Old Shale Knit Tote by Janessa Mann

Old Shale Knit Tote

Knitting
March 2026
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
1 repeat = 4 inches
in Old shale stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
273 - 328 yards (250 - 300 m)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This easily customizable knit tote bag features the old shale stitch, an i-cord handle, and is knit in the round. I recommend using a natural yarn, but gauge and weight can be adjusted.
The sample is knit with two strands of dk held together for strength.

Skills:

  • judy’s magic cast-on
  • knitting lace in the round
  • knits, purls, k2tog, yarn-overs -i-cord