Painted Lady Boho Bag

Project Description: Dive into the art of knitting with the Painted Lady Boho Bag, an enchanting accessory featuring an organic, flowing stranded colorwork motif that truly steals the show. This eye-catching bag design utilizes just two strands of long-stripe yarn to create an intricate and captivating effect that is surprisingly simple to knit. Perfect for knitters of all levels, the Painted Lady Boho Bag combines functionality and style, making it an essential addition to your collection.

Designer Note: Get ready to embrace your knitting skills! This unique bag pattern begins with Judy's Magic cast-on, setting the groundwork for a stunning piece. The bag is skillfully worked back and forth on half of the stitches, allowing you to create a long, narrow rectangle that forms the bottom of the bag. After establishing the foundation, stitches are picked up around the rectangle, and the bag body is worked seamlessly in the round. At the top of the bag, you’ll find an innovative construction method where a third of the stitches at each end are expertly grafted together, while the center third is neatly bound off to craft the bag opening. To finish off this beautiful design, straps are created and joined using the Kitchener stitch, ensuring a professional and polished look. Additionally, you’ll find valuable designer notes that provide tips and techniques to maximize the color play throughout this project. Whether you're looking to showcase bold contrasts or subtle gradients, this guide will help unlock the full potential of your yarn choices. Create your own Painted Lady Boho Bag and express your personal style in a fun and creative way!