Lone Mesa Tote by Susan E. Kennedy

Lone Mesa Tote

Crochet
May 2023
Four Corners Yarns High Desert Heathered
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet
2.75 mm (C)
1000 - 1085 yards (914 - 992 m)
18 in (46 cm) square, 2.5 inches (6 cm) deep
US
English

From Crochet Southwest Spirit: Over 20 Bohemian Patterns Inspired by the American Southwest, available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/8ha6EvC

Lone Mesa in the canyonlands of Utah rises above the outdoor recreation mecca of Moab, offering solitude and wide-open views for miles. Turn leftover yarn scraps into impressive colorwork that’s much easier than it looks! Fringe accents and leather straps elevate the look.

Yarn
Worsted (aran) weight
Main color: 685 yards (626 m)
Contrast colors: 400 yards (366 m)

Shown in Four Corners High Desert Heathered 50% Navajo Churro and 50% merino wool yarn (200 yards/183 m per 105 g). 4 skeins undyed gray (MC), and scraps of Smokey Lavender, Brick, Rust, Mustard, Goldenseal, Olive, Fern, Aqua, Dragonfly, Teal, Aloe, and Violet.

Other materials
68 inches (173 cm) of 3/4 in (2 cm) wide leather strap
8 screw-in rivets (Chicago screws) (optional)

Skill level
Intermediate