20. The Oversized Weekender Holdall
What This Idea Means
The ultimate giant chunky knit bag built for short trips, staycations, or carrying gym gear in absolute style.
Needs to Make
- $800\text{g} – 1000\text{g}$ Heavy-Duty Jumbo Tube Yarn
- Canvas interior bag liner with zipper
How to Make It
- Knit a thick 20-stitch wide base.
- Build walls up to 18 rows high in continuous rounds.
- Attach heavy-duty double straps that wrap completely under the bottom base.
- Sew a canvas zippered insert into the interior top rim.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Always use canvas lining inside weekender bags to avoid stretching out loop stitches under weight.
- Variation: Use contrasting thread for top-stitching canvas handles.
