the scrappy minibag - knitting pattern

This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail. 

The scrappy minibag is a quick project that transforms leftover yarn into a one-of-a-kind accessory. It’s the perfect size for carrying your phone, your airpods case, a small wallet and sunglasses. Its double-knitted base gives structure, and the body is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. Perfect for stash-busting and creative experimentation. 

This pattern is suitable for beginners, with all techniques linked to video tutorials for easy reference. Links are also provided for adding a lining and installing a zipper if you want to take it a step further.

Dimensions
This is a one-size pattern
Width : 18 cm [7 in]
Length (not including handles) : 12 cm [4½ in]
Length (including handles) : 27 cm [10½ in]
Depth : 3 cm [1¼ in]

Needles
5.5 mm needles for the double-knitted base
7 mm circular needles for the rest of the bag

Gauge 
12 stitches x 19 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in stockinette using 7 mm needles

Yarn
This minibag is designed to use leftover yarns held together to create a chunky strand. You can mix and match colors and textures creatively, as long as your resulting fabric maintains the correct gauge. The goal is for the fabric to be dense and sturdy enough to give the bag structure while still being soft and flexible.

The scrappy minibag in the photo was knitted using :
one strand of Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn in the color 8082 
one strand of Perfect by Sandnes Garn in the color 2325
one strand of Finull by Rauma in the color 422
one strand of Sunday by Sandnes Garn in the color 4343

The finished bag weighs 100 g