The base of the My Toth Bag is worked back and forth in Linen Stitch, creating a flat, sturdy fabric with a woven look. Even though it looks a bit intricate, this stitch is just a simple two-row repeat with knits, purls, and slipped stitches. Once the base is done, you’ll pick up stitches around the edges to form the foundation for the rest of the bag.
The body is knitted in the round using a longer circular needle, but you can also use two shorter ones if you prefer.
It features the fun and rhythmic Loop Pattern, giving the bag a beautifully textured look, kind of like a wicker basket.
Like the base, the shoulder straps are worked in Linen Stitch, but in the round. This makes them strong and durable—perfect for everyday use.
The finished bag is a versatile tote, great for daily errands or as a knitting bag. It’s up to you—enjoy!

As usual, video tutorials will help you throughout the pattern mastering all special techniques.

Finished Measurements
• Circumference: 78.5 cm / 31.5”
• Height (from base to top of body): 37.5 cm / 15”

Yarn / Yardage
An additional 15% of yarn has been included in the total yardage estimate. Please note that actual yardage may vary if any adjustments are made to the pattern.
• Yarn used: 6 skeins of Søstrene Grene, Anna & Clara’s 100% organic cotton 8/4 yarn in the Curry colourway.
Each skein is approximately (approx) 50 g (1.76 oz) and 160 m (175 yds).
• Substitute yarn: approx 858 m / 939 yds of fingering-weight yarn that meets the required gauge.

Gauge / Tension
• Linen Stitch: 40 stitches and 69.25 rows/rounds = 10 cm / 4”
• Loop Pattern: 28 sts and 66.75 rnds = 10 cm / 4”
Gauge swatches should be worked on size 3 mm / US 2.5 needles.

Needles and Hooks
• Provisional Cast-On with Needle and Hook: 2.5 mm (60–80 cm) / US 1.5 (24–32”) long circular ndls and a 2.5 mm / US 1.5 crochet hook (or two sizes smaller than your gauge-size ndls)
• Base and main body: 3 mm (80 cm) / US 2.5 (32”) long circ ndls (gauge-size ndls)
• Bottom of body and shoulder straps: 3 mm (120–150) cm / US 2.5 (48–60”) long circ ndls (gauge-size ndls)
• Slip-Stitch Crochet Bind-Off: 2.5 mm / US 1.5 crochet hook (or two sizes smaller than your gauge-size ndls)
Note: choose ndl lengths based on your personal preferences and knitting style.

Notions
• Contrast-colour waste yarn (for the Provisional Cast-On with Needle and Hook and for holding live sts)
• 1 removable stitch marker
• Row counter (optional, but helpful for tracking rows/rnds)
• Blunt tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
• Scissors

Techniques Used
• Provisional Cast-On with Needle and Hook
• Working in the round and back and forth
• Knit and purl sts
• Slip st with yarn held in back or front (sl1 wyib or wyif)
• Picking up and knitting sts
• Decrease: k 2 together (k2tog)
• Increase: make 1 left (M1L)
• Slip-Stitch Crochet Bind-Off
• Incorporating new sts into an established patt
• Purled Cable Cast-On

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

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