Eco-Tote

Knitting
March 2009
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on smaller needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
370 yards (338 m)
One size
English

Reusable hemp shopping bag, with straps and seams knitted in an unbroken line for incredible strength.

Skill Level: Easy

Sizing Information:

  • One size
  • Finished circumference: 31” / 79cm
  • Finished length (from top of strap to base): 17.5” / 44.5 cm

Materials:

  • 370 yd / 335 m (3 skeins) Lanaknits Hemp for Knitting, All Hemp 6 (100% long fiber hemp, each approx. 3.5 oz / 1005 and 165 yd / 150 m), in color 018 Sapphire (light/double knitting)
  • One 6 mm / US 10 circular needle, 16-24” / 40.5-61 cm long
  • One pair 4 mm / US 6 needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 20 yd / 18 m Ribbon, 1/4” / 6 mm wide
  • Two double-pointed needles 6 mm / US 10 (for I-cord)
  • 1 Sheet of plastic needlepoint mesh at least 18” x 13” / 45.5 cm x 30.5 cm
  • One 5 mm or 6 mm / US H-8 or J-10 crochet hook