A few little preliminary notes: This project is knit in one piece from the bottom to the top, so you'll have to weave in your tails as you go. The same is true for the lentils and potpourri - start filling half way through the project, and keep filling as you knit. Finally, just change colors whenever the feeling strikes.

So, to begin: 

• Cast on 8st. Distribute st evenly on 4 double pointed needles and join to work in the round.

(This and the next round are a bit tricky. Try to stay calm and just address each needle in its turn, allowing the other 3 to spin and squirm. You can straighten each needle out when you get to it.)

Rnd 1: Knit into the front and back (kf&b) of every st. (16st)

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: Kf&b every stitch. (32st)

Rnds 4 and 5: Knit.

Rnd 6: *K1, kf&b, repeat from * to end of rnd. (48st) 

Rnd 7: Knit.

Here's what the bottom of the sachet should look like at this point: 

Rnd 8: Purl.

Now that you're done with the bottom, you can eliminate one of the needles. Just slip your stitches around so that there are 16st on each of three needles.

Rnd 9: *K6, knit 2 together (k2tog), repeat from * to end of rnd. (42st)

Knit 6 rnds.

Next rnd: *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. (36st)

Knit 5 rnds.

Next rnd: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. (30st)

Knit 4 rnds.

Perfect moment for the first round of filling. Start with a good layer of lentils.

Next rnd: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. (24st)

Knit 3 rnds.

If you're fortunate enough to own a funnel, now would be a good time to use it. If you haven't quite gotten around to that purchase, plan B is to roll a piece of paper into a cone. Pour some potpourri into your funnel.

.

Next rnd: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. (18st)

Knit 2 rnds.

Next rnd: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. (12st)

Knit 1 rnd.

Next rnd: K2tog, 6 times. (6st)

Cut an 18" tail and weave it through remaining stitches. Pull tight. You can use the tail for the next step.