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Jungle Bloom Bag Pattern (Rice Stitch)


Materials:

- Medium-weight yarn (approx. 1/2 skein)
- Knitting needles (Indian Standard #8)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle


Body of the Bag:

- Cast on 50 loops (ensure even number)
- Row 1: Purl 1, yarn over, knit 1 from back of 2nd loop, repeat to end of row
- Repeat Row 1 for 150 rows
- Cast off all stitches


Handle/Strap:

- Cast on 7 stitches
- Work in alternating knit and purl rows:
    - Wrong side: Knit 1 row
    - Right side: Purl 1 row
    - Repeat for 200 rows
- Cast off
- Repeat handle instructions to create second strap


Assembly:

- Sew or attach handles to the bag body


Tips:

- Use a consistent tension to maintain the rice stitch pattern.
- Ensure to maintain the even number of stitches throughout.
- Adjust yarn quantity and needle size as needed.


Pattern Specifications:

- Stitch pattern: Rice Stitch
- Yarn weight: Medium
- Needle size: Indian Standard #8
- Yarn usage: Approximately 1/2 skein
- Finished size: Depends on yarn and tension