The City Backpack

Stylish, original and versatile knit accessory you can personalize for entire family! Perfect for city adventures and shopping, this two-tone bucket backpack is great addition to casual outfit. Comfortable in using- arms serves also as a closure, so no worry someone put hand inside while you carry it. Every family member can have his very own piece - the same style, different colors. Plus it can be changed into a bag at any time!

Instant download PDF, this pattern includes step by step instruction on how to knit a backpack in three sizes. Written instructions in English US terms and lots of detailed photos will lead you through this process. Suitable for beginners as well as for intermediate and advanced knitters. You need to know basic knit and crochet stitches, the rest is explained in the pattern. Includes instruction on how turn the backpack into a bag and two ways to attach straps.

Sizes: S,M,L

• length: 35cm (13.8 in) / 40 cm (15.7 in)/ 45 cm (17.7 in)
• width: 30cm (11.8 in) / 35 cm (13.8 in)/ 40 cm (15.7 in)
• straps length: 48 cm (18.9 in) / 56 cm (22 in) / 64 cm (25.2 in).
  

A solid heart and a lot of goodwill.

Cotton cord 5 mm or super bulky yarn (cat. 6), 100 m~500 g:

• Color A: 100 m (109 yds)/ 150 m (164 yds)/ 150 m (164 yds)
• Color B: 50 m (54 yds)/ 50 m (54 yds)/ 50 m (54 yds)
  

If preferred color C for straps then:

• Color A: 100 m (109 yds)/ 100 m (109 yds)/ 150 m (164 yds)
• Color B: 50 m (54 yds)/ 50 m (54 yds)/ 50 m (54 yds)
• Color C: 50 m (54 yds)/ 50 m (54 yds)/ 50 m (54 yds)
  

Other material:

• Circular knitting needles 9 mm/US 13 at least 80 cm/31.5” long
• Crochet hook 8 mm/US L and smaller e.g. 6mm/J for weaving ends
• 2 metal rings with 3 cm (1.2 in) in diameter
• 2 metal snap hooks of 4,5 cm (2 in) length
• Stitch marker, scissors, sewing thread and needle for joining cord ends