Naturally Insulated Use-Them-Again Bags!

This pattern contains instructions for a reusable alternative to paper or plastic grocery bags. The naturally insulating and sturdy quality of felt makes these bags ideal for carrying groceries, including frozen and refrigerated foods that need to be kept cool. Protect the earth in small ways that add up! The bags are knit in one piece, including handle tabs. Handle hardware is added before felting. There is no finishing once the bags come out of the washer! Felted dimensions are approximately 16" (40cm) tall x 7" (17.5cm) deep x 12" (30cm) wide. Skill level is Beginner to Intermediate.

Knit and felt Blue Marble & Clean River in Brown or Green with 7 skeins of Cascade 220 Yarn, Worsted Weight Feltable Yarn, in 4010 Straw and 1 skein of 8393 Navy (Brown Bag) or 7 skeins of 7814 Chartreuse and 1 skein of 9457 Cobalt Heather (Green Bag). Knit and felt the Recycle It! Arrow Bag in Brown or Green with 7 skeins of 4010 Straw and 1 skein of 8267 Forest Green (Brown Bag) or 7 skeins of 7814 Chartreuse and 1 skein of 9457 Cobalt Heather (Green Bag).

You will need US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles, a Tapestry Needle, Stitch Holders, Stitch Markers, and four 2" (5cm) rectangular metal slide buckles for each bag.

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