Carry all your summer essentials in style with this summery striped tote. Double seed stitch gives this tote texture and interest and jute handles complete the look.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Approximately 13” wide by 9” tall by 1½” deep
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in double moss st
Materials
Yarn:
Bernat Super Value (acrylic; 426 yards [389 meters]/197 grams): #00607 Berry (MC), 1 ball; #07391 White (CC), 1 ball
Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm) straight needles
Notions: Yarn needle; two 18” jute purse handles
Special Stitches
Double Seed Stitch Pattern (DSS)
Rows 1-2: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rows 3-4: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-4 for pattern.
Pattern
Side Panel (make 2)
With MC, CO 48 sts.
Rows 1-8: Work in DSS. Change to CC.
Rows 9-16: Work in DSS. Change to MC.
Rows 17-24: Work in DSS. Change to CC.
Rows 25-32: Work in DSS. Change to MC.
Rows 33-40: Work in DSS. Change to CC.
Rows 41-48: Work in DSS. Change to MC.
Rows 49-56: Work in DSS.
Bind off in pattern.
Front Panel
With MC and RS of Side Panel facing, pick up and knit 40 sts along side of panel.
Rows 1-8: Work in DSS. Change to CC.
Rows 9-16: Work in DSS. Change to MC.
Rows 17-24: Work in DSS. Change to CC.
Rows 25-32: Work in DSS.
Bind off in pattern.
Repeat for second Side Panel.
Base
With MC, CO 58 sts.
Work 9 rows in DSS.
Bind off in pattern.
Finishing
Sew top of Front Panels to opposite Side Panels. Sew base in place.
Sew on handles.
Weave in ends.
Great for traveling.