GIGI BANANA customizable shoulder strap bag kit (37 cm x 19 cm) = PDF knitting pattern + lining + wool. Handmade quality
GIGI BANANA customizable shoulder strap bag kit (37 cm x 19 cm) = PDF knitting pattern + lining + wool. Handmade quality
The Gigi banana pack kit includes a detailed pattern, a quality lining, and FONTY Alpaga 100% alpaca yarn, ensuring a soft and durable texture. This 37cm x 19cm design is worked in the round with a refined "star" stitch, incorporating increases on either side of the raglan stitches. The construction combines working in the round and back and forth with advanced techniques like grafting for a professional finish. After blocking, the sides are sewn to the front, with the wool applied to the lining for a neat and durable finish.
Kit including :
- 2 balls of FONTY 100% Alpaca wool in the chosen color.
- Quality handcrafted lining, pre-assembled with strap, zipper, buckle, ring and carabiner or clip in the selected shade. The interior is made of floral patterned fabric, while the exterior uses a uniform Eco Tex pebble for all wool colors, ensuring an elegant and harmonious finish.
- 2 organic cotton labels (to sew at the end): "j'ai la banane(I'm happy)" and "Chandails et Cardigans"
- The pattern for knitting your fanny pack is available in French and English language, as a digital download sent automatically after order confirmation (PDF format).
- The tutorial is followed row by row using a checkbox system, making it easier to progress step by step.
- Technical videos are available to guide you, with narration in French and subtitles in English and French - (links in the tab below).
Options to choose from:
Please see the tab below for more details and corresponding images.
Materials needed: 3 mm circular needle (75 cm) for the body, 2.5 mm dpn needle for the classic cast-off, cables or pieces of wool for the stitches on hold, markers, wool needle, Sewing: Dressmaker's needle, dressmaker's thread (color matching your wool preferably or close)
Please note: The yarn provided is just enough to knit the banana and the swatch. If your knitting style typically uses more than the recommended lengths, it's best to order an extra ball. Also, remember to bring a few meters of sewing thread to join the wool banana to the lining.
The colors of the finished banana photos are Caramel (0426) and Framboise (Raspberry) (0759).
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Level: INTERMEDIATE 3/5
Level: INTERMEDIATE 3/5
Points and techniques required:
- Star stitch (front, back and front overlap), stockinette stitch (sides)
- Binding off stitches, Judy’s Magic Cast-on, increases (M1(2)R/L), decreases (SSK, k2(3)tog (tbl)), invisible seaming and back stitch.
Links to the boss's videos
Links to the boss's videos
Technical videos are available to guide you, with French narration and English and French subtitles.
Model Specific Videos:
- Star stitch for round work - YouTube
- German Short Row - YouTube
- Judy's Magic Cast On - YouTube
- Bind off stitches: classic and slopped - YouTube
- Knitting in Magic loop - work with Magic loop - YouTube
- Put stitches on hold - YouTube
- Grafting jersey Grafting on stockinette stitches - YouTube
- invisible seam - YouTube
- Sew back stitch - YouTube
- Sew organic cotton labels - YouTube
General videos:
Construction details(s)
Construction details(s)
SEAMLESS (or almost, only 2 of 2 cm) (in the round up to the zipper then back and forth)
This 37cm x 19cm design is worked in the round with a refined "star" stitch, incorporating increases on either side of the raglan stitches. The construction combines working in the round and back and forth with advanced techniques like grafting for a professional finish. After blocking, the sides are sewn to the front, with the yarn applied to the lining for a neat and durable finish.
Visual of the different options
Visual of the different options
Here are some visuals of linings with the chosen options listed:
- Vintage brass metal and buckle clasp
- Strap, black zipper fabric and black lacquered slider
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- Lobster clasp and vintage brass metal
- Natural webbing, white zipper fabric and vintage brass slider (OPTI brand = robustness and quality)
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- Vintage brass metal and buckle clasp
- Strap, gray zipper fabric and vintage brass slider
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- Classic gold metal and lobster clasp
- Strap, black zipper fabric and black lacquered slider (Caramel color way)
Shipping times
Shipping times
As the linings are personalized, no exchanges or returns are possible.
Shipping time for handmade: 7 to 10 days
Delivery time (see shipping policies here)
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Gigi Banana buckles
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Type of strap clasp (carabiner or clip buckle) and color of metal accessories:
Please note : the clip-on buckle is only available in 2 colors.
Gigi Banana strap
- Colors of the strap and zipper fabric: