Tortile Tote 1915 by Carla Malcomb

Tortile Tote 1915

Crochet
February 2015
yarn held together
Aran
+ Aran
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in swatch made with 2 strands held together
10.0 mm (N/P)
700 yards (640 m)
one size 14" x 11" (36 cm x 28 cm)
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available for $5.50 USD
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This roomy, felted wool handbag has a beautiful natural texture. Lovely as it stands or embellished with a vintage button or seasonal pin. No lining needed. Simple, seamless, soft, & sturdy.

First, crochet with two strands of wool held together. Then, do the felting process in the washing machine. Hot water, detergent, and agitation will cause stitches to shrink and form a durable solid fabric to shape and let dry.

STITCHES:
ch, sc, slst (US version)
ch, dc, slst (UK version)

Easy to follow format with instructions for felting + abbreviation key with descriptions. Photo tutorial shows exactly where to place your hook & stitches.
(Printing instructions without these photos is optional.)

SKILL:
Easy (Beginner+)

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