Burgeon: A Mosaic Bag Knitting Pattern
Burgeon: A Mosaic Bag Knitting Pattern
The origins of the word “burgeon” include references to wool, used to describe the fluff or down on flower buds that are growing, putting forth shoots…burgeoning!
Your knitting will burgeon with color using the Mosaic Knitting technique.
Slip-stitches give you the chance to add more than one color to a row, while using only one color at a time.
Knit flat then sewn together for added stability, personalize your bag with handle length and lining fabric. I added a zipper to keep things neat--see the tutorial on my website for an easy how-to for tackling this step.
YARN:
Cascade 220 or 220 Superwash or Rowan Felted Tweed Kaffe Fassett Colors, in 2 colors, one skein each (approximately 200 yards total)
Sample knit in: KnitPicks Wool of the Andes (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 100 yards/50 gram ball) Wheat [Color A] and Spruce [Color B], one skein of each
NEEDLES:
US Size 6 (4mm)
OTHER SUPPLIES:
Yarn needle, row counter, zipper and fabric for lining (optional)
GAUGE:
Approximately 21 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette Mosaic
SIZE:
Finished size is about 7.5” wide by 10”long