September Berries Felted Tote Bag by Janet Scanlon

September Berries Felted Tote Bag

Knitting
January 2003
DK (11 wpi) ?
12 stitches = 4 inches
in circular stockinette stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
700 yards (640 m)
after felting: 10.5" x 5" x 10" (26.5cm x 12.5 cm x 25.5cm)
English

Summary: Felted tote bag with flap and button closure and two I-cord handles.

Size Details:

  • Before felting: 13.5” by 6.5” x 18” (34.5cm x 16.5cm x 46cm)
  • After felting: 10.5” x 5” x 10” (26.5cm x 12.5 cm x 25.5cm)
  • I-cord straps: 60” (152.5cm) before felting; 40” (101.5cm) after felting

Materials:

  • 700 yds. feltable DK yarn; or 2 skeins Mountain Colors Weaver’s Wool Quarters
  • one set of 24” (61cm) long circulars and 2 double-pointed needles in whichever size needle produces gauge
  • tapestry needle
  • 4 stitch markers
  • 3/4” (2cm) decorative button for bag flap (optional)
  • sewing thread and needle to attach button (optional)

From Simple Knits: You can make this bag with or without the flap; the flap piece can be used as a pocket for the bag instead. Select a bold button for this special and versatile bag.