Kalahari Cafe Bag

Inspired by the rich, earthy hues of the Kalahari sands, this delightful 'Cafe' bag pattern is an essential accessory for your afternoon outings or leisurely Sunday morning coffee dates with friends. Designed with footloose fun in mind, this stylish and practical bag features welted reinforcement around the top, a unique buttonhole, and a sturdy braided strap for added durability and flair. You can customize your bag with a button that reflects your personality—whether it’s a quirky ostrich shell or any other button that speaks to you.

Let your creativity blossom as you explore a vibrant palette of color options! Take a look at the accompanying photos for inspiration, showcasing just a few of the stunning color combinations you can create with this pattern.

The bag is knit in the round and then felted to achieve that perfect squishy texture and unique look. For this project, you will need worsted weight, feltable wool yarn, as well as size 10 1/2 circular and double-pointed needles to bring your bag to life.

Approximate final dimensions of the felted bag are 20 cm x 28 cm, with a 90 cm strap length. Keep in mind that these measurements may vary based on your individual knitting gauge and felting technique, giving you the opportunity to make this bag truly your own.

If you have any questions about this pattern or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me! I’m here to help you every step of the way.

Note: This knitting bag pattern will be available as a convenient PDF download, making it easy to access and print. Enjoy creating your very own unique 'Cafe' bag!