This pattern was first sold on Knit Picks’ Independent Designers Partnership. I am happy to say that it sold 53 copies of the pattern, and no complaints!

There is no need to add a lining since it is felted, but if you want to, feel free. Depending on what you may want to carry around in the tote and how heavy it is, a lining will help to reinforce the handles for the heavier stuff. I use mine for usual purse stuff, plus a water bottle, and it holds up very nicely.

Easy enough for a beginner who wants to kick it up a notch, or a beginner+ (also known as “easy” and “easy+).