Branching Out Tote by Janet Brani

Branching Out Tote

Crochet
September 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
8.0 mm (L)
1260 yards (1152 m)
US
English

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Note: All measurements apply after felting.
Height: 10 inches, excluding Tabs
Circumference at top edge: 25 inches
Base: 4 1/2 inches x 7 inches
Tie: 3/4 inch wide x 45 inches long
Strap: 1 1/4 inches wide x 55 inches long

Materials

  • Patons Classic Wool medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (3 1/2 oz/210 yds/100g per ball): 3 balls #00224 grey mix, 2 balls #00225 dark grey mix, 1 ball #77223 lemongrass
  • Size L/11/8mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Sewing thread or embroidery floss and needle
  • Large eye sharp needle
  • Disposable razor
  • 1-inch #198911 D-rings by Sew-Ology: 4
  • 1-inch #319368 slide buckles by Sew-Ology at Hobby Lobby: 2
  • 1-inch #336263 swivel snap hooks by Sew-ology: 2
  • Small (13/8- and 15/8-inch) pompom maker #3124 by Clover (optional)

Gauge
With 2 strands held tog: 10 sc = 5 inches; 10 sc rows in front lps = 5 inches