One of my original designs, this quick and easy knitting pattern makes a roomy, sturdy bag once it’s fulled in your washing machine. The pattern can be easily adapted to your liking--change the width of the stripes, take the stripes out all together, add embellishments or not …whatever your heart desires.

The finished size is approximately 11 1/2” high by 11” wide (depending on yarn and felting method used). The featured tote used under 670 yards of worsted weight 100% wool yarn (one skein of each of three colors) and just a touch of freehand needle felting. The variation also pictured uses two colors of yarn--a variegated yarn for the body and a coordinating, solid color for the base, top edging, and I-cord strap.

Speaking of the strap, it’s placement offers options so you can wear it long and over your shoulder, or short and over your arm. You can change from short to long and back again in a second. Either option cinches up the opening so your belongings stay tucked inside.

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