Comments on: 1Bag

By: C. Roal

C. Roal — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:19:19 +0000

I have not knitted in many years, but have decided to try your 1bag pattern. I am not sure what ssk or yf is. I think ssk is slip stitch knit but not sure what yf is.

thank you
Chris Roal

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:12:19 +0000

Hi Sarah,
I saw your post about the ibag. Fun, fun pattern. You completed this bag so I thought I’d contact you, hope you don’t mind. I’ve been doing just fine until I started the bottom and the decreases. The ssk part doesn’t seem to work for me so I tried to slip the stitch before the marker, remove marker, slip stitch back on left needle, knit through back loop of both stitches, place marker and go but that doesn’t seem to work. If you could help me I would be so greatful.

Kind regards,
Patty
Raynpatty@comcast.net

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:02:09 +0000

Love your ibag. I was wondering if anyone else that has finished this pattern has had trouble with the decreases for the bottom of the bag? I would sure welcome any help I could get. I have tried over and over to complete this and I can’t seem to get the corners of the bottom to go in the right direction. I thought going to my yarn store “Knitterly and getting help today might work. She suggested instead of ssk to k2 through back loop. It still doesn’t look right. HELP.
Warm regards,
Patty

By: bunnysquirrel

bunnysquirrel — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:25:36 +0000

http://blogsmart.net/?p=427 looks like it was lifted straight from your pattern :9

By: Idea Gallery « Hippo Hopes

Idea Gallery « Hippo Hopes — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:48:41 +0000

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By: Earth'sSteward

Earth'sSteward — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:16:37 +0000

I’ve carried my ‘french shopping bag’ in my car (made of twine netting) and used it for 20+ years. I used to be called a treehugger, and I’d mutter under my breath ‘name caller’. Thank you so much for spreading the word with your 1bag, which I first saw on etsy. Even the smallest choice can either do no harm or harm our planet.

A few things I’ve learned that you or your readers may want to know:

I used to think that if I used the inevitable plastic intruder (shopping bag) to contain recyclables (paper, cans & plastic in Salt Lake) and drop it into the recycling bin, the bag would be recycled along with its contents.

From a local waste management employee: When the bag comes down the conveyor belt, its contents are sorted out and the plastic bag tends to fly off like they all do and most likely will blow right over to the landfill, where it doesn’t belong, and, in the case of Salt Lake City, probably end up attached to a seagull!

Instead, fill one plastic bag with all your empty bags and tie it’s handles together to make one bundle. It’s easily grabbed on the conveyor belt, all the bag’s wings are clipped and they end up where you hoped they would.

If you don’t have curbside recycling, deposit them in toto at a local grocer who offers a bin to collect them for recycling.

Thanks again, and all the best!

By: Kelli Renken

Kelli Renken — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:46:35 +0000

I love the bag, and it’s the perfect gift for my farmers’ market-loving friend.

By: artofmymind

artofmymind — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:22:13 +0000

I absolutely love this idea. I wish I could knit and do this too. I am a beginner crocheter. Keep up the good work and great ideas!

By: Plastic Death « yarngeek

Plastic Death « yarngeek — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:02:59 +0000

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:31:33 +0000

I just finished knitting a 1bag for my sister for her birthday. I used some great recycled cotton yarn, so the bag helps the planet in more than one way. I’m sure she’ll love it…and use it. After I finish my Christmas knitting, I’ll be making some more of these for myself. Thanks, Firefly!