Tuesday, March 25, 2008

That's My Bag Tag

That’s my bag tag
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This is a knitted version of a luggage tag. This would also work great on your child’s backpack for easy spotting at school.

This project is a quick knit, a great use of leftovers and highly customizable.
Use the tag portion to put initials, duplicate stitch pictures or to practice new stitch patterns.

Worsted weight yarn in bright “spot-able” colors.
Sample was worked in Peaches and Crème worsted weight cotton.
Size 7 dpn’s

Pattern:
Cord:CO 3 sts
Work i-cord for 12 inches
After i-cord, turn work so that working yarn is in “correct” working position.

Row 1: k1, kfb, k1 – 4 sts.
Row 2: k1, p2, k1.
Row 3: k1, kfb, kfb, k1 – 6 sts.
Row 4: k1, p4, k1.
Row 5: k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1 – 8 sts.
Row 6: k1, p6, k1.
Row 7: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1 – 10 sts.
Row 8: k1, p8, k1.
Row 9: k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1 – 12 sts.
Row 10: k1, p10, k1.
Row 11: knit.
Row 12: k1, p10, k1.

Repeat last two rows until tag portion measures 4.5 to 5 inches or to desired length.
End on a wrong side row.

BO on right side row.

Block tag to prevent edges from curling.