Dior, I know, it's really annoying (I made another bag from that book and that was wrong too )
Oooh yes oggsfrog, I misread your post !!
I was intending to write down the pattern anyway. I will have a think ... it might be a bit vague though as I am doing it from memory, so hope it's right!
OK - 9mm needles and chunky wool (I used King Cole Twister), cast on 30 sts.
Knit four rows.
Next row: p
Knit four rows.
Next row: k1, k into front and back of next st, continue to end of row. 45 sts.
Starting with a p row, continue in stocking stitch until knitting measures 58cm from end of garter st (approx 76 rows), ending with a p row.
Next row: [k1, k2tog] to end of row. 30 sts.
Knit four rows.
Next row: p
Knit four rows. Cast off.
To make up
Fold the garter stitch section in half so that the p row is uppermost and at the top of the bag. Using double thickness sewing thread to match the yarn, firmly sew along the edge where the garter stitch meets. Repeat for other end.
With right sides facing, fold the knitting in half with the garter stitch sections at the top. Using double thickness sewing thread, join the sides of the bag.
Still with right sides together, open out the bottom corner and line up the side seam with the bottom of the bag. Measure 6cm in from the point and pin in a line perpendicular to the seam (thereby creating a "triangle"). Sew along this seam, taking care to make stitches as firm as possible and sewing over the ends several times. Repeat at the other side.
Handles - Make 2
Cast on 30 sts.
First row: k each st tbl
k 5 rows. Cast off tightly.
Using double-thickness sewing thread, sew cast on and cast off edges together. By knitting tbl on the first row the handles will naturally curve round.
To attach handles: sew handle to bag where garter stitch meets stocking stitch. Using a tape measure, pin each end of the handle a third of the way along from the seam. Stitch firmly using double thickness sewing thread. Repeat for other handle.
For lining: Cut 2 pieces of fabric approx 50cm x 35cm (finished size of lining approx 45cm x 30cm). With right sides together and using a sewing machine, pin and sew along sides and bottom of fabric. Press open seams.
As with the knitted part of the bag, with right sides still facing, open out the bottom corner and line up the bottom seam with the side seam.Put a pin through the two seams to keep them lined up. Measure 6cm in from the point and draw a line with a pencil perpendicular to the seam. Machine stitch along the line, reverse stitching at the ends. Trim off the triangle of fabric and zigzag over the ends. Repeat with the other corner.
To attach the lining: Turn the knitted bag inside out and put it inside the lining so that the lining print is facing outwards. Pin the fabric to the knitted bag at the base of the garter stitch band, making small regular pleats in the fabric to fit it properly. Using double thickness sewing thread, slip stitch the lining to the knitted bag, taking care to stitch firmly where it meets the handles.
Turn bag right side out and you are done!
Hope that all makes sense to you. I'm glad you gave me the push to write it down actually - I might make another one now! Oh btw I used 3 and a bit balls of yarn, it's quite yarn-hungry.
If you have any probs understanding it then just let me know and I'll talk you through it!