Knitted Santa Gift Bag
The knitted Santa gift bag is an adorable and festive way to present your gifts this holiday season. With its charming design and cozy texture, it adds a special touch to any present. The intricate details on the bag, like the fluffy white trim and Santa's iconic red suit, make it a delightful keepsake that can be used year after year. Not only does it make gift-giving extra special, but it also helps reduce waste by being a reusable and eco-friendly option. It's a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer while being conscious of the environment. Get ready to see the faces light up with joy as they receive their gifts in this delightful knitted Santa gift bag!
Skill Level:Easy
Supplies:
Yarn: Caron One Pound: Scarlet (20 yards)
Yarn: Red Heart With Love Metallic: White (20 yards)
Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yarn Weight: #4 Worsted
Needles: US 10 / 6 mm
Yarn Needle
Abbreviations:In US Terminology
RS – right side
st(s) – stitch(es)
Stitches Used:
Knit
Purl
Whip Stitch
Gauge: 4 rows x 4 sts = 1 inch
Measurement: 5” high x 5 “ wide
Notes:
- Worked in Rows only.
- Made in one piece and seamed.
INSTRUCTIONS
With Color (A) Red
Cast on 40 sts
Row 1: Knit in each st across (40 sts).
Row 2: *Knit 4 sts, Purl 4 sts*, repeat *-* across. (40 sts).
Rows 3-11: Repeat Row 2.
End off Color (A), leave long tail for seaming.
Change to Color (B) White
Rows 12-20: Repeat Row 2.
Row 21: Bind off in Knit st across.
End off yarn, leave a long tail for seaming.
Seaming:
Color (A) Red
Thread yarn needle. With RS facing, whip stitch the red edges together, continue to bottom, and whip stitch bottom together. Weave in end.
Color (B) White
Thread yarn needle. Whip stitch the white edges together. Weave in end. Turn RS out.
Draw String: (see photo 1)
Color (A) Red
Cut a piece of yarn approximately 20 inches long.
Thread on yarn needle. With RS facing, weave it under each knit section, approximately 3 or 4 rows down from the top opening. Start on one side where the seam is, insert yarn needle from front to back, come up on opposite side of knit stitches, go across to other knit section. Continue to weave it around, finish by coming up in the same stitch that you started at. Leave approximately 6” tail on each side.
Attach Fringe To Drawstring:
With drawstring fully open, make a double knot on side. (photo 2)
Cut 3 pieces of yarn, approximately 8 inches long. Fold in half. (photo 3)
Take the 3 pieces of fringe, place loop through the opening of drawstring. (photos 4-5)
Put ends of fringe through the top loop, and include the 2 tails. (photo 6)
Pull ends of fringe evenly and tight to secure. (photo 7)
Make a knot in each end of fringe. (photo 8)
End of Pattern
Attaching the drawstring and fringe tassel
