:

Change to size 9 needles

Pick up and knit 90 stitches around top of bag from cast on edge.

Knit across round (stockinette stitch) for 1.5 inches.

Knit 1x1 rib for next 1/2 inch.

Bind off in rib.

HANDLES:

Make 2:

Use size 9 needles

Cast on 10 stitches using the longtail cast on.

Knit in the following pattern for 14 inches:

Row 1 K2, Purl 6, K2

Row 2 Knit Across

Sew handles onto bag: (see picture for placement)

Weave in all ends!

Enjoy!