Knitting pattern for Diamond market bag

The Diamond Market Bag is knitted in the round from top to bottom – no seams, no stress, just smooth sailing (or should we say… smooth stitching?). While you're knitting your way down, you’ll cleverly create a built-in handle opening – no extra fuss at the end.

This bag features the beautiful Diamond stitch pattern which gives it both structure and style – a little fancy, but not fussy. Worked on 5 mm needles, this is one of those rare and glorious weekend projects you can actually finish during the weekend (yes, really!).

Perfect for farmers markets, beach trips, or just to make your everyday errands look way cuter – the Diamond Market Bag is your new practical bestie with a chic twist. Warning: may cause strangers to ask, “Did you make that yourself?”

Finished size:
Generously sized to fit your veggies, your beach book, and probably a croissant or two – approx. 43 cm wide and 46 cm long (16.75 x 18.25 in).

Yarns (two yarns held together):
1. Ruke, Semi-wool (50% wool, 30% PES, 20% PA; 100g = 235m), colour no.: 72
2. Filcolana, Saga (100% Wool; 50g = 300m), colour no.: 977

Yarn weight (Chunky/Craft/Rug):
1. Ruke, Semi-wool:
200 g ― 7 oz ― 2 balls ― 470 m ― 514 yds

2. Filcolana, Saga:
100 g ― 3.5 oz ― 2 balls ― 600 m ― 656 yds

Needles:
5mm (US8, UK6) 60cm (24in) circular needles

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) = 14.5 stitches x 23.5 rows in Diamond stitch pattern after washing

Notions:
1 closed stitch marker, tapestry needle

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