Plein Air Tote Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Conterpane cables make up the sides of this oversized knitted tote. The bag features a dense knit in a blend of llama/wool yarn, great structure, a fabric lining and leather handles, making it perfect for carrying large and heavy objects.

Finished Size: 17″ wide, 19″ high, and 5″ deep.
Yarn: Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3820 vista blue, 11 skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: Front, back, side, and bottom panels -size 10″ (6.5 mm): 40″ circular (cir), 24″ cir, and set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn). I-cord-size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 2 dpn. Reversible trim -size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holder; waste yarn for provisional CO; leather handles (shown: Grayson E large rolled 25″ leather handles, distributed by Muench Yarns); yd of heavy lining fabric; 1- yd of 22″ wide heavyweight interfacing; sewing needle and thread; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Fall 2010