This honeycomb trellis bag was inspired by Square H in Edie Eckman’s ‘Knit Your Cables Afghan‘ (Yarnspirations). It is a small bag measuring 15.5cm wide x 14 cm high, suitable for small knick knacks or a small lunch tote.
The body is a knitted rectangle folded in half and seamed. It features the beautiful Honeycomb Trellis stitch, a continuous pattern with a 6-stitch and 8-row cable repeat. The drawstrings are 3-stitch i-cords.
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Materials & Equipment
- 1 ball Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
- 1 pair 4mm / US 6 needles
- 1 pair 4mm double pointed needles
- Cable needle & tapestry needle
- Fabric for bag lining.
Gauge & Measurement
Gauge is 26 stitches and 26 rows = 10cm (4 inches) using the Honeycomb trellis pattern, unblocked.
The drawstring bag size: 15.5cm wide x 14 cm high.
The Honeycomb Trellis Stitch
The honeycomb trellis stitch creates an interlocking lattice resembling the geometric structure of a beehive. This is achieved through a combination of knit, purl, and cable techniques, producing raised diamond shapes that give fabric both depth and durability.
I like its balance and sturdiness. The 2 cable techniques are:
1/2 LPC (1 over 2 Left Purl Cross): Slip next stitch to cable needle and hold in front, p2, k1 from cable needle.
1/2 RPC (1 over 2 Right Purl Cross): Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, K1, p2 from cable needle.
Instructions
Cable cast on 50 stitches leaving a long tail for seaming.
Knit 7 rows of 1×1 ribbing.
Row 8: Knit one row (fold line).
- Set up Row 1 (Right side): K1, *k1, p4, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
- Set up Row 2 (Wrong side): P1, *p1, k4, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 1: K1, *1/2 LPC, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 2 and 4: K1, *k2, p2, k2, repeat from * to last stitch, k1
Row 3: P1, *p2, K2, p2, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Row 5: K1, *1/2 RPC2, 1/2 LPC, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 6 and 8: P1, *p1, K4, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1.
Row 7: K1, * k1, p4, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 to 8 nine more times.
Knit one row (fold line).
Knit 7 rows of 1×1 ribbing.
Bind off according to 1×1 ribbing. Leave a long tail for seaming.
Blocking helps making up easier but it is optional.
Making Up
Fold along the fold lines to create the drawstring hem casings. Sew neatly in place using the long tail.
Fold the knitted rectangle in half and sew the seams using the mattress stitch.
Weave in all the ends. Line the bag, optional.
Drawstrings
- Cast on 3 stitches onto one double-pointed needle.
- Instead of turning the needle to start a new row, slide the stitches to the other end of the needle.
- Your working yarn will now be at the left side of the row. Bring the yarn across the back of the stitches to the right side.
- Knit 2 stitches, knit into back loop the last stitch. Pull the first stitch slightly tight to close the gap and form the tube.
Repeat: Slide the stitches back to the other end of the needle and knit as step 4. Repeat the slide and knit until the i-cords reaches the desired length. They should be slightly longer than the width of the bag.
Bind Off: Cut your yarn and pull it through the remaining 3 stitches. Pull tight and weave in the ends.
Thread one drawstring through the entire casing using a bodkin or safety pin. Tie a knot to secure both ends. Do the same with the second drawstring.
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