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Lace Bag

I wanted to knit something somewhat mindless but with some pattern. After working on two sweaters that were almost all stocking net stitch, I was in need of some stimulation of the grey matter. (yes I’ve been watching some Hercule Poirot episodes ) by Agatha Christie , famous for her crime sleuthing knitting Miss Marple. Mindless knitting is nice but in moderation. Pattern is the Button and Lace bag by Amanda Jones from Simply Knitting May 2009. I wanted to use something from my stash, (due to the fact I’m in a stash busting mode) I found some lovely Araucania Nature Wool Color 43. (Kettle Dyed) Yarn: The pattern calls for 3 x 50 gm/101m balls Stylecraft Kon-Tiki Dk, I am making the bag slightly larger, and 100 gm is going to be plenty to complete it. Needles: size 9 circular Alteration: NONE I had some bamboo handles in my stash that I have been waiting to add to something. This would be the project! This is a fast and fun knit, a four row repeat that is easy to fol