MULTISTRIPE TOTE

Knit Simple Spring/Summer 2013 #16

Design by Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Brush up on your intarsia skills to work the horizontal and vertical stripes on this sunny tote. Store-bought handles and a fabric lining add structure and polish to the finished look.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Provence by Classic Elite Yarns, 1¾oz/50g hanks, each approx 102yd/93m (mercerized cotton)
• 2 hanks each in #5810 marine (navy A), #5863 sunny side up (yellow B), #5895 watermelon (salmon C), #5881 wild willow (green D), #5847 Delft blue (E)
• Two size 6 (4mm) circular needles, each 32″/80cmlong OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One additional size 6 (4mm) needle for 3-needle bind-off
• Two 24″/61cm leather handles, sample handles from www.somersetdesigns.com
• 1yd/1m cotton fabric for lining
• 1yd/1m heavy interfacing for lining
• Cardboard for base

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Width 18½”/47cm
• Length 15″/38cm

GAUGE
21 sts and 28 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles.

Delivery Method: via E-mail as an Electronic PDF