{"product_id":"modular-knitting-basics-modular-bento-bag-july-2026","title":"Modular Knitting Basics: Modular Bento Bag — July 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular Knitting Basics: Modular Bento Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shana Cohen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e: $70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thursday, July 30, 2:00–5:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: A cute and colorful knitted bag to hold your crafting? To hold your apricots? To hold a wee present for a loved one? Why not?? You could, for example, fit quite a few Polly Pockets in one of these bags (or a book, or some Jolly Ranchers, or a Doodle Deck, or . . . ). In this workshop with designer Shana Cohen of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shanalines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShanalines Designs\u003c\/a\u003e, you’ll learn everything you need to know to make an adorable and highly functional bento bag. As a bonus, please note that this is one of those projects whose construction holds some satisfying surprises: an aha moment lies in store for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e: Students must be comfortable with garter stitch, slipping stitches, pattern reading, and working a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nInTc67iS9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecrochet provisional cast-on\u003c\/a\u003e in order to complete the homework. In addition, you should have experience picking up stitches at the edge of knitted fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e: You will need to knit the first square (smallest size) prior to class, as described in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin\/max number of participants\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to bring along\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 40g worsted weight cotton, preferably in 2 or more colors, purchased from Spun (we suggest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/yarn-fiber\/products\/pima100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBerroco Pima 100\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS6 circular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/all-knitting-needles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eknitting needle\u003c\/a\u003e, 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth waste yarn in contrast color for provisional cast on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/crochet-hooks-sets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecrochet hook\u003c\/a\u003e for provisional cast on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/stitch-markers-holders-stoppers\/products\/purl-strings-sweater-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etubing\u003c\/a\u003e, waste yarn, or needle holder to hold live stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/stitch-markers-holders-stoppers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003estitch markers\u003c\/a\u003e (minimum 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/chibimini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/scissors-snips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/collections\/tape-measures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTape measure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA digital or printed copy of the “Modular Bento Bag” pattern by Shanalines Designs (available to purchase on Ravelry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/modular-bento-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54036794376405,"sku":"8851568","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8133\/9605\/files\/BentoBag.jpg?v=1781376728","url":"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/modular-knitting-basics-modular-bento-bag-july-2026","provider":"Spun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}