Specifications
| Brand: | Tahki Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Andi Javori |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Tahki Yarns Pergola Boho Bag
Project Overview
The Pergola Boho Bag is a knitted accessory designed by Andi Javori, combining classic boho aesthetics with functional everyday carry. This downloadable pattern creates a structured shoulder bag worked primarily through knitting techniques with finishing details using crochet.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a single-size boho-inspired bag measuring 10½ inches wide by 11 inches tall (26.5 cm × 28 cm). The bag features a flat front and back panel construction with an attached strap, making it suitable for casual outings and everyday use. The finished piece includes optional fabric lining for durability and structure.
Construction Techniques
The Pergola Boho Bag employs a bottom-up, worked-flat approach with seamed construction. The front and back panels are knitted separately in flat pieces, then joined together along the side and bottom edges. The strap is worked as an independent component and sewn to the inside of the bag at the sides for a clean, integrated finish. This modular construction method allows for easier gauge management and precise shaping.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The primary stitch pattern used throughout the bag is the Diamond Pattern, which works over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 2. This pattern combines knit and purl stitches with slip stitches to create visual texture:
- Slip stitches (worked with yarn in front and yarn in back) create the diamond motif across rows
- Cable stitches feature prominently on the strap, including Cable 3 Front (C3F) and Cable 3 Back (C3B) abbreviations for twisted, dimensional detail
- The Diamond Pattern repeats over 18 rows, establishing a rhythmic, geometric design
- A Slip Stitch Crochet Bind-Off technique is used to finish edges with a crochet hook, creating a neat, flexible edge finish
Materials and Tools
The pattern calls for 3 balls of Tahki Yarns SKINNY JEANS, a durable blend of 70% cotton and 30% nylon. Each ball weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and contains 114 yards (105 meters) of yardage. The specified color is #02 denim, providing a classic, versatile tone suitable for boho styling.
Multiple needle sizes are required to achieve proper gauge and construct different components:
- Size 7 (4.5mm) needles for the main bag body
- Size 9 (5.5mm) needles for the main bag body (used in combination with size 7 needles to achieve gauge)
- Size 6 (4mm) needles specifically for the strap construction
- Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook for the slip stitch bind-off finish
- Cable needle for executing cable stitches on the strap
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming
Gauge
The pattern establishes a gauge of 23 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when working the Diamond Pattern using size 7 and 9 needles together. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished bag meets the specified measurements.
Optional Finishing
The pattern includes optional fabric lining measuring 11 inches by 22 inches (28 cm × 56 cm). The lining is folded under ½ inch (1.3 cm) along all edges and sewn to the wrong side of the completed bag for added structure and a polished interior finish.
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