Pattern Haru Bag and Basket

This colorful bag reminds of spring. Haru is the Japanese word for spring. We look forward to spring while we knit. ... Or are you thinking of spring cleaning when you use so many leftovers. A basket can be created easily by folding the upper part inwards. How to knit a basket is described additionally. To try the pattern and combining your leftovers, you will find also a pattern for a little basket.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Knit, Decreases, Knit one Back, Slip Stitches

Size Information

Bag: Height 65 cm/26’’, Width 40 cm/16’’
Little basket: Height: 8 cm/3’’, Width 20 cm/8’’
Bigger basket: Height 14 cm/5.5’’, Width 40 cm/16’’

Materials List

The examples are made of sock yarn / fingering yarn leftovers.
For the bag were 20 different leftovers used.
The bag weighs approx. 400 g, the bigger basket approx. 310 g and the little basket approx. 55 g.

Circular knitting needle 5.0 mm / US8; 100 cm / 40’’. Knit with 2 needles if available, it’s more convenient.

2 stitch markers

Additional Details by the Author

Copyright 2021, wollala…endlich Strickzeit, u2b-textil UG (haftungsbeschränkt), 89174 Altheim, / Elke Uhlig. Commercial use and to copy and publish the pattern (also parts) is not allowed. This pattern is just for private use.