Whether you’re packing for a trip to the beach, or picking up souvenirs on your adventures, this handy tote will have room for everything! It’s made from outdoor yarn, which is fade and mildew resistant, with plenty of stretch to accommodate those oversized beach towels.

It’s knit from the bottom up, starting with a small rectangle. Stitches are picked up around each side, and the body of the tote is then knit in the round. An applied I-cord bind off gives the tote a clean and sturdy edge, and the addition of grommets keeps the simple rope handles nicely in place. A step-by-step video tutorial is included.

Pattern Details:

Yarn
50 yds/46 m (1 skein) Bernat Maker Outdoor
317 yds/290 m (2 skeins) Bernat Maker Outdoor Stripes

Needles
US 10/6 mm 32 in circular needles
US 11/8 mm 32 in circular needles

Notions
Locking stitch markers
Yarn needle
½ in grommet kit
2 ½ yds of ⅜ in braided rope trim

Gauge
12 ½ sts and 20 rows = 4 in in Stockinette st with larger needles

Size
One: 16 in wide by 14 in tall when laid flat