The Storybook Tote is knit flat in the linen stitch, creating a firm, tightly structured fabric with natural stretch resistance. Two panels are seamed together and finished with metal keyring hardware and leather purse straps — a detail that adds both durability and quiet elegance. Made with repurposed super bulky yarn, it’s an eco-conscious project with a subtle halo finish that gives it unmistakable handmade charm.

About:
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly

Techniques:
Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit & Purl Stitches
Slipped Stitches
Yarn in Front & Yarn in Back

Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 148 - 158 yards (135 - 145 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Re-spun Thick & Quick, Whipped Cream
Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Circular Needles with a 24” (60cm) Cable, or longer
Tapestry / Darning Needle
2 Leather Purse Straps: Length: 24’’(60 cm), width: 0.8’’ (2 cm), Thickness: 0.17’’ (0.45 cm)
4 - 25mm Key Rings
Safety Pins

Gauge:
13 STS & 26 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the linen stitch without steaming or blocking, using US 11 (8mm) circular needles.

Notes:
Not reversible.
Knit top down.
The CO edge is the top.
Knit using the linen stitch.
Knit 2 sides and then seam them together.
When I made a mistake I had to tink, or unknit, back to the mistake. This isn’t a very forgiving pattern.
Knit flat on circular needles, which are used to hold the large number of CO stitches, without joining in the round.

Terms:
All patterns are written in English.
This listing is for the PDF knitting pattern so you can knit this yourself. The finished item is not included.
Return Policy — As this is a digital download, purchases are final. If you have any trouble accessing your files, just message me and I’ll sort it out.
When you make something from my patterns, you’re welcome to sell your finished items — a credit to Brome Fields is always appreciated. Please don’t redistribute or resell the patterns themselves. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you so much,
Jennifer :)