This delightful small project sprang from Erika Knight’s practice of using up every scrap she can after she designs a collection. If you don’t want to wait for your own leftovers, this little tote is also a great entrelac warmup, and making the lining is a perfect way to upcycle a muslin shopping bag.

If you’re game for a little improvisation, neither full skeins nor all five colors are needed to complete this project. Have fun with it!

Knitted Measurements

Approx 15.75” wide x 16.5” long (40 x 42 cm), not including handles

Yarn

Atlas by Modern Daily Knitting 2 oz (57 g) skeins, each approx 145 yds (132.5 m), 100% Rambouillet wool: 1 skein each Cork (A), Truffle (B), Pear (C), Barn Red (D), Seaglass (E), and Cedar (F)