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Yarn: Caron Perfect Match acrylic in Orange and Green (note: I had the bright Caron orange on hand, but later found some Red Heart Super Saver orange that is more natural-pumpkin coloured, so use whichever one suits your tastes)
Needles: US 6, 8, and 10 double-pointed (see my double-pointed needle tutorial to learn how they work), plus size 8 circular needle with a 14" cable
Also needed: a small amount of black felt or equivalent cloth, plus black sewing thread
Cast 6 sts (2 on each needle) of the orange yarn on the size 6 DPNs. If needed, place a stitch marker to indicate the start of the round.
K one round.
Inc1 in all sts (4 4 4)
K one round.
Inc1, K1, repeat around. (6 6 6)
K one round.
Inc1, K1, repeat around. (9 9 9)
K one round.
Inc1, K2, repeat around. (12 12 12)
K one round.
Inc1, K2, repeat around. (16 16 16)
K one round.
Inc1, K3, repeat around. (20 20 20)
K one round.
Inc1, K3, repeat around. (25 25 25)
K one round.
Inc1, K4, repeat around. (30 30 30)
Switch to size 8 DPNs as you progress around the next round.
P2, k4 around for two rounds.
P2, k1, inc1 twice, k1, repeat for the full round.
Switch to size 8 circular needle as you progress on the next round. Place a marker at the start of the next round, and you may wish to hang a row counter from it as well to count the rounds in each section between increases/decreases.
P2, k6 around for 4 rounds.
P2, k2, inc1 twice, k2, repeat for the full round.
P2, k8 around for 6 rounds.
P2, k3, inc1 twice, k3, repeat for the full round.
P2, k10 around for 8 rounds.
P2, k3, k2tog twice, k3, repeat for the full round.
P2, k8 around for 6 rounds.
P2, k2, k2tog twice, k2, repeat for the full round.
P2, k6 around for 4 rounds.
P2, k1, k2tog twice, k1, repeat for the full round.
P2, k4 around for 2 rounds.
P2, k2tog twice, repeat for the full round.
P2, k2 around for 1 round.
Switch back to the size 8 DPNs.
K1, k2tog, repeat for the full round.
K one round.
Switch to the size 10 DPNs and bind off (using the larger needle to bind off ensures a loose end edge).
Using the green yarn and size 6 DPNs, cast two stitches on TWO needles for a total of four stitches. Knit rounds until you have the desired strap length (I did 16 inches). You could also do i-Cord for the strap, but I personally don't like making i-Cord and I find the result is smoother knit in the round this way. Sew the strap onto the sides of the opening of the bag.
Design your own template for a Jack-O-Lantern face and cut it out of the black felt. Stretch out the side you want to use for the face a bit, and sew on the pieces using black thread.
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Page last updated October 22, 2007.
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