[ksitter]

Hi KP family,

I have missed being here so much! As some of you know I have been working on moving to CA for a year now. We finally are headed that way with the move date of 8/21. Thank you everyone that has welcomed me to CA and invited me to all your knitting meet and greets. I can't wait! That being said I am so looking forward to going to the Farmer's Market out there. I am looking for a free pattern for a large farmers market knitted bag. If you know of any I greatly appreciate it.

CA here I come!

Take care,
Kathy

 

[tired n' cranky]

Check on allfreeknitting, I've seen at least one there.

 

[imere]

hi they have some free patterns for the bag on lion brand yarns

 

[ksitter]

Check on allfreeknitting, I've seen at least one there.

Thanks on my way

 

[ksitter]

hi they have some free patterns for the bag on lion brand yarns

Great, thanks. Let me check it out!

 

[Yarn Happy]

Ravelry is the best place for free patterns, just sign up for their free account.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#photo=yes&craft=knitting&view=captioned_thumbs&availability=free&sort=best&pc=market

 

[SwampCatNana]

CHeck out these! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&craft=knitting&query=knitted farmer%3Bs market bag

 

[ksitter]

Ravelry is the best place for free patterns, just sign up for their free account.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#photo=yes&craft=knitting&view=captioned_thumbs&availability=free&sort=best&pc=market

That is right they do have great patterns. Thank you for reminding me!

 

[ksitter]

CHeck out these! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&craft=knitting&query=knitted farmer%3Bs market bag

Thanks for the link!

 

[SwampCatNana]

Thanks for the link!

:thumbup:

 

[knitwitconnie]

http://newandhorrible.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/pattern-hexagonal-market-bag/

The website is "I Knit for Justice"

Here is a bag that I have made several times and works great for marketing and the beach.

 

[SwampCatNana]

What did you use for yarn on this bag, Connie?
It suggests Peaches and Cream but I have found it very stiff. Any suggestions on how to soften it? As it is I cannot stand to use it! Or sit, either! :wink:

 

[ksitter]

http://newandhorrible.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/pattern-hexagonal-market-bag/

The website is "I Knit for Justice"

Here is a bag that I have made several times and works great for marketing and the beach.

Thank you!! I love the look if these bags! I am printing the pattern as we speak. As the other member asked, what yarn did you use?

Take care,
Kathy

 

[ksitter]

What did you use for yarn on this bag, Connie?
It suggests Peaches and Cream but I have found it very stiff. Any suggestions on how to soften it? As it is I cannot stand to use it! Or sit, either! :wink:

I was going to use peaches and cream, but if there is another alternative durable but softer that would be great👍?

 

[SwampCatNana]

I was going to use peaches and cream, but if there is another alternative durable but softer that would be great👍?

Cascade has some nice cotton yarns.

 

[knitwitconnie]

The yarn I used to make the market bags was purchased from my LYS and it is called "Fantasy Naturale." It is by Plymouth Yarn and is 100% cotton mercerized. It's fun to work with, but not cheap. Sugar and cream also works, although I haven't tried it.

 

[SwampCatNana]

Just checked out the yarn you mention, Connie, Really nice colors, and it looks soft, unlike the Peaches 'n Cream.

 

[knitwitconnie]

Just checked out the yarn you mention, Connie, Really nice colors, and it looks soft, unlike the Peaches 'n Cream.

It is soft and has a sheen that I like. Also, it is mercerized and does not fade as quickly IMHO, so my dishcloths made with it look nice longer than other brands of cotton yarns.

 

[ksitter]

It is soft and has a sheen that I like. Also, it is mercerized and does not fade as quickly IMHO, so my dishcloths made with it look nice longer than other brands of cotton yarns.

Thank you for the information, I am going to try it!

Take care,
Kathy

 

[samazon]

Here's a few :-D
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-shetland-shopper
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mineco
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/BK4K-0702003.html?noImages=;r=1&r=1
http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/92/Issue92.php