Knitted Envelope Lavender Bag

The Knitted Envelope Lavender Bag is a beautifully handcrafted accessory designed to store and carry lavender flowers or sachets. Made from soft and cozy materials, this bag not only keeps your lavender secure but also adds a touch of warmth and comfort to your surroundings. Perfect for gifting or personal use, it can be utilized as a home decor item or a small, portable scent diffuser.

Requirements:

1 pair 4 mm NeedlesA small ball of double knitting yarn. (This is a perfect project of using up oddments)

Abbreviations:

P2Tog Purl the next two stitches on the needle together as a single stitch

K Knit the number after it designated how many stitches

S1 Slip the next stitch onto the needle with out knitting it

PSSO Pass slip stitch over the stitch you have just knitted (Reduces number of stitches on needle by 1)

Pattern:

To make Lavender Bag:
Using 4mm needles cast on 14 stitches.
Work 10cm in stocking stitch.
Shape top:
Row 1: Knit to end, decreasing 1 stitch at either end of row (12 sts).
Row 2: Purl to end
Row 3: Knit to end, decreasing 1 stitch at either end of row (10 sts).
Row 4: Purl to end
Row 5: Knit to end, decreasing 1 stitch at either end of row (8 sts).
Row 6: Purl to end
Row 7: Knit to end, decreasing 1 stitch at either end of row (6 sts).
Row 8: Purl to end
Row 9: Knit to end, decreasing 1 stitch at either end of row (4 sts).
Row 10: Purl to end
Row 11: Knit to end, decreasing 1 stitch at either end of row (2 sts).
Row 12: Purl to end
Row 13: K2tog. Tie off and secure.

To make up:

Sew up side seams. Add Lavender and sew top securely shut. If your knitting is very loose or the lavender seeds particularly small it is worth considering sewing the seeds in a muslin pouch or tying then into an old clean pop sock to prevent seeds from escaping from the bag.
Tie a small bow and secure to the front of the bag.