The Field Bag -knitting pattern

A minimal and robust seamless bag, worked in linen stitch.

The finished bag measures 12”W x 4”D x 12”H.

Knitting pattern created for the Shaker Museum store in 2021 by Hannah Haworth, this bag perfectly encapsulates Shaker design in all its elements. Inspired by Shaker baskets, the stitch pattern provides strength to the bag under a load. The handles are added seamlessly and echo the handles of iconic wooden carriers.

Available as a kit via Flax & Twine

Skill level

Experienced Beginner: pattern includes working in the round, picking up stitches and a slip stitch repeat

Gauge

20sts & 26 rows = 4”/10cm in linen stitch after blocking, using size US 6 / 4mm needles

Needles

Size US 6 / 4mm 24”circular needle

Yarn

Approximately 300 yards / 280m of dk or light worsted yarn. I used Flax & Twine’s ‘Daytime Linen’ in Stone.

Additional Tools

1 stitch marker (scrap yarn in a contrast color, tied in a loop is always my go-to!), tapestry needle for sewing in ends.

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

• The bag is made from the base up: knitted back and forth for the base, then stitches are picked up from the parameter to be knit in the round up to the handles, which are made in 2 back and forth sections then finished in the round.

• The bag is wet blocked after completion