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MÁLA TOTE
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‘You must carry your entire house in that thing!’

This is something I often hear, while extracting one object after another out of my seemingly bottomless tote bag. It goes with me everywhere, a mobile home of sorts. 
And that is exactly what I wanted to express with the Mála Tote.

A simple over the shoulder tote bag with classic proportions, Mála is roomy enough to feel like your cozy 
mini-home away from home, and sturdy enough to cope with the weight of everyday items.

The surprising construction creates structure without any sewing or grafting required, and allows for endless customisation possibilities, whilst keeping you entertained for the duration of the process.
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This pattern is part of the VARV III: Home/ Wear Collection

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZING 

bag: 40cm/ 16” x 30cm/ 12” x 10cm/ 4”
handles: 50cm/ 20” x 5cm/ 2”
(or customisable to any size)

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YARN


Honer och Eir VARV, Rejal-weight
project requires up to 600g 


Honer och Eir VARV, Lagom-weight
project requires up to 400g


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GAUGE


Rejal-weight: 8 sts x 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm 

Lagom-weight: 10 sts x 12 rows = 10cm x 10cm



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NEEDLES


Rejal-weight: 6mm, or as needed to meet gauge 



Lagom-weight: 5mm, or as needed to meet gauge 



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NOTIONS

stitch markers, measuring tape, tapestry needle, 

spare knitting needle 


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SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

picking up stitches from selvage edge; 

3-needle bind off; 

optional: provisional cast on
optional: intarsia 


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CONSTRUCTION

This tote bag is worked flat, using a seamless shaping technique. There is no grafting or sewing involved in the making of this bag.