Pattern is pdf downloadable : once the order has been confirmed, a download link will be sent to you by e-mail.
 
Longboard is the knit version of the tote and the raffia pouch. They are knitted entirely in linen stitch which has a woven canvas look. This pattern is very easy and picks up very quickly.
 
LEVEL: Intermediate 2/3
 
SIZES: shopping bag version approximately 16.5 x 14 inches / 42 x 36 cm with two lengths handles 15.75 - 23.5 inches / 40 - 60 cm.
Pouch version approximately 10 x 12 inches / 25 x 30 cm
 
GAUGE: 21 sts x 38 rows for 4 x 4’’ or 10 x 10 cm in linen st with needles sizes 5.5 mm/US 9.
 
YARN: Lin la droguerie (100% linen - 100 m / 50 g) or any other DK weight yarn.
Shopping bag is knitted with two strands of DK weight yarn. Approximately 710 yards/650 m (325g) for C1 and 385 yards/350 m (175g) for C2.
Pouch is knitted with two strands of DK weight yarn. Approximately (175 - 220) yards/(160 - 200) m (80 - 100 g) for C1 and (175 - 220) yards/(160 - 200) m (80 - 100 g) for C2.
 
NOTIONS: circular needles sizes 5.5 mm/US 9, sewing thread, wool needle, zipper or clic clac metal clasp to 12 inches / 30 cm and fabric for the lining.
 
NOTES: shopping bag is knitted in Terre cuite and bouquet de lilas color. 
Pouch is knitted in yellow submarine and barrière de corail color.
 
The shopping bag and the pouch are knit back and forth from one side to the other.
 
It is possible to add a fabric lining made by machine and then sewn by hand.
Explanations for making the fabric lining are provided.
 
TECHNIQUES:
- Top down
- Circular needles
- Knit, purl, slip stitch
- Pick up sts