LANTA Bag

Introducing the stylish and versatile LANTA Bag, designed with an elegant lace pattern—your perfect companion for the sunny summer days! This airy and light bag is not only ideal as a beach bag but also makes for a chic shopping tote, elevating your casual outings with its attractive design.

The LANTA Bag is crafted using a unique bottom-up construction technique, featuring a beautiful lace pattern that will surely catch the eye. You will begin your project by casting on with the ‘Magic Cast On’ method, which sets the foundation for a seamless finish. The bag is then knitted in the round using the popular ‘Magic Loop method,’ transitioning from stockinette stitch to the intricate lace pattern, showcasing your knitting skills.

To create the durable handles, the piece is later divided into four sections and worked back and forth, incorporating strategic decreases for a polished look. The handles of the LANTA Bag utilize a double knitting technique, ensuring both strength and style. In the final steps, these handles are expertly grafted together, adding to the elegant finish of this stunning accessory.

YARN

For this project, you will need 200 g of ‘Bomull-Lin’ by Drops, a delightful blend of 53% Cotton and 47% Linen, with 85 m per 50 g ball. It is recommended to work with this yarn single stranded, choosing from colors like ‘Brown’ and ‘Sand’. Alternatively, you can opt for 200 g of ‘Hør Organic’ by Isager, a luxurious 100% Linen option offering a generous 178 m per 50 g, worked double stranded. This yarn comes in a sophisticated shade called ‘Camel’ (as featured in the cover photo).

NEEDLES

To create your LANTA Bag, you will need circular needles (80 cm / 32”) in size 4.0 mm (US 6 / UK 8) for the body of the bag. Additionally, double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size 4.0 mm are optional and can be used for the handles and for grafting the handles together, ensuring a seamless and professional finish.

This gorgeous LANTA Bag knitting pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters looking for a fun and rewarding project that blends functionality with style. Get ready to show off your craftsmanship at the beach or while shopping in town with this must-have summer accessory!