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Toy Tote designed by Lisa Jacobs
A toy tote is a must-have for any traveling parent. Carry all your child’s toys in this generously sized backpack. At your destination, loosen the drawstring and the toy tote flattens out into a circular play mat. Suitable for all ages.
Skill Level Easy
Yarn Weight 5
Finished Size 43” diameter and 21 ½ “ long, folded into backpack.
Yarn Berroco Comfort Chunky (50% nylon, 50% acrylic; 150 yd 138 m/3 ½ oz 100 g): #5726 cornflower, 10 balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) and 40” circular (cir). Size 10 (6 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; sewing needle; matching sewing thread; 2 yd 1” polyester belt webbing; 1” parachute buckle; two 1” strap adjusters; 5 yd 1” ribbon; 6 mm dual hole barrel cord lock; 6” zipper.
Gauge 16 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in Seed st on smaller needle.