#116 Spring Basket Evening Bags

If you loved the shape of the Harlequin bag, you will love this bag as well. The largest bag is slightly tapered toward the bottom, giving it a basket-like quality, and the smallest bags are like small, round boxes. Each bag has a lid that is covered with flowers, producing a very girly profile. The custom Noni handle (hardware included so you can just clip them to the top of your bag and go right out the door!) adds a touch of whimsy to the formality of the bag, making this a perfect choice for all of your evening outings.

Pattern Difficulty Level: Intermediate. Requires knowledge of knitting in the round, knitting on circular and double-pointed needles, and short rows. Finishing is somewhat rigorous, requiring the use of a stiffener to give the bag shape and a zipper closure.

Pattern includes instructions for flowers shown.

The Bag is constructed by using 2 strands of yarn.

Materials for Large Covered Basket: Colorway 1 uses 2 hanks of Cascade 220 #8555 (black), 2 hanks of #9478 (cotton Candy) and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7304 (hot pink). Colorway 2 uses 2 hanks of #8010 (natural), 2 hanks of #8834 (medium rose) and 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz 9225 (strawberry soda).

Materials for Small Covered Basket: Colorway 1 uses 2 hanks of Cascade 220 #2426 (cherry), 1 hank of #8895 (christmas red), 1 hank of #9404 ruby red and 1 ball Crystal Palace Fizz 7308 (candy apple) or #7325 (hibiscus red). Colorway 2 uses 2 hanks of #8010 (natural), 2 hanks of #7827 (goldenrod), 1 hank of #4147B (lemon yellow), 1 hank of #7828 (neon yellow) and 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz 7305 (sunshine yellow).

US#11 (8mm) 24" circular needles, double point needles and a tapestry needle. US#7 (4.5mm) straight needles for tea roses. US#5 straight needles for buttercups. Sewing needle and nylon thread.