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Fabulous Felt Totes (AC-43)

by Leigh Radford

Published in

Fiber Trends

Craft

Knitting

Category

Bag → Tote

Published

January 2001

Yarns suggested

Naturally Alpine 8 Ply

Trendsetter Yarns Flora

Trendsetter Yarns Charming

Yarn weight

DK / 8 ply (11 wpi)

Gauge

11 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in stockinette before felting using a double strand of wool

Needle size

US 11 - 8.0 mm

US 13 - 9.0 mm

Yardage

650 - 1350 yards (594 - 1234 m)

Sizes available

Small: 13" wide, 12" deep; Medium: 17" wide, 14" deep; Large: 18" wide, 17" deep.

This pattern is available for $5.95.

Sturdy felt tote bags in three sizes have novelty yarn highlights felted in. You will want to make several to use as knitting project totes, shopping, or travel bags. Choose a novelty yarn to suit your style.

Yarn Requirements:

Main Yarn: 650 (1030, 1350) yds of a DK or light worsted weight wool that will felt easily and firmly. Yarn is held double throughout.

Novelty Yarn: Approximately 70 (100, 125) yards. Shown in Trendsetter’s Flora in the small and large totes and Charm in the medium tote.

Needles: Size 13 25” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge. Size 11 straight needles for handles.

For more information, see: http://fibertrends.com/viewer/patterns/AC43.html