Chunky Tote by Suss Cousins

Chunky Tote

Knitting
March 2007
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
2 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in garter stitch using larger needles
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
264 yards (241 m)
approximately 12" (30.5cm) wide, 8.5" (21.5cm) high, 4" (10cm) deep
English

Summary: Garter stitch tote with strap and button closure, knit in super bulky wool.

Yarn Details: 264 yds. (241 m) super bulky wool; or 3 skeins Horstia Marokko

Additional Materials:

  • crochet hook size I (5.5mm)
  • 1 wooden button, 1.5” (3.8cm)
  • yarn needle

From Hollywood Knits: You use the same yarn for the handles but knit it on smaller needles. A huge wooden button closure in dark and light rosewood is gorgeous. For a more elegant touch, use a shell button.