Strong dens stitch

Hi guys,

I want to knit a small, basic shape bag. I want to use a stich that’s strong and firm because I won’t be sawing any lining on the inside.

There was once (years ago) a scarf pattern here that I saw which had a small dens criss-cross patern. Can’t remember the name. Something strange like “not so very scarf”.

Thanks for your help. :hugs:

Tamar

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I dont know what its called but Ive always admired this stitch.

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Hi, Tamar,

One stitch that might work is the knitted linen stitch. For the item you have in mind, you may want to use a smaller size needle than you normally would with the yarn you have chosen. This will help make the fabric stiffer. Here is a scarf made with linen stitch: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-mania-scarf This scarf is made with lots of colors, but linen stitch looks good also in solid colors or in varigated yarns too.

Have fun,
Sr. Dorothy

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That is a gorgeous stitch. When you figure it out, please post it. (It is not a linen stitch, which I also love) and I looked online (yes, I went down that rabbit hole!).

Thanks everyone,
I found what I was looking for!


This pattern sure is dens and quite stiff, perfect for a little bag.

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