The Irish Ewe

Mini Felted Bag
Originally uploaded by tihea.

As always, this pattern is free. We ask only that you visit MerrillsFund.com to read about how trained Service Dogs can help children with Autism.

Measures 7.5 inches across (average) by 6.5 inches tall, just right for you wallet, cell, and camera!
150 or so yards of worsted weight yarn
Size 10.5 US, 16" circular needles

Cast on 80 stitches. place a marker, join into a circle, and knit every rounds for 1.5 inches

Make handles -
Bind off round - K 10, cast off 20, K 20, CO 20, K 10.
Cast on round - K 10, cast on 20 sts, K 20, CO 20, K to end

Knit until bag measures about 8-10 long.

Place markers -
K 6, place marker, K 28, PM, K 12, PM, K 28, PM, K 6

Row 1 - *Knit to 2 stitches before marker, k2tog, slip marker, k2tog* repeat around.
Row 2 and following even rounds - Knit around
Row 3 and following odd rounds - decrease before and after markers, until the short sides of bag have 4 stitches each.

Bind off all stitches, sew up and felt.