MARKET TOTE

Knit.1 Spring/Summer 2008 #28
By Tanis Gray

All the stitches come to market in this chic tote—the main part of the pouch is worked in a stockinette stitch while a star-stitched center panel leads up to garter-stitched side ties and straps. A fabric lining keeps this bag durable.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS
• 10 balls in #361 Jute of Cotton Jeans by RYC/Westminster Fibers, Inc., 1¾oz/50g balls, each approx 82yd/75m (cotton)
• One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE TO GET THE GAUGE
• Tapestry needle
• 1yd/1m lining fabric
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Magnetic closure

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• One size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bottom width 20″/51cm
• Top width 18″/45.5cm
• Height 11″/28cm

GAUGE
• 14 sts and 22 rows over 4″/10cm St st using 2 strands of yarn.

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