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Knit the Perfect String Bag for Summer

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mesh bag knitting patternI should have shared this one before Earth Day, but we should really be mindful of the planet all the time so it’s still appropriate.

Plastic bags are terrible for the environment, as we all know, and it’s just nicer and more fun to use a reusable bag when you do your shopping.

Bonus points for shopping at the farmers’ market.

Double bonus for carrying a handmade bag, like the Everlasting Bagstopper by Amy Singer.

This pattern was published in Knitty quite a long time ago (2007, to be precise) but it’s a great, easy to knit string bag perfect for holding produce or whatever else you need to carry with you.

It would probably also be great on the beach (knitting or using) if your summer plans take you that way. That stretchy mesh stitch will ensure it holds whatever needs holding.

[Photo: Amy Singer via Knitty.] Looking for more patterns? Check these market bag patterns out on Etsy.

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Cute Little Backpack Knitting Patterns

While no one would likely use a knit backpack for school, knitting a backpack is a fun way to show off your knitting skills and carry around your project or everyday essentials instead of using a purse. Check out these cute backpack knitting patterns and stitch one up for your next project. 

I couldn’t resist sharing this adorable bunny backpack (you can also make it without the ears) that is made on a circular knitting machine. This pattern is from Orange Olive Road and you can use a 46 or 48 needle machine for the bag but will also need a 22 needle machine if you opt for the bunny version. 

If you prefer knitting by hand, check out the bucket bag pattern from WoolFans Knitting. This one calls for super bulky yarn in two or three colors (you could make it all in one color, too, if you’d rather) and it looks like the base is knit flat and then the sides are worked in the round. 

You know I love a stashbuster, and that’s what you get with the Whidbey Bag from Wool and Pine Designs. This one calls for DK weight yarn for the body of the bag, which is actually worked in a single color from the top down. The colorful bits are woven in after the knitting is done, allowing you to use up all sorts of odd balls quickly. 

Adding hardware to a knit bag makes it look that much more interesting, and the combination of leather accents and a sari silk yarn makes Le Backpack from Vanrey Knits a lot of fun. This pattern is on Ravelry and uses a super bulky yarn and seed stitch for a ton of texture. 

Mama in a Stitch has a great free pattern for a little backpack with a flap closure. This one is worked in worsted weight cotton yarn with two strands held together for extra stability. It starts with a flat base with the body worked in the round and a knit flap and I-cord straps.