This cute backpack uses a hard-wearing fibre and a small hook for a sturdy stitch that, while soft and flexible, doesn't stretch out of shape when used

Design by Zoe Potrac

Yarn used

Drops Bomull-Lin 5 balls each in off white 02 (A) & brown 05 (B)

About the yarn

Aran; 85m per 50g ball; 53% cotton, 47% linen

This beautiful bag showcases how effective simple colourwork can be with a modern, monochromatic ikat design.

Yarn used

DROPS Nepal

4 balls each in light beige 0206 (A) and dark grey 0506 (B)

About the yarn

Aran; 75m per 50g ball; 65% wool, 25% alpaca

SIZES

15" (38 cm) wide x 8" (20.5 cm) deep x 16" (40.5 cm) high

GAUGE

12 dc and 6 rows using 2 strands of yarn tog = 4" (10 cm)

Check your gauge. Change hook size to obtain correct gauge.

SPECIAL PATTERN

SIZE 9" depth 

GAUGE 18 sc x 9 rows = 4"

Check your gauge. Change hook size to obtain correct gauge.

MATERIALS

Yarn*: 5 balls of #74-08 Curacao Coral

Crochet hook: K-10 1/2 (6.5 mm)

Large-eyed blunt needle

Finished Size

Directions are given for size S/M. Changes for L/XL are in parentheses.

Belt measures 2 1/2" wide x 36 (41)" long (6.5 x 91.5 [104] cm). Sample made in size S/M.

Yarn

DK weight (#3 Light).

Shown here: Hemp for Knitting allhemp6Lux (100% hemp; 143 yd [130 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #60 olive, 3 (4) skeins.