This Stash Saver Tote is a versatile and stylish bag, perfect for carrying games, candy, gifts, or electronics. Knitted in a simple stockinette stitch and worked in the round - top down, it’s a great project for knitters of all levels. The multiple colours of yarn adds a fun and playful touch with endless creativity!

Pattern is written in 2 weights: Super Bulky and Super Bulky Light. There are 3 pattern options: single colour, 2-tone and 3-tone with a bonus duplicate stitch Christmas tree pattern!

Size:

Finished Size: Approximately 7 inches wide x 7 inches tall for both the SB and SBL.

Materials:

Super Bulky: Approximately 55 total yards of super bulky yarn in multi-colours. Each section will vary depending on pattern chosen.
Super Bulky Light: Approximately 90 total yards of super bulky yarn in multi-colours.. Each section will vary depending on pattern chosen.

Super Bulky: US size 13 (10 mm) and US 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Super Bulky Light: US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Stitch markers

Techniques Used:

• Stockinette Stitch
• I-Cord
• 3-Needle Bind Off
• Fold Over Edge
• Jogless Stripes
• Duplicate Stitch

Additional Notes:

I-Cord
The length of the I-cord can be adjusted based on your preference. You can make it longer or shorter as needed.
It’s best to feed the I-cord through the folded edge as you knit it to avoid having to thread it through at the end when the fold is completely closed.

Adjusting the Size
You can easily adjust the size of the tote to make it larger or smaller. Simply change the number of stitches cast on for a larger width (ensure it’s an even number and the drawstring holes will need to be adjusted), or the number of rows knit for the desired depth.

Color/Pattern Options
This pattern offers two options: a two-color or three-color tote, and a bonus Christmas Tree pattern with duplicate stitch! However, feel free to use as many colors as you like to use up your yarn scraps. The sample totes shown were made using leftover scraps from previous projects like beanies and headbands and reflect the amount of yarn required to make the tote to pattern.

Happy Knitting!