Book Review – Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style

I am absolutely in love with the boho style and this book “Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style” looks like it was made for me. The book explores 46 new knitting patterns that celebrate bohemian style, which is something I absolutely adore.

The book is filled with a wide range of knitting projects, including knit cowls, scarves, shawls, hats, mittens, and sweaters. I love how the patterns range from easy garter stitch and stockinette to pretty lace patterns, chunky cables, simple colorwork and more, making it perfect for knitters of all skill levels. The patterns are perfect for knitted gifts and I can’t wait to make some for my loved ones.

I also appreciate that the knitting designs in Wanderlust are made with 100% superwash extrafine merino wool, which is perfect for active modern lifestyles. With quick accessories and garments for both men and women, including seven glorious sweaters, I know I will find something for everyone on my knitting list, and more importantly, for myself!

I am excited to start my journey with this book, Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style, and can’t wait to see what beautiful and unique projects I will create. I’m sure this book will be a great addition to my knitting library.

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There are certain things that just make sense to knit at this time of year, and market bags are one of them. We tend to use our canvas bags more often in the summer with trips to the farmer’s market and the library, but string bags and market bags are great to use all year.

I love the Three Oranges Bag by Hana Cho, which looks just like a knit version of a plastic shopping bag, but with three cute oranges stitched on. The bag uses intarsia to make the oranges, but you could use duplicate stitch or intarsia to add a different design if you like. It calls for fingering weight yarn and you can find the pattern on Ravelry.

Sharyn Anhalt’s Market Square bag (also on Ravelry) uses worsted weight yarn and a mosaic pattern to make a pretty bag you’ll want to use every time you go shopping. The bag comes in two sizes and is worked in two colors of the same yarn for a fun mixed up effect that’s almost like weaving.

Speaking of fun colors, the Market Bag from Hubbabubbie Art uses a multicolored cake yarn (specifically Lion Brand Mandala) to produce fun color changes without any extra work. This bag is worked from the bottom up with a crocheted bottom and knit mesh sides. It’s a free pattern on Ravelry.

The Pike Place Market Bag from Blue Bird Pine Shop looks like a massive bag to hold all your market goodies (that is a child holding it, but still). The bag calls for worsted weight cotton yarn and the mesh is worked on extra large needles to help it open up to hold everything you want held.

The Knit Farmer’s Market Bag form Design BCB is another good one, made mostly of mes with a little stockinette for extra stability. The base is also worked in stockinette so items you put in it will sit flat.

This mesh bag from Sheep and Stitch doesn’t have a base, and the body is worked flat before being joined in the round to make the top and handles. That makes it easy to make the bag just the size you want because you can stop knitting whenever you feel it’s big enough. The pattern includes a step-by-step video if you need extra assistance.

And the Eco Market String Bag from Mama in a Stitch has a solid knit base worked in a contrasting color from the mesh body. It’s an easy project that comes out a great size for your market needs without being too huge.

Do you have a favorite knit market bag pattern? I’d love to hear about it!

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