A simple cable project was the beginning of my longlasting love of knitting. A few years later, as I was teaching a cable sweater class, I played with working the cables in different colors. The result was fabulous!
This bag uses color to show the path of the cable and then, through a unique construction, forms a twist in the final fabric. Felt the finished project to create a deeply textured, colorful, and sturdy fabric, perfect for your handbag needs.

Finished Sizes
Felting the final project will result in slightly varied measurements. The sample measured 5” x 5” x 7” after felting.

Yarn
Sample was made with Schoppel (distributed by Skacel) Reggae Solid in colors Heathered Carcoal #9093 (A) and Dark Teal #5901 (B) and Reggae Ombre in color #1965 (C)
200 yds of background color (A) - worsted weight
100 yds in each of two contrast colors (B and C) - worsted weight

Needles
5.5 mm (US #9) 24” circular needle

Notions
Stitch Marker
Cable Needle
36” or longer Belt for Handles

Gauge
20 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Stockinette before felting

Skills Required
• Strong familiarity with working intarsia
• Familiarity working with charts
• Familiarity with a provisional cast-on
• Picking up stitches
• Basic cable construction
• Felting

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