Project by Ann Krier.
Knit a sparkling snowball bag, perfect for holiday parties or to add a touch of fun to any winter outfit!
Materials:
3 rolls (9-10 yards ea.) white 1/4" satin Offray ribbon
3 rolls (9-10 yards ea.) 1/2" organza Offray ribbon
1 roll (22 yards) Opaque Sequins by European Imports
6" x 12" and 4" square white fabric (cotton or satin) scrap
white thread
size 11 knitting needles
sewing machine
Finished size is roughly 5-1/2" x 4"
Gauge: 3 stitches per inch; 3 rows per inch
Note: Knit loosely for best effect.
Steps:
1. To knit: Cast on 18 stitches with satin ribbon.
2. Knit first row.
3. Turn work over and garter stitch second row.
4. Change "yarn" to sequins; knit one row and garter stitch one row.
5. Change "yarn" to organza ribbon and knit one row; garter stitch one row.
6. Alternate knit and garter stitch each row, and yarns until the piece is 11-1/2 inches long.
7. Bind off.
Note: If one ribbon type runs out while you are working with it, simply tie-on a new roll and continue to work.
8. When the piece is finished, place knit side (right side) down on white fabric. Pin on long edge.
9. Place under foot of sewing machine, with garter stitch (wrong side) side up so that ribbon does not catch in the bobbin below. Sew along the long edge, approximately 1/4 inch, making certain to catch the ends of all ribbons in the seam.
10. Fold the piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, so that it meets with knit touching knit and fabric touching fabric. This will create the side seam.
11. Stitch 1/4 inch along the edge of this side seam once again, ensuring that all ribbons are caught on the edges.
12. Turn lining to outside over knitted portion. Seams are now sandwiched in the middle.
13. Using the 4" x 4" fabric square, pin the open bottom of the bag through both the knitted portion and the lining to all four sides evenly. Make certain to space all edges so that they pick up the ribbons on the inside. Pin and sew with 1/2-inch seam allowance.
14. Turn right side out. You may need to clip the corners of the fabric square slightly to ease the tension.
15. To create draw-string closure: Cut two 20-inch pieces of organza ribbon. Beginning at the side seam, thread one ribbon over three rows of knitting and under three rows of knitting. Continue to seam.
16. Tie ends of ribbon in a knot.
17. Beginning on the side directly opposite the seam, repeat with second length of ribbon. Go through the same over and under pattern. Tie ends off.
18. Draw ribbons tightly to close.
Alternative: You may elect to create a knitted bottom for the bag. Simply cast on 12 stitches and knit all in one type of ribbon until the piece is 3-1/2 inches square. Using a blanket stitch, sew the side seam of the bag and then the bottom of the bag using a large darning needle and the skinny satin ribbon. Tie off with organza ribbon as above.
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