Knitting Elegant Two-Tone Basketweave Accessory Set Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: DK weight in two colors - Mint (Color A) and Cream (Color B)
• Needles: Size US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• 6 inch zipper (for pouch)
• Button (for wallet)

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in basketweave pattern

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl

Pattern

Tote Bag

Body:

1. Cast on 80 stitches in Color A.
2. Work in basketweave stitch pattern:
   Rows 1-4: (K5, P5) repeat to end.
   Rows 5-8: (P5, K5) repeat to end.
3. Repeat these 8 rows for 10 inches.
4. Bind off and sew sides together, leaving top open.

Handles:

1. Using Color A, pick up 12 stitches on the top edge of the bag.
2. Knit in garter stitch (knit all rows) for 18 inches.
3. Bind off and attach the other end to the opposite side of the top edge.
4. Repeat for second handle.

Drawstring Pouch

1. Cast on 56 stitches in Color B.
2. Work in basketweave pattern for 6 inches.
3. Switch to garter stitch and knit 1 inch.
4. Thread yarn through the top row of stitches, gather and secure.
5. Make a cord with Color A and thread through the garter stitch row to create a drawstring.

Buttoned Wallet

1. Cast on 40 stitches in Color A.
2. Work in basketweave pattern for 4 inches.
3. Change to Color B for a flap and knit 2 inches in garter stitch, decreasing 1 stitch at each end every other row.
4. Bind off, leaving a buttonhole.
5. Sew a button onto the body of the wallet.

Zippered Pouch

1. Cast on 44 stitches in Color A.
2. Work in basketweave pattern for 5 inches.
3. Bind off and fold piece in half with right sides together.
4. Sew sides, leaving the top open.
5. Attach a zipper to the opening.