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Vela Bag

I needed a thoughtful gift, had a pile of leftover yarn, and zero time for overthinking. So I made this little drawstring bag — and it unexpectedly became everyone’s favourite. The pattern is finally ready to share.

Weight: Worsted / Aran (any stash yarn works)

  • Yardage: Approx. 100–130 m (60–80 g)

  • Fiber: Cotton, wool, or blend

  • Sample used: I used some stash yarn that I had in my stash collections. . my suggestion If you have to buy yarn, Knitting For Olive DK cotton is my favorite

  • Abbreviations

    • k = knit

    • p = purl

    • RS = right side

    • WS = wrong side

    • C4R = slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold in back, k2, then k2 from cable needle

    • C4L = slip 2 sts to cable needle, hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle

    • Size & Gauge

      • Finished Size: Approx. 25 × 30 cm

      • Gauge: ~18–20 sts = 10 cm in stockinette (not crucial)

      🧵 Pattern Instructions

      Cast On

      Cast on 40 stitches.

      Row 1 (RS): knit all
      Row 2 (WS): purl all
      Row 3: knit all
      Row 4: purl all
      Row 5: knit all

      Row 6 (RS): knit all
      (This row replaces the usual purl row and creates an easy fold line.)

      Plain Setup Rows

      Row 7: knit all
      Row 8: purl all
      Row 9: knit all
      Row 10: purl all

    • Cable Section – Direction 1

  1. Row 11 (RS):

    k4, C4R repeat across the row, ending with C4R on the last 4 stitches.

    Row 12 (WS):

    purl all

    Row 13: knit all
    Row 14: purl

      • Cable Section – Direction 2

  2. Row 15 (RS):

    k4, C4L repeat across the row, ending with C4L on the last 4 stitches.

    Row 16 (WS):

    purl all

    Row 17: knit all
    Row 18: purl all

  3. Repeat Cable Pattern

    Repeat Rows 11–18 (the two cable directions) until you have worked approximately 20 cable rows or until the pouch reaches your desired length.

    End after a WS row.

    • Top Section (mirror of bottom)

    Row 1: knit all
    Row 2: purl all
    Row 3: knit all
    Row 4: purl all
    Row 5: knit all

    Row 6: purl all
    (This row creates the second fold line for the drawstring channel.)

    • Bind Off

    Bind off all stitches loosely.

    Finishing

      • Fold the top and bottom sections inward along the fold rows.

      • Sew them down to form channels.

      • Sew the two side seams.

      • Thread a cord or i-cord through the top channel.

      •  Notes

        • Difficulty: Easy / Intermediate (basic cables).

        • Techniques used: Knit, purl, cables, seaming, casing for drawstring.

        • Languages: English

        ·       🧶 Pattern Title

        ·    Vela Bag

        ·       A little cable pouch to carry your everyday treasures

      • ·      Vela is a small cable pouch, born from leftover yarn and a love of useful art. The cables give it sculptural texture, while its size makes it practical — for notions, makeup, or even a tiny knitting project. Light enough to carry everywhere, simple enough to knit in an afternoon, meditative enough to enjoy the process.

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