#405 3 Diagonal Backpacks

This backpack, with its unconventional diagonal body and flap shape, is chic, sleek, and fun in three vibrant variations that can be made to wear over either the right or left shoulder.
The shape of this bag was inspired by a backpack worn by a young Australian man I saw walking the streets of Hong Kong. This felted version is meant to evoke the spunky urban landscape and mix of cultures in world cities.
For those who like to keep it simple, there is a plain contrast color flap. The concentric circles of intarsia on the flap of Eye of the Buffalo were originally inspired by a Jasper Johns painting that featured this brilliant combination of gold and turquoise. The bulls eye is finished with optional crimson lines of chain stitch embroidery. The graphic green O that dazzles against a fiery orange background is also knit in simple intarsia ideal for intrepid beginners.
The bag with its flap is knit in one piece. The curved strap, which fits the shape of the body beautifully, is knit separately and attached after felting.

Eye of the Water Buffalo: 6 hanks of Cascade 220 #8393 Navy & 1 hank of #7827 Goldrod

O for Orange: 3 hanks of #8914 Granny Smith & 2 hanks of #7825 Orange Sherbet

Just Green: 3 hanks each of #8393 Navy & #8914 Granny Smith

Needles: US#11/8mm circular needles, stitch holders and stitch markers.

Hardware: 4 rectangular metal slide buckles 2", 2 spring clips .5" and 2 D-Rings .5"

Rectangle Rings & Slides

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2" Heavy Metal Solid Brass Slide

2" Heavy Metal Nickle Slide

Snaps

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Spring Clip 1/2" Black (sold individually). Use with 1/2" d-ring for a flap closure.

D-Rings

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D-Ring 1/2" Nickel