There is a free video tutorial available to go alongside the written pattern: https://youtu.be/KCcYfxULNGA

PATTERN INFORMATION
This is a simple granny square tote bag design with written instructions as well as a chart. Each granny square is repeated a total of 18 times, and connected on the final row with the join-as-you-go method. Two sides are seamed together to create the bag shape, with the straps worked individually and then seamed to the top of the bag. A fabric lining is optional, following a tutorial by Mason Yarn Designs.

MATERIALS
Yarn
330g (530m / 577yds) of 8/8 Cotton yarn or 8/4 Cotton yarn held double or any DK weight yarn.

Colour A - 40m / 44yds
Colour B - 160m / 175yds
Colour C - 180m / 197yds
Colour D - 150m / 164yds

Yarn options (amount per skein):
LindeHobby Cotton 8/8 (50g / 80m / 87.4yds)
Hjertegarn Cotton 8/8 (50g / 80m / 87.4yds)
Drops Paris (50g / 75m / 82 yds)

Hooks
4mm (US G/6, UK 8)
Notions
Darning Needle
Scissors

Optional: Fabric to line the bag approx. 44cm (17.3”) x 135cm (53.2”) a piece

SIZING
One Size
Bag - 34cm (13.3”) x 34cm (13.3”)
Straps - 4.5 (1.7”) x 49cm (19.2”)

GAUGE
1 Granny Square = 10.5 x 10.5cm (4.25 x 4.25”) following rows 1-4 only, with a 4mm (US G/6, UK 8) hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

DIFFICULTY
This is an advanced pattern. Techniques to be familiar with: dc, sc, sk, sl st, join-as-you-go method

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
As stated by the UK Copyright Notice, this pattern comes with a licence (permission) to create the work set out in the pattern. However, that licence sets out the following restrictions:

• You are not able to pass on or sell any copy of the pattern.
• The sale of finished items is permitted, but credit must be given.
• Producing and selling a pattern based on ‘reverse engineering’ or copying from a photograph or drawing of this pattern is not permitted.
• Copying substantial parts of this pattern to produce and sell your own pattern is not permitted.