Easy Knitted Bag Pattern and Giveaway

Giveaway Bag

I love handbags! I have probably mentioned this a hundred times once or twice....So I decided I would knit one to make for one of you lovely readers. And being quite a stubborn old thing I decided to just kinda make one and see what happens rather than go by a pattern, so I've added my instructions as well. 
This is quite a little bag measuring 8" by 7" so I think it would be a perfect Christmas gift for any little Princesses out there :)
This is my first pattern so  I hope it is clear and helpful.  It is definitely nice and simple. (Some may say , just like me)


Pattern
Using 6mm needle and 100g Chunky Wool 
Bag
Cast on 30 stitches
Knit 5 rows
Work in stocking stitch until piece measures 12"
Knit 5 rows and then Cast Off
Handles (make 2)
Cast on 5 stitches
Knit until piece measures 10"
Pocket (Optional)
Cast on 10 stitches
Work in Stocking Stitch until piece measures 2" 
Knit 4 rows 
Cast off


Sew the pocket as desired (I have mine on the inside, but it would also look good on the outside)
Fold the main bag piece in half and then sew up the sides.
Sew both of the handles in place

All the Pieces

"Bag" before it is sewn up

Pocket on the inside

Giveaway Bag

 This is my first Giveaway so I am quite excited.

How to enter

There are three chances to win so good luck  : )

1. Follow me, either by email or Google Reader and leave me a comment to tell me you have done so
2. Leave a comment on this post saying whether you would keep this bag or gift it at Christmas
3. Link back to me on your blog and leave me a comment to let me know you have done so

This is open until midnight GMT  Tuesday 29th November when a winner will be chosen at random.

This is open to everybody and Good Luck!