romised you a finished object!!!  And, here it is!!!!!!!!!  This is the Market Bag by Vicki Square from Knitting Daily.  Click here to go to Knitting Daily to download the pattern for free.

I used Euroflax Original in Citrus Orange.  The pattern instruction say to work with the yarn doubled.  I used a slightly thicker Euroflax and used it singly throughout.  I got this bag out of one skein with some left over. 

This was an interesting pattern with a couple of stitches I hadn't used before.  The top borders of the bag were knit using a basketweave stitch.  This was a real booger to do!!!! but looks great!  The result is a thick border with a woven look.  Very neat.  Then, the body of the bag and the straps are knit using the knotted mesh stitch.  If I ever need a second job, after knitting the body of this bag with this stitch, I think I am qualified to knit / repair fishing nets!

I posted this recipe a couple of weeks ago but am posting it again with a picture.  This is a staple in our fridge - yummy!

Marinated Vegetable Salad -- I think you can put just about anything in this salad and it would be delish!  You want to use veggies that are firm - not mushy - that will withstand stirring or shaking.

I open and drain cans of any or all of the following into a large container that can be closed and turned over or shaken without leaking -- green beans, wax beans, black-eye peas, green peas, white corn, yellow corn, black beans, light red kidney beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), etc.  Then, I chop / slice and add carrots, cauliflower, green pepper, and / or onions.  I go for color when making this.  When serving, you can also add cherry tomatoes.  In a measuring cup, I mix up Canola Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, and sugar.  I pour the oil into a measuring cup to the 1/4 mark and then fill to 2/3 mark with vinegar.  I then add about 1/4 c. sugar and stir until dissolved.  The amount of marinade you use depends on the quantity of vegetables you use.  I usually make mine to taste.  Pour the marinade over the veggies.  Add black pepper.  Then, shake the container or stir gently.  Refrigerate and enjoy!!!

I'm lovin' this 3-day weekend!!!  Today felt like Sunday but I'll wake up tomorrow morning and have another day!!!  Have a good one and thanks for visiting!

Comments

[Rosanne -- Firefly Nights]

Glad you got your Market Bag finished. I printed the pattern, but after reading and hearing about the trouble you had with it, I think I'll wait a while to tackle it.

[mrspao]

I like your market bag - what a super pattern and you've chosen such a super colour.

[Timmie B]

I'm doing some market bags too so I may try this pattern. I found one that was a freebie on Plymouth's site as uses Fantasy Naturale. I used plain old kitchen cotton. Have another one that I bought that used a provisional cast on (ugh). I frogged in favor of Plymouth one.

[Chan]

Love the bag, but hate Euroflax linen. I tried it last year and felt like I was knitting with razor wire.

[deb]

Love, love, love the bag! But for a moment I thought you had put the salad in the bag and thought "Well now, that's a mistake; It's gonna spill all out of there!" It's early here still!

[Sharon]

Oh man, your bag brings back memories. Our market bags now have logos on the side, according to which vendor we purchased them from, but when I lived in the Philippines, market bags looked just like yours - the real deal. I'd enthusiastically adopt and endorse the plan to create market bags, but I'm laying low in the smokes from California. Poor me - poor them!!!!

[Rusty M.]

Love the market bag. Looks waayyyyy better than the one I'm knitting from the pattern of the day calendar. I think I will have to make this one as well.

[Laurie (Moo!)]

I like your market bag.

I especially like what's in it. :-)

[Anne]

Hey Robin,
I love that salad. Someone in Moms church gave her the recipe and our family loves it. We bring the dressing to a boil and let it cool then poor over veggies. Don't know why, either way would work I think.
Love the bag

[Leah]

That is THE coolest bag. I want to know how to make those squares with knitting. I am going to have to check that out.