These bags are inspired by the fantastic cherry blossoms found in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Knit and felt. Skill level is intrepid beginner to intermediate.

You will need US 11 (8mm), 24" Circular Needles, US 5 (3.75mm) Straight Needles, US 7 (4.5mm) Double Point Needles, an F or G (4.5mm) Crochet Hook, a Tapestry Needle and Split Ring Stitch Markers.

Knit the Small Cherry Blossom Bag with 3 skeins of Cascade 220 Yarn (Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn) in Galaxy 4006 and 1 skein each of Fog Hatt 2442, Tutu 9477, Cotton Candy 9478 and Natural 8010 or 3 skeins of Aspen Heather 8011 and 1 skein each of Galaxy 4006, Tutu 9477, Cotton Candy 9478 and Natural 8010 or 3 skeins of 9407 Celery and 1 skein each of Galaxy 4006, Tutu 9477, Cotton Candy 9478 and Natural 8010, and 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz in Sunshine Yellow 7305 for stamens. You will also need a 10-12" (25-30cm) large-toothed zipper, two 6" (15cm) Bamboo Handles and 6 Bag Feet. Finished dimensions are 10" (25.5cm) wide at top and bottom across front/back x 13" (33cm) at widest point across front/back x 5" (12.75cm) wide at widest point at the ends x 5.5" (14cm) tall.

Knit the Large Cherry Blossom Bag with 4 skeins of Cascade 220 Yarn (Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn) in Bluebell 7816 and 1 skein each of Fog Hatt Grey 2442, Tutu Light Pink 9477, Cotton Candy Medium Pink 9478 and Natural 8010, and 1 ball of Crystal Palace Fizz in Sunshine Yellow 7305 for stamens. You will also need a 15" (37.5cm) large-toothed zipper, two 8" (20cm) Bamboo Handles and 6 Bag Feet. Finished dimensions are 13.5" (24.5cm) wide at top and bottom across front/back x 17.5" (44.5cm) at widest point across front/back x 5" (12.75cm) wide at widest point at the ends x 7" (18cm) tall.

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