This project was inspired by the Tons of Techniques Tote retreat. Although only one option for the cable pattern is provided, the concepts covered in the pattern can be implemented with any pattern stitch.

We encourage you to get creative with both your stitch patterns and your bag shapes.

Gauge is provided, but matching gauge is not required. Be advised, however, that the finished dimensions of your bag will vary based on changes in your gauge, as will the yardage required.

Finished Size
Base is approximately 5” x 9.5”
Bag is approximately 5” tall

Yarn
Sample was made with Black Water Abbey Worsted Weight Wool in color Jacob
400 yds - Worsted weight

Needles
Two 3.75 mm (US #5) 22” Circular Needle
Four 3.75 mm (US #5) Double-Pointed Needles (DPN)

Notions
4 Stitch Markers
Cable Needle
2 Large sheets of #7 Plastic Canvas

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Stockinette (NOTE: The gauge is taken in stockinette stitch even though the pattern is done in a variety of stitches)

Skills Required
• Picking up stitches
• Comfortable creating cables
• 3-Needle Bind-Off
• Working with charted designs
• Working single color double knit fabric
• Weaving stitches together (Kitchener Stitch)

This pattern is part of the Next Level Knit-Along (#NextLevelKAL) on EduKnit.com. Inside the pattern you’ll find helpful links to all the techniques required, so you can learn as you knit and have expert support the whole way through the project.

For more information, visit EduKnit.com/NextLevel.

Note: This pattern was first published as part of the Knitability pattern line and has been re-worked and tech edited again. To see the former pattern page, visit http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/texture-tote