Practical in purpose and full to the brim with minimalist chic, this
naturalistic accessory is perfect for the cool, crisp days of winter.

MATERIALS

Drops Alaska Aran,
100% wool,
50g/70m/77yds
Yarn A: O White 02
x 5 balls
Yarn B: Sage Green 65
x 2 balls
Yarn C: Olive 51 x 1 ball
4mm hook
Rope or thin leather strip
for the pull tie, 1mm/1/8in
thick, 1.5cm/½in wide,
114cm/45in long
Two thin leather strips
for straps, 1mm/1/8in
thick, 1.5cm/½in wide,
68cm/26 ¾in long
Leather punch
Yarn needle
Three metal D-rings,
25mm/1in

YARN ALTERNATIVES

You can use any aran-weight
yarn to achieve a similar
effect.

TENSION

Work 17tr and 8.5 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in
using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
However, exact tension is not
crucial for this project.

MEASUREMENTS

Width: 39cm/15¼in.
Length: 46cm/18in.