Tools and Materials
• Hanks of #4 medium-weight, 100% hemp yarn, each about 3½ ounces and 219 yards• Circular knitting needle, U.S. size 6 (4 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge, 24 inches in length• 1 stitch marker• 2 stitch holders
This handmade, reusable bag is a great sustainable choice for hauling produce from the farmers market or your garden. The pictured bag was made with three balls of Java yarn, #106 Desert Rose color, from Universal Yarn, an American company based in North Carolina. You can substitute any medium-weight worsted yarn that’s 100% hemp, linen, or cotton, but be sure to check the gauge first. Not only is hemp yarn sustainable, but it’s also especially durable and strong, which makes it well-suited to shopping bags.
Finished measurements will…
