Sirdar Rippled Mineral Bag Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Rippled Mineral Bag

Project Overview

The Sirdar Rippled Mineral Bag (Design No. 10809) is an intermediate-level knitted accessory crafted from Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky yarn in shade 204 Precious Reef. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished bag measuring approximately 38.5 x 35 cm (15¼ x 13¾ inches) in width and length, excluding the strap. The design showcases the jewel-like tones of the yarn while maintaining simplicity in construction, making it an accessible project for knitters with intermediate experience.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a practical, everyday knitted bag suitable for carrying essentials. The finished piece features a structured rectangular body with an attached strap, designed to highlight the beautiful gemstone colorway of the yarn. The bag's proportions and construction method make it a versatile accessory that complements various styles and occasions.

Techniques and Construction

The Rippled Mineral Bag employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes both circular and straight needles during construction, allowing for efficient shaping and strap attachment. The use of stitch holders and stitch markers indicates that the pattern involves managing multiple sections, likely including separate body and strap components that are later joined together.

Stitches Used

• Sand Stitch – The primary stitch pattern used throughout the bag, worked at a tension of 15 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) and 22 rows over 10 cm (4 inches)

The Sand Stitch creates visual texture and interest while remaining simple enough for intermediate knitters to execute consistently across the entire project. This stitch choice allows the jewel-toned yarn to remain the focal point of the design.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Yarn: Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky (shade 204 Precious Reef) – 1 ball of 200g. Jewelspun With Wool is a wool blend yarn designed to mimic the appearance of hand-spun yarns while offering the practicality and affordability of commercial yarn. The chunky weight classification ensures quick knitting progress and creates a substantial, durable finished bag.

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires one 80 cm circular needle in 6½mm (UK size 3, USA size 10.5) and one pair of 6½mm (UK size 3, USA size 10.5) straight knitting needles. Additional notions include stitch holders for managing active stitches during construction and a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and shaping increases or decreases.

About Sirdar

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over 140 years of hand knitting heritage to contemporary crafters. The company maintains a reputation for quality by triple-checking every pattern to ensure successful results when used with recommended Sirdar yarns. Each season, Sirdar combines classic designs with innovative yarn developments, offering both traditional and fashion-forward options for hand knitters.