Tote Trio (1 knitted, 2 woven) by Judith Shangold

Tote Trio (1 knitted, 2 woven)

Knitting
October 2010
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
525 yards (480 m)
small, medium, large
English

Make yourself a tote or two. Many knitters are enamored with the rigid-heddle looms, so we include directions for woven and knit variations. They are fun, fresh, and easy.

Notions needed:
extra needle for 3-needle bind-off
stitch markers
pair of purse handles
1 yd cotton fabric for lining
1.5 yds. cotton covered piping 1/4 inch diameter
plastic canvas 3.5” X 12”

Woven versions requirements: rigid heddle loom with 12(20)“ weaving width
8 dent (7.5) dent heddle
2 (4) shuttles
3 (4) yds. waste yarn
1 yd. lining fabric
1 yd. fusible interfacing, medium wt.
1 pair 26” long straps (small woven tote)
plastic handles (large woven tote)