Pinnate Tote by illitilli

Pinnate Tote

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in Slip Stitch Chevron pattern on 4.5 mm needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
453 yards (414 m)
one size - approx 31.5 cm wide x 34.5 cm high, with 35.5 cm drop (strap).
English

Yarn: Aran weight (#4 medium).
Shown in Quince and Co. Kestral. 6 hanks.
Colour A: 4 hanks, Byzantium. 276 m.
Colour B: 2 hanks, Senza. 138m.

Notions: stitch marker; two 5cm D rings; tapestry needle; stitch holder; cloth tape if desired.

This casual linen tote features a graphic slip-stitch chevron pattern inspired by pinnate leaf forms, in which leaflets are arranged on either side of a stem in pairs opposite each other. The cool carryall is worked flat in pieces and seamed.