Construction: Double stockinette stitch:

The TOUSDAY Bag is worked from the bottom up. The bottom is RS: *K1, SL1 as if to purl WYIF* repeat *_*
worked with double stockinette stitch. Stitches are then picked WS: *K1, SL1 as if to purl WYIF* repeat *_*
up around and knitted in the round by following the main chart.
The handles are knit in pattern and grafted with the kitchener
You will now pick up sts around the rectangle to start knitting
stitch. Lining is then sewed in by hand or machine.
your bag in the round.
Bag Measurements:

Bag Body
Start knitting the main chart to knit the main bag pattern. It is
color coded to avoid any confusion while knitting.

On round 37, make sure to leave live sts on scrap yarn while
Gauge: 20 sts X 24 rows (4 in x 4 in) 10 cm x 10 cm in cable binding off.
pattern
Handles
Needle sizes you need:
Follow the handle chart for each handle. Knit the left handle first
● 5mm (US 8) circular (16”/32”) -knitted with magic loop
and leave resting. Knit the corresponding right handle next and
leave on the needle. Put the left handle sts back onto the
Yarn: Medium weight (Aran, Worsted, Afghan)
needle to work the kitchener stitch.
1 skein of Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease in Fisherman
Do the same for the remaining handles.
85g | 197yd (180m)

To watch how the kitchener stitch works, watch this:

Additional materials needed:
Kitchener Stitch in Two Simple Steps
● Tapestry needle
(link is clickable in PDF form)
● Cable needle or DPN
Note: There are different ways to knit cables with and without
needles, so cable needles may be optional depending on your Once you have completed, make sure to weave in all ends and
preferred method. wet block.

For lining: (optional) Lining:

● Fabric To add structure and stability to your bag, you can add lining.
● Needle and thread (or sewing machine)
You will need to cut out the following:
ALL pieces have ¼” (0.6cm) of seam allowance that is not
Abbreviations:
St(s) = stitch(es) included in the measurements below (width x height)
CO = cast on ● BAG BODY- 2 pieces of 8.5” x 6”(21.5 cm x 15cm) fabric
BO = bind off ● SIDE PANELS- 2 pieces of 1.5 X 6” (4 cm x 15cm) fabric
SL: slip ● BOTTOM- 1 piece of 8.5” x 1.5” (21.5cm x 4 cm) fabric
RS = right side
Sew side panels with right sides facing together first, then sew the
WS = wrong side
bottom panel right sides together. Fold back the top part of the
WYIF: with yarn in front
BOR: beginning of round lining down 1” (2.5 cm) and iron. Insert the lining into the bag so
that the wrong side of the lining faces the wrong side of your
bag when inserting. Ease in the lining and pin. You can sew by
START HERE!
hand or machine knit the lining in place.
Bag Bottom:
CO 10 sts and work in double stockinette stitch for 50 rows and
♥ You have now completed the TOUSDAY bag! Please share
BO. It should be about 21cm ( 8.25”).
your work on IG with the tag #tousdaybag or on Ravelry ♥
 MAIN CHART
Knitted in the round
Repeat chart 2 times

SIDE PANEL
BAG BODY
 Handles (knitted flat)
Repeat chart for all 4 handles