Inspired by rich Russian and Chinese florals, this bag is worked in the traditional stranding techniques of Europe. But there’s a twist-short rows, intarsia and duplicate stitch help to make this bag truly unique. This satchel is created in three pieces and sewn together. The strap is knit first, with a section of short rows to widen the bag’s base. The front and back are knit as one piece and then cut apart to be attached separately to the strap; the front flap is knitted on last. The strap and front/back are both knitted in stranded colorwork, while the front flap is intarsia. An i-cord border finishes off the piece. For stability, this bag should be reinforced and lined. Finished size is 16" w x 9" h x 5" d with a 25" long strap. Kit uses a US 1 (2.5 mm) 32"-60" circular needle. See Palette Sampler yarn colors for each kit. If you purchase all four kits, you will have the complete Palette yarn line.

Tina and Kerin talk about different ways to line bags in podcast episode 114.