Construction: This knit tote features a solid base and stretchy lace sides. You begin with a diagonal base knit back and forth before switching to knitting in the round to make the sides, top, and handles. This means minimal ends to weave in and no seams to sew.

Skill level: Intermediate
Skills needed: Knitting and purling in the round, kfb and m1 increases, k2tog and ssk decreases, picking up stitches, yarn overs.
Height: 15”
Length: 12”
Width: 5”

Gauge: 24 stitches and 48 rows per 4-inches in garter stitch on US 5 (3.75 mm)

Materials:

• US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular needle.
• US 9 (5.5 mm) 20” circular needle.
• 375 yards DK weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn. Samples shown use Lion Brand Comfy Cotton (50% cotton, 50% acrylic), 392 yards/ 200 g in the Whipped Cream and Silver Lining.
• One stitch marker. Optional: 3 contrasting stitch markers.
• Yarn needle.
• Scissors.