Sonoran Desert Bucket Bag
Unleash your creativity with this beginner-friendly intarsia colorwork bag, featuring a vibrant geometric design that captures the essence of summer. Designed to be both functional and stylish, this spacious bag measures 16 inches tall with a 12-inch circular base, making it the perfect companion for all your exciting outings during the last days of summer.
Finished Size: 16" tall with a 12" circular base—ideal for carrying everything you need!
Materials: Yarn: You will need Cascade Yarns Avalon, a delightful blend of 50% Cotton and 50% Acrylic. For this project, gather the following skeins: 2 skeins of 01 White (MC), 1 skein of 25 Georgia Peach (CC1), 1 skein of 17 Enamel Blue (CC2), and 2 skeins of 06 Tannin (CC3) totaling 175 yards (160 meters) per 100 grams.
Needles: Use US size 6 (4 mm) circular needles in both 29” and 16” lengths, along with double-pointed needles (DPNs) for finishing touches.
Notions: Don’t forget essential tools such as stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, a tapestry needle, and eight 7/16” eyelets with an eyelet setter. For the drawstring closure, you will need approximately 3 yards of 3/8” rope or cording. Additionally, a 12” square piece of needlepoint mesh and matching thread for CC3 will complete your toolkit.
This engaging intarsia colorwork pattern is designed for knitters of all skill levels, providing a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you're heading to the beach or enjoying a picnic in the park, this colorful bag will not only hold your essentials but also showcase your knitting skills. Dive into this fun summer project today and create a bag that is sure to turn heads!
