This pattern is perfect for beginners
Comes with a cheat sheet table with acronyms, full name and full instructions. This pattern also is written using pictures for better visualization. I used barley enough yarn using 2 balls of Bernat Handi-Crafter Stripped yarn. You do not need to sew in a liner, but I did add step by step directions on how to make a liner for your bag. If you plan on making a liner you will need fabric slightly larger than your bag, sewing needles, pins to hold the fabric in place and scissors.
You can use any weight 4 yarn doesn’t need to be Bernat brand I just use certain brands that are less work on my wrists. I find Bernat easy to work with and love how soft it is.