Knitted bag “Gunvor”
Knit a round bag "Gunvor"
Can you knit with EKO Nano? Absolutely! This beautiful round bag is knitted in EKO Nano. The bag is one size and pairs beautifully with many different outfits. You will use the magic loop technique when knitting this bag. It’s a smooth and efficient method, though it can feel a bit challenging for beginners. If magic loop feels difficult, you can absolutely knit the bag using double-pointed needles instead. We have tutorial videos that guide you through the different techniques used in this pattern. You will need: 5 mm circular needles, EKO Nano (we used the color “Burgundy”). The finished bag measures approximately: 18 cm (7 in) in diameter and 6 cm (2.4 in) deep.
Yarn Consumption: approx. 160 g
Please note that in this instruction, we use videos from our technique school together with images.
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Here's how to do it
This bag is knitted in the round in one piece. Afterwards, I-cord ties are made and sewn on with small cords along the entire outer edge — a simple and fun project! /Anna Hidesjö
Info
Use 5 mm circular needles, 60 or 80 cm (24 or 32 in).
Cast on 8 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method. You should now have 8 stitches on your needle.
If you are unsure how to do this, watch the video below: “Long Tail Cast On.”
You can now begin working your magic loop. Divide the stitches so that you have 4 stitches on each needle. If magic loop feels too difficult, you can use double-pointed needles instead and divide the stitches evenly, with 2 stitches on each needle. If you are unsure how to work the magic loop technique, watch the video below: “Magic Loop Technique.”
Round 1: Knit all stitches.
If you are unsure how to knit, watch the video below.
Increase Round 2: Increase by making a yarn over, then knit the next stitch. Repeat 8 times. After this round, you will have 8 increases added (16 stitches total).
You will increase 8 stitches on every increase round.
If you are unsure how to work a yarn over increase, watch the video below.
Round 3: Knit the yarn overs through the back loop instead of the front loop.
By knitting the yarn overs through the back loop, you close the holes that would otherwise form from the yarn over.
From here on, alternate between:
- one increase round
- one round where you knit the yarn overs through the back loop
This prevents holes from forming after the yarn over increases.
Increase Round 4: Make a yarn over, knit 2 stitches. Repeat to the end of the round.
Round 5: Knit the yarn overs through the back loop, and knit the regular stitches normally.
Repeat Rounds 4 and 5, but add 1 more knit stitch between each yarn over on every increase round.
That means:
- On the next increase round: make 1 yarn over, knit 3 stitches.
- On the following increase round: make 1 yarn over, knit 4 stitches.
Continue in this way, increasing the number of knit stitches between each yarn over by one stitch on every increase round.
As your work grows, the cable may become too short to use the magic loop comfortably. If that happens, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round and knit in the round as usual.
Continue alternating these two rounds until you have 8 stitches between each yarn over and a total of 72 stitches on the needles.
Knit 1 round of purl stitches. If you are unsure how to purl, watch the video below (“Purl Stitches”).
Knit 4 rounds of knit stitches.
Bind off 14 stitches, then continue knitting in the round. When you reach the beginning of the round again, cast on 14 new stitches using the loop cast-on method.
If you are unsure how to bind off or do the loop cast-on, watch the videos below.
Knit 5 rounds of knit stitches.
Knit 1 round of purl stitches.
Knit 1 round of knit stitches.
Now you will begin decreasing to shape the next side of the bag.
First decrease round: Knit 7 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together. Repeat this sequence around the entire round until you have decreased a total of 8 times.
Knit the next round in knit stitches.
Second decrease round: Knit 6 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together. Repeat this sequence around the entire round until you have decreased a total of 8 times.
Always knit 1 round of knit stitches after each decrease round.
Third decrease round: Repeat the decrease pattern, but with 1 fewer stitch before each decrease. That is, knit 5 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together.
Continue alternating decrease rounds and 1 round of knit stitches, reducing the number of stitches before each decrease by one each time, until your decrease round is: knit 1 stitch, then knit 2 stitches together.
Next, knit 1 round of knit stitches.
Then, knit 2 stitches together 8 times around. You should now have 8 stitches remaining on the needles.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through all remaining stitches and remove the needles. Pull tight to close the hole, and secure the yarn.
I-cord:
Using 5 mm circular needles, cast on 4 stitches. Move all stitches to the other end of the needle and knit all 4 stitches.
Repeat this process until you have an I-cord measuring 150 cm. Bind off the 4 stitches.
If you are unsure how to knit an I-cord, watch the video below (“I-cord”).
Note: The video uses 3 stitches, but this pattern uses 4 stitches.
Finishing:
Sew closed the hole created by the cast-on. Secure all yarn ends.
Sew small channels along the outside of the bag through which you can thread the I-cord, then sew the ends of your I-cord together.
Your bag is complete! :)
Knitting Pattern (Abbreviations)
Abbreviations:
- st – stitch
- k – knit
- p – purl
- rnd – round
- yo – yarn over
- tbl – through back loop
- beg – beginning of round
Pattern:
Using 5 mm circular needles, 60 or 80 cm, cast on 8 stitches. Work in the round.
Round 1: Knit all stitches.
Round 2: yo, k1 8 times. (8 sts increased)
Round 3: Knit yarn overs through the back loop, knit the knit stitches normally.
This closes the holes created by the yarn overs.
Alternate: 1 increase round, 1 round knitting yarn overs through back loop.
Round 4: yo, k2 8 times.
Round 5: Knit yarn overs through back loop; add 1 more knit stitch between each yarn over for each increase round.
- Next increase round: yo, k3
- Following increase round: yo, k4
Continue alternating until there are 8 stitches between yarn overs and 72 stitches total.
Next:
- Knit 1 round purl
- Knit 4 rounds knit
Bind off 14 sts, continue knitting in the round to the beginning.
Cast on 14 sts using the loop cast-on.
Knit 5 rounds knit, 1 round purl, 1 round knit.
Decreases (shaping next side of bag)
Decrease Round 1: k7, k2tog around. (8 decreases)
Next round: Knit all stitches
Decrease Round 2: k6, k2tog around. Repeat with 1 round knit in between each decrease round.
Continue decreasing, reducing the number of knit stitches before k2tog by 1 each decrease round (k5, k2tog; k4, k2tog; …) until the decrease round is k1, k2tog.
Knit 1 round. Next round: k2tog 8 times. (8 stitches remain)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through remaining stitches, pull to close hole, secure yarn.
I-cord
Using 5 mm circular needles, cast on 4 sts. Slide stitches to other end of needle, knit all 4 stitches. Repeat until cord measures 150 cm. Bind off.
Finishing:
Sew closed cast-on hole. Secure all ends.
Sew small channels along outside of bag to thread I-cord through. Join ends of I-cord.
Techniques Explained:
- Yarn Over (yo): Wrap yarn over right needle to create extra stitch.
- Through Back Loop (tbl): Knit stitch by inserting needle from back loop to close yarn over hole.
You are done!
Info
Use 5 mm circular needles, 60 or 80 cm (24 or 32 in).
Cast on 8 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method. You should now have 8 stitches on your needle.
If you are unsure how to do this, watch the video below: “Long Tail Cast On.”
You can now begin working your magic loop. Divide the stitches so that you have 4 stitches on each needle. If magic loop feels too difficult, you can use double-pointed needles instead and divide the stitches evenly, with 2 stitches on each needle. If you are unsure how to work the magic loop technique, watch the video below: “Magic Loop Technique.”
Round 1: Knit all stitches.
If you are unsure how to knit, watch the video below.
Increase Round 2: Increase by making a yarn over, then knit the next stitch. Repeat 8 times. After this round, you will have 8 increases added (16 stitches total).
You will increase 8 stitches on every increase round.
If you are unsure how to work a yarn over increase, watch the video below.
Round 3: Knit the yarn overs through the back loop instead of the front loop.
By knitting the yarn overs through the back loop, you close the holes that would otherwise form from the yarn over.
From here on, alternate between:
- one increase round
- one round where you knit the yarn overs through the back loop
This prevents holes from forming after the yarn over increases.
Increase Round 4: Make a yarn over, knit 2 stitches. Repeat to the end of the round.
Round 5: Knit the yarn overs through the back loop, and knit the regular stitches normally.
Repeat Rounds 4 and 5, but add 1 more knit stitch between each yarn over on every increase round.
That means:
- On the next increase round: make 1 yarn over, knit 3 stitches.
- On the following increase round: make 1 yarn over, knit 4 stitches.
Continue in this way, increasing the number of knit stitches between each yarn over by one stitch on every increase round.
As your work grows, the cable may become too short to use the magic loop comfortably. If that happens, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round and knit in the round as usual.
Continue alternating these two rounds until you have 8 stitches between each yarn over and a total of 72 stitches on the needles.
Knit 1 round of purl stitches. If you are unsure how to purl, watch the video below (“Purl Stitches”).
Knit 4 rounds of knit stitches.
Bind off 14 stitches, then continue knitting in the round. When you reach the beginning of the round again, cast on 14 new stitches using the loop cast-on method.
If you are unsure how to bind off or do the loop cast-on, watch the videos below.
Knit 5 rounds of knit stitches.
Knit 1 round of purl stitches.
Knit 1 round of knit stitches.
Now you will begin decreasing to shape the next side of the bag.
First decrease round: Knit 7 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together. Repeat this sequence around the entire round until you have decreased a total of 8 times.
Knit the next round in knit stitches.
Second decrease round: Knit 6 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together. Repeat this sequence around the entire round until you have decreased a total of 8 times.
Always knit 1 round of knit stitches after each decrease round.
Third decrease round: Repeat the decrease pattern, but with 1 fewer stitch before each decrease. That is, knit 5 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together.
Continue alternating decrease rounds and 1 round of knit stitches, reducing the number of stitches before each decrease by one each time, until your decrease round is: knit 1 stitch, then knit 2 stitches together.
Next, knit 1 round of knit stitches.
Then, knit 2 stitches together 8 times around. You should now have 8 stitches remaining on the needles.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through all remaining stitches and remove the needles. Pull tight to close the hole, and secure the yarn.
I-cord:
Using 5 mm circular needles, cast on 4 stitches. Move all stitches to the other end of the needle and knit all 4 stitches.
Repeat this process until you have an I-cord measuring 150 cm. Bind off the 4 stitches.
If you are unsure how to knit an I-cord, watch the video below (“I-cord”).
Note: The video uses 3 stitches, but this pattern uses 4 stitches.
Finishing:
Sew closed the hole created by the cast-on. Secure all yarn ends.
Sew small channels along the outside of the bag through which you can thread the I-cord, then sew the ends of your I-cord together.
Your bag is complete! :)
Knitting Pattern (Abbreviations)
Abbreviations:
- st – stitch
- k – knit
- p – purl
- rnd – round
- yo – yarn over
- tbl – through back loop
- beg – beginning of round
Pattern:
Using 5 mm circular needles, 60 or 80 cm, cast on 8 stitches. Work in the round.
Round 1: Knit all stitches.
Round 2: yo, k1 8 times. (8 sts increased)
Round 3: Knit yarn overs through the back loop, knit the knit stitches normally.
This closes the holes created by the yarn overs.
Alternate: 1 increase round, 1 round knitting yarn overs through back loop.
Round 4: yo, k2 8 times.
Round 5: Knit yarn overs through back loop; add 1 more knit stitch between each yarn over for each increase round.
- Next increase round: yo, k3
- Following increase round: yo, k4
Continue alternating until there are 8 stitches between yarn overs and 72 stitches total.
Next:
- Knit 1 round purl
- Knit 4 rounds knit
Bind off 14 sts, continue knitting in the round to the beginning.
Cast on 14 sts using the loop cast-on.
Knit 5 rounds knit, 1 round purl, 1 round knit.
Decreases (shaping next side of bag)
Decrease Round 1: k7, k2tog around. (8 decreases)
Next round: Knit all stitches
Decrease Round 2: k6, k2tog around. Repeat with 1 round knit in between each decrease round.
Continue decreasing, reducing the number of knit stitches before k2tog by 1 each decrease round (k5, k2tog; k4, k2tog; …) until the decrease round is k1, k2tog.
Knit 1 round. Next round: k2tog 8 times. (8 stitches remain)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread through remaining stitches, pull to close hole, secure yarn.
I-cord
Using 5 mm circular needles, cast on 4 sts. Slide stitches to other end of needle, knit all 4 stitches. Repeat until cord measures 150 cm. Bind off.
Finishing:
Sew closed cast-on hole. Secure all ends.
Sew small channels along outside of bag to thread I-cord through. Join ends of I-cord.
Techniques Explained:
- Yarn Over (yo): Wrap yarn over right needle to create extra stitch.
- Through Back Loop (tbl): Knit stitch by inserting needle from back loop to close yarn over hole.
You are done!
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