Handle is worked from the center down, and then stitches are cast on for the sides of the bag; the rest of the tote is worked in the round. Both sides are bound off together at the bottom. The lining is constructed from coordinating fabric and hand-sewn into the bag.

Called Sanibel Tote in most recent issue

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
14 inches wide x 12 inches deep (excluding handle)

Materials

• Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (worsted weight; 50% alpaca/50% merino wool;100 yds/100g per skein): 3 skeins rusty orange #2010
• Size 9 (5.5mm) 29-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
• Spare needle for 3-needle bind-off
• Stitch marker
• Stitch holders
• 1/2 yard of fabric for lining

Gauge
16 sts and 24 rows/rnds = 4 inches/10cm in Shell pat.