Knitting Bag II

Starting at top of bag ch 45 (to measure about 12½ inches), sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row. 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row. Skip 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.

4th Row. Skip 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * ch 1, skip the ch 1 and 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.

Repeat the last row until piece measures 12 inches from beginning, cut yarn.

Work another section in same manner.

Sew the 2 sections of bag together starting about 2 inches from top and sewing down one side, across lower edge and up opposite side to within 2 inches of top.

Work 44 sc over bar of one stick or handle, cut yarn leaving a length for sewing. Sew across top of 1 section of knitting bag. Cover bar of other stick or handle in same manner and sew across top of opposite section.

HANDLE: If knitting sticks are used, cut 12—32 inch lengths of yarn. Tie together about 2 inches from one end for tassel. Divide yarn into 3 parts and braid to within 2½ inches from end, tie and trim to form tassel. Sew each end to knitting bag as illustrated.

Work opposite handle in same manner.