Chain-work crochet calls to mind old-fashioned fishing nets--some of which used to be made this very same way. The finished product is strong yet supple and hides nothing yet carries everything. Isn’t that how we all want to be?

This bag is sized to fit everything from kale and fresh fruit from the farmer’s market to a yoga mat and a water bottle. It’s crocheted out of s strong blend of cotton and acrylic, so you can toss it in the washer and dryer should it ever get stained or dirty from anything you pick up in your travels.

As you crochet, think about what you want this bag to hold--it could be chips and sandwiches for a picnic in the park, or books from the library. And then take these thoughts a step further--if we are like this bag, strong and flexible, a slate that can be wiped clean again and again, what do we want to carry within ourselves? What will you take with you every day, and what will you let go of?