The countdown to Christmas has begun in my craftroom. :)
I love giving gifts ~ and I think even small gifts can be presented in a fun way !
These cute gift bags are knitted with 2 DK yarns knitted together - so they are quick to make.
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Quick and Easy Knitted Gift Bags
Requirements:
Any 2 DK yarns,
knitted together ~ (sparkly yarn is fun ! – I used King Cole Glitz for some)
5.5mm needles
Ribbon –
optional
Instructions:
Using 2 strands of DK and 5.5mm needles cast on 23sts
Work in
stocking stitch – I do it this way –
Row 1: S1,
knit to end of row
Row 2: S1,
purl to last st, k1
Repeat these 2
rows until work measures 6½” (16.5cm) for a Hand Crème, or Cocktail Can (250ml)
like Pimm’s – other brands are available of course!
Repeat these 2
rows until work measures 8½” (21.5cm) for a Tube of Sweets - After Eight Mints,
Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate buttons, etc or a mini bottle of
wine (18.7cl)
Repeat these 2
rows until work measures 9” (23cm) for an Mini Prosecco Bottle (20cl)
Next Row
(eyelet row): S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat
from * to end
Next Row: S1,
purl to last st, k1
Next Row: S1, knit to end of row
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
Next Row: S1, knit to end of row
Cast
off knitwise
Fold
in half lengthwise and join the bottom seam
Join
the side seam
Darn
away ends
Thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelet holes and tie in
a bow, or make a crochet chain of around 16" in length
You
can fill these easy to knit gift bags with all sorts of little gifts – simply adjust
the length to suit.
Have Fun !
I have made a few 'Christmas Crackers' too ~
You will find the pattern here ~
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-and-easy-christmas-crackers.html
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