Each of these backpacks is worked from the bottom up, beginning with a stockinette rectangle for the bag bottom. Stitches are then picked up around the bottom and the body is knit in the round. The flap is knit as a continuation of the bag back. The pansy embellishments begin in the round and then each petal is worked separately. Skill level is Beginner to Intermediate.

Knit and felt the Girly Backpack Mini with 3 skeins Cascade 220 Yarn, Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn, in 8885 Dark Plum. You will need US 11 (8mm), 24" Circular Needles, US 11 (8mm) Double Point Needles, a Tapestry Needle, a sewing needle, two 1/2" (1.5cm) round eye bolt snaps, four 5/8" (1.5cm) D rings, Turn Lock 404 set (nickel), and a 10mm magnetic snap. Felted dimensions are approximately 6" (15cm) wide x 2.5" (6.25cm) deep x 7.5" (18.75cm) tall. Pansy embellishments are created with 1 skein each of 9463B Gold, 8886 Italian Plum, and 8888 Lavender. You will need US 7 (4.5mm) Double Point Needles, Split Ring Markers, a Tapestry Needle, a sewing needle, nylon beading thread in like color, and a small package of Bobbins (optional).

Knit and felt the Small Girly Backpack with 5 skeins Cascade 220 Yarn, Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn, in 8886 Italian Plum. You will need US 11 (8mm), 24" Circular Needles, US 11 (8mm) Double Point Needles, a Tapestry Needle, a sewing needle, two 1/2" (1.5cm) black round eye bolt snaps, four 5/8" (1.5cm) D rings (black), Turn Lock 405 set (black), and a 14mm magnetic snap. Felted dimensions are approximately 8" (20cm) wide x 3" (7.5cm) deep x 9" (22.5cm) tall. Pansy embellishments are created with 1 skein each of 9463B Gold, 9464 Blueberry, and 9444 Tangerine. You will need US 7 (4.5mm) Double Point Needles, Split Ring Markers, a Tapestry Needle, a sewing needle, nylon beading thread in like color, and a small package of Bobbins (optional).

Knit and felt the Medium Girly Backpack with 6 skeins Cascade 220 Yarn, Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn, in 9464 Blueberry. You will need US 11 (8mm), 24" Circular Needles, US 11 (8mm) Double Point Needles, a Tapestry Needle, a sewing needle, two 1/2" (1.5cm) gold round eye bolt snaps, four 5/8" (1.5cm) D rings (gold tone), Turn Lock 405 set (gold tone), and an 18mm magnetic snap. Felted dimensions are approximately 9" (22.5cm) wide x 4" (10cm) deep x 12" (30cm) tall. Pansy embellishments are created with 1 skein each of 9463B Gold, 7801 Rouge Red, and 7804 Shrimp. You will need US 7 (4.5mm) Double Point Needles, Split Ring Markers, a Tapestry Needle, a sewing needle, nylon beading thread in like color, and a small package of Bobbins (optional).

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