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Hornpipe Bag

Job type	Test knit
Description	The Hornpipe Bag is a completely reversible drawstring bag. It is knit in double-knitting, both in rows (base) and in the round (sides). The knotwork motif and background colors alternate as you turn the bag. I have used charts for the double-knitting with written instructions for the basic mechanics of knitting the bag.
Tech edited	This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty	Moderate
Due date	2022-08-09 This is a flexible deadline!
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Pattern access	The pattern for this test will be sent to you by email. This means the designer will have access to your email address for this purpose. By applying for this test, you are allowing Yarnpond to show your email address to this designer for the purposes of sending you the pattern document only. The designer may not add you to their mailing list or send you marketing emails without you providing approval for them to use your address for that purpose. Designers found to be abusing their access to testers emails will be excluded from Yarnpond.
Advertiser	Knit Dance Repeat Designs
Spots available	4
Sizes required	One size : 4 testers needed
Finished measurements	The base is 7 x 7 inches/ 17.5 x 17.5 cm. The sides are 9 inches/ 22.5 cm high.
Gauge	21.5 stitches & 36 rows in double-knit colorwork
Charted or written pattern	Both
Skills required	reading and knitting from charts double-knitting both working flat in rows, and working in the round picking up and working stitches reversibly (explained in pattern; also link to a photo tutorial in the notes) knitting I-cord casting off and on for eyelets (explained in the pattern; also link to a photo tutorial in the notes) decorative cast off for double-knitting (explained in the pattern; also link to a photo tutorial in the notes)
Construction type	one piece starting with the base and picking up stitches around that to knit the sides.
Required or recommended yarn	fingering weight yarn in two colors
Yardage	318yds/291m of Main Color, 287yds/262m of Contrast Color
Tools required	Look for a smooth yarn that will allow the colorwork to take center stage. Be aware that colors in the same brand and line can differ in thickness by a lot. If possible, compare the two colorways you want to work with for differences. You might find it necessary to use yarns from two lines or brands. I feel any fiber should be suitable in this pattern. Please see my Notes section for tips on color choices. My pictured sample was knit with Patons Kroy Socks (75% wool, 25% nylon; 166 yds/152 m = 50g) in color “55040 Coal” for the Main Color and Bernat Sox (60% acrylic, 40% nylon; 210 yds/192 m = 50g) in color “50004 Rainbow” for the Contrast Color a 16 inch/40 cm circular needle size 3.25mm/US 3, or size needed to obtain gauge (will work for both knitting the flat base and knitting the sides of the bag in the round) a second circular needle of a smaller size than the working needle (I used a 2.0mm/US 1; for picking up stitches along the sides of the base) a size 3.0mm crochet hook, or one size smaller than the needle size you used to get gauge (for the cast on) 4 stitch markers, with one different for marking the beginning of the rounds a tapestry needle (for weaving in ends) (optional) 2 double pointed needles, in the same size as the circular needle used for the bag, to knit the I-cord
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	I would like to hear from testers once a week, just to find out how their projects are going. More often is welcome too, but I know testers have more in their lives than just testing! If you're posting progress pics to Twitter and/or Instagram use the hashtags #KnitDanceRepeatDesigns and #HornpipeBag. If you'd like to also tag me, I'm @knit1dance2 in both places.
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers Testers will receive a free pattern of their choosing from my existing portfolio when the test has ended.

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