Friday, 20 November 2020

Santa and his Sack Gift Bags

 What could be cuter than little gift bags in the form of Santa and his Sack! ? 

Santa and his Sack Gift Bags


These are made with 2 strands of DK knitted together, 
so they are a quick last-minute project.

Gift them as a sweet little gift, or use them as a festive table decoration ! 
These make cute fund-raising items too.  



Requirements ~

UK Chunky or 2 strands of DK knitted together

5.5mm needles 


Size ~

Width:  4" (10cm) across front

Height:  4½“ (11.5cm)




SANTA
 
Santa Gift Sack




Instructions ~ 

Using White ~ Cast on 30sts

Knit 6 rows

Using Pink ~ work 6 rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl)

Using White ~ knit 4 rows

Using Red ~ work 6 rows in stocking stitch, then knit 2 rows

Next Row: (Makes eyelet holes) S1, * yon, k2tog, rep from * to last st, yon, k1 31sts

Knit 1 row

Cast off



Join bottom seam and then side seam

Darn away ends



Add a face – I used 2 small black buttons for eyes, a ready-make small pom-pom for a nose and a couple of stitches in red for a mouth.



Make a 10” drawstring ~ I made a simple crochet chain (but you could use ribbon or twine)

Thread the drawstring through the eyelet holes starting at the centre back, or side

Tie both ends together, and pull to gather up

Fill with a few sweet treats! And gift it to someone to brighten their day !



SANTA’S SACK 




Using Beige ~ Cast on 30sts

Work 20 rows in stocking stitch

Knit 2 rows

Next Row: (Makes eyelet holes) S1, * yon, k2tog, rep from * to last st, yon, k1 31sts

Cast off



Join bottom seam and then side seam

Darn away ends

Make a 16” drawstring ~ I made a simple crochet chain (but you could use ribbon or twine)

Thread the drawstring through the eyelet holes, gather up and tie at the centre front (or at the side)


Fill with a few sweet treats – or a small gift !





SNOWMAN


Pam Christie - a member of my facebook group - adapted this pattern to make a cute Snowman version. 
She has kindly shared her instructions - thank you so much Pam.


Snowman Gift Bag ~  Knitted by Pam Christie



Instructions ~


Using Blue ~ Cast on 30sts

Knit 4 rows

Using White ~ work 10 rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl)

Using Blue ~ knit 4 rows, then work 6 rows in stocking stitch, then knit 2 rows

Next Row: (Makes eyelet holes) S1, * yon, k2tog, rep from * to last st, yon, k1 31sts

Knit 1 row

Cast off



Join bottom seam and then side seam

Darn away ends


Add a face


Make a 10” – 11” drawstring ~ I made a simple crochet chain (but you could use ribbon or twine)

Thread the drawstring through the eyelet holes starting at the centre back or side

Tie both ends together, and pull to gather up




I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
or republished on another webpage or website. 

Copyright © 2020 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

7 comments:

  1. Thank you for these, they are so sweet. I'll make some for our Christmas craft stall at church, well that's if we can have one!

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  2. I can make the bag but when I get to gather it up n sew it I'm not sure how to do that bit

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  3. Just made this little bag to put hand gel in .Ideal gift :) Brenda

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  4. Thank you for the small knitted gifts santa and gift sack i will look forward to be seesing your great knits

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  5. Great things to knit for presents.thankyou

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