Knitted Moondoggie Bag

The Knitted Moondoggie Bag is the perfect accessory for any dog lover who enjoys a touch of whimsy in their wardrobe. This charming bag features a unique design that showcases a sweet, knitted dog face with floppy ears, adding a fun and playful flair to any outfit. Not only is it adorable, but it's also practical with its generous size, making it great for carrying essentials like your phone, keys, or even a small notebook. The high-quality craftsmanship ensures durability, so you can flaunt your love for dogs in style for years to come. Whether you're running errands or meeting friends for coffee, this Knitted Moondoggie Bag is sure to bring a smile to your face and spark conversations wherever you go.

Yarn:Bernat HandiCrafter 100% cotton 2 skeins colors coral and navy
Needles: size 9 (6.0 mm), I switched to a size 7 (4.5 mm) 24 inch circular needle for the brim of the bag.
Notions: yarn needle to weave in your ends, liner fabric, fabric for handles, thread, sewing machine
Size: 10 in by 10 in
Gauge: 15 st for 4 in and 20 rows
Stitch terms:
k: knit, p:purl, kfb: knit front and back

Instructions

Middle of bag

Cast on 80 stitches using your favorite cast on method

Row 1: With color A, p (80 sts)
Row 2: k (80 sts)
Rows 3-8: repeat rows 1 and 2
Rows 9-16: Change to color B, continue repeats rows 1 and 2.
Rows 17-24: Change to color A, continue repeating rows 1 and 2.
Bind off.

Sides of bag (make 2)

Cast on 12 stitches using your favorite cast on method
Row 1: Wtih color A, p (12 sts)
Row 2: k 3, kfb, k 2, kfb, k3 (14 sts)
Row 3: p
Row 4: k4, kfb, k2, kfb, k4 (16 sts)
Row 5: p
Row 6: k5, kfb, k2, kfb, k5 (18 sts)
Row 7: p
Row 8: k6, kfb, k2, kfb, k6 (20 sts)
Row 9: switch to color B, p
Row 10: K7, kfb, k2, kfb, k7 (22 sts)
Row 11: p
Row 12: k (22 sts)
Row 13- 16: repeat rows 11 and 12
Rows 17-24: change to color A, repeat rows 11 and 12
Rows 25- 32: Change to color B, repeat rows 11 and 12
Rows 33-40: Change to color A, repeat rows 11 and 12
Rows 41-48: Change to color B, repeat rows 11 and 12
Bind off

Sewing your bag together.

• First fold the sides in half long ways so stitch 1 is touching stitch 12. Wip stitch row 1 together. Repeat on the other side piece.
• Then fold your middle piece together to find the middle stitch and mark it.
• Put one side piece and middle piece together with the knit sides facing together.
• Wip stitch them together, it won't be stitch to stitch for every color change you will need to skip a stitch for it to come out even.
• Repeat on the other side.

When all the seams are sewn together, add a Rim
Pick up each stitch around the bag opening with color A using circular needles, knit 5 rounds and bind off.
Weave in your ends.

Add the lining and handles to your bag.