My pet peeve about tote bags is that many don’t have any side pockets and all the small but essential stuff disappears in the dark depths of the bag.
So I came up with these “Bag Buddies” - little pouches that can be attached to the handles of a bigger bag.
Plop the Bag Buddy inside your tote, and when you need it, just tug at the cord to unearth the pouch and easily access your keys, lip balm, chewing gum, and whatever else you need.

This pattern is ideal for using up small amounts of sock yarn and looks especially pretty when knitted with self-striping or variegated yarn, provided the colors have enough contrast.

The instructions are written.

This pattern is a quick knit.
With a shorter cord it can also be used as a regular pouch for all sorts of purposes.

Size S: Circumference 16 cm / 6.25”, Height 9 cm / 3.5”
Size M: Circumference 20 cm / 7.75”, Height 11 cm / 4.25”
Size L: Circumference 24 cm / 9.5”, 13 cm / 5”

You will need one main color and two contrast colors.
Main color: approximately 10 (15, 20) grams or 40 (60, 80) meters / 44 (66, 88) yards
Contrast color: approximately 41.5 meters / 1.6 yards
Plus some extra for making the cord (optional).