Knit Simple Spring/Summer 2010 #21

design by Rosemary Drysdale

Carry your picnic goodies in this textured tote, which is worked in one piece.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 3oz/100g hanks, each approx 220yd/210m (cotton)

1 hank each in #3717 taupe (A), #3748 yellow (B), #3740 dark green (C), #3746 green (D), and #3733 blue (E)

One pair size 4 (3.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Two 1"/3cmstraps, each approx 30"/76cm long

2 pieces of cardboard for sides each 11 x 14"/28 x 35.5cm

1 piece of cardboard for bottom of bag, 3 x 14"/9 x 35.5cm

Fabric for lining 21 x 36/53.5 x 91.5cm

Stitch markers

SIZES

One size.

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Approx 30"/76cm wide x 16"/40.5cm long before assembly

Approx 16"/40.5cm wide x 12"/31cm long x 3"/9cm deep after assembly

GAUGE

22 sts and 32 rows to 4"/10cm over St st using size 4 (3.5mm) needles.