Pack your summer essentials in style with the Asbury Beach Bag! This cheerful striped tote brings a burst of color to every adventure, whether you’re heading to the shore, the farmer’s market, or a weekend getaway. Knit in sturdy Cotton Hemp yarn with playful vertical stripes and easy garter stitch borders, this roomy bag is as practical as it is eye-catching. Perfect for beginners looking to dip their toes into colorwork, the simple construction means you’ll be showing off your new favorite carryall in no time!
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What Makes This Pattern Special
• Bold five-color vertical stripe design that knits up in a satisfying repeating sequence
• Matching striped straps worked separately and sewn on for a coordinated finish
• Sturdy Cotton Hemp yarn creates a durable bag that gets better with every use
• Worked flat and seamed at the sides, simple and beginner friendly construction
• A perfect first colorwork project, no color carrying or stranded knitting required!

Materials
• Needles: US 6 (4mm) circular needles, 24” (60 cm) cord
• Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Hemp (70% Cotton, 30% Hemp, Medium weight / Weight 4) Color A: 1 ball Deep Denim [774-110AS] Color B: 1 ball Cherry [774-113K] Color C: 1 ball Pink Rose [774-102AT] Color D: 1 ball Mint [774-168B] Color E: 1 ball Canary [774-158AH]
• Notions: Yarn needle for finishing and attaching straps

Finished Dimensions
• One Size
• Assembled: 16” wide x 12” tall
• Note: This bag will grow with use!
• Straps: approx. 16.67” (42.3 cm) long x 1.88” (4.8 cm) wide

Gauge
• 17 sts + 24 rows = 4” x 4” in stockinette stitch
• On US 6 (4mm) needles
• Note: This pattern uses a combination of stockinette and garter stitch. Garter stitch rows may have a tighter row gauge.

Skills You’ll Practice
• Cast on
• Knit
• Purl
• Garter stitch
• Stockinette stitch
• Color changes
• Seaming sides
• Attaching straps
• Bind off

Written in US knitting terminology with full written instructions and abbreviations guide included.

Skill Level
Beginner, if you can knit and purl, you can make this bag. The color changes happen between stripes so there’s no carrying yarn or complex colorwork, just knit, switch colors, and watch the stripes grow!