A classic, no-frills design, three balls of chunky yarn and a simple stitch pattern are all you need to master the minimalist look, and here’s the proof - go back to basics and nail the pared-back look with this simple handbag! Knitted in a soft, marled sandstone shade, this tote will go with almost anything - lucky, as you’ll want to take it with you wherever you go!

• Yarn
3 x 100g balls of King Cole Magnum Chunky in Sandstone (shade 1437)

6mm (UK 4, US 10) needles
Tapestry needle

TENSION
19 sts and 32 rows over pattern using 6mm needles to make a 10cm or 4in square

FINISHED SIZE
29cm (11½in) wide by 25cm (9¾in) deep, not including the handle