The Field Bag Knitting Kit
A minimal and robust seamless bag, worked in linen stitch.
The finished bag measures 12”W x 4”D x 12”H.
Designed by Handa owner Hannah Haworth for the Shaker Museum store in 2021, this bag perfectly encapsulates Shaker design in all its elements. Inspired by Shaker baskets, the stitch pattern provides strength to the bag under a load. The handles are added seamlessly and echo the handles of iconic wooden carriers. Rustic linen yarn from Flax & Twine is unbleached, undyed and will hold up well with use.
Kit Includes
3x skeins of Flax & Twine Daytime Linen - DK / Light Worsted Weight - Stone
Pattern Booklet
Skill level
Experienced Beginner: pattern includes working in the round, picking up stitches and a slip stitch repeat
Gauge
20sts & 26 rows = 4”/10cm in linen stitch after blocking, using size US 6 / 4mm needles
Needles
Size US 6 / 4mm 24”circular needle
Additional Tools
1 stitch marker (scrap yarn in a contrast color, tied in a loop is always my go-to!), tapestry needle for sewing in ends.
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
• The bag is made from the base up: knitted back and forth for the base, then stitches are picked up from the parameter to be knit in the round up to the handles, which are made in 2 back and forth sections then finished in the round.
• The bag is wet blocked after completion.
A minimal and robust seamless bag, worked in linen stitch.
The finished bag measures 12”W x 4”D x 12”H.
Designed by Handa owner Hannah Haworth for the Shaker Museum store in 2021, this bag perfectly encapsulates Shaker design in all its elements. Inspired by Shaker baskets, the stitch pattern provides strength to the bag under a load. The handles are added seamlessly and echo the handles of iconic wooden carriers. Rustic linen yarn from Flax & Twine is unbleached, undyed and will hold up well with use.
Kit Includes
3x skeins of Flax & Twine Daytime Linen - DK / Light Worsted Weight - Stone
Pattern Booklet
Skill level
Experienced Beginner: pattern includes working in the round, picking up stitches and a slip stitch repeat
Gauge
20sts & 26 rows = 4”/10cm in linen stitch after blocking, using size US 6 / 4mm needles
Needles
Size US 6 / 4mm 24”circular needle
Additional Tools
1 stitch marker (scrap yarn in a contrast color, tied in a loop is always my go-to!), tapestry needle for sewing in ends.
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
• The bag is made from the base up: knitted back and forth for the base, then stitches are picked up from the parameter to be knit in the round up to the handles, which are made in 2 back and forth sections then finished in the round.
• The bag is wet blocked after completion.
A minimal and robust seamless bag, worked in linen stitch.
The finished bag measures 12”W x 4”D x 12”H.
Designed by Handa owner Hannah Haworth for the Shaker Museum store in 2021, this bag perfectly encapsulates Shaker design in all its elements. Inspired by Shaker baskets, the stitch pattern provides strength to the bag under a load. The handles are added seamlessly and echo the handles of iconic wooden carriers. Rustic linen yarn from Flax & Twine is unbleached, undyed and will hold up well with use.
Kit Includes
3x skeins of Flax & Twine Daytime Linen - DK / Light Worsted Weight - Stone
Pattern Booklet
Skill level
Experienced Beginner: pattern includes working in the round, picking up stitches and a slip stitch repeat
Gauge
20sts & 26 rows = 4”/10cm in linen stitch after blocking, using size US 6 / 4mm needles
Needles
Size US 6 / 4mm 24”circular needle
Additional Tools
1 stitch marker (scrap yarn in a contrast color, tied in a loop is always my go-to!), tapestry needle for sewing in ends.
CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
• The bag is made from the base up: knitted back and forth for the base, then stitches are picked up from the parameter to be knit in the round up to the handles, which are made in 2 back and forth sections then finished in the round.
• The bag is wet blocked after completion.