☀️ Mountains and valleys, but make it a tote

The peaks and lines in this bag remind me of mountains and valleys, a shape straight from nature turned into a tote you will actually use. Take it to the beach, the pool, the grocery store and everywhere in between.

It works up quick, and the bulky cotton gives it strength and great stitch definition. Want it smaller? Swap to a lighter cotton and a smaller hook.

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✨ What makes it work

• Nature inspired. Peaks and valleys in three colors.
• Quick to make. Bulky cotton and a J hook keep it moving.
• Sturdy. Cotton adds strength and stitch definition.
• Flexible size. Go smaller with worsted cotton and an H hook.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Billow Bulky Cotton, Knit Picks, 2 skeins of each color, approx. 710 yds total. Colors shown: A Tea Rose, B Natural, C Gosling
• Love a swap? Fashion Cotton Big, Rico Design · Florafil, Made in America Yarns · Supreme Luxury Cotton Chunky, Wendy
• Smaller bag: H (5.0mm) hook with Handicrafter Cotton, Bernat · Kitchen Cotton or Cotton Ease, Lion Brand · Sugar’n Cream, Lily
• Hook: J (6.0mm), or size to meet gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Marker · Yarn Needle (also for french knots) · Scissors
• To finish like the sample: 2 leather or fabric belts (optional) · D-rings for the strap (or two belts at least 44” each)

⭐ Good to know

• Size: Folded in half and laid flat, 16” tall x 20” wide
• Skill level: Easy/Intermediate
• Gauge: 14 sts and 15 rows = 4” x 4” in single crochet · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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