Shells Tote Bag: This is a beautiful and very functional tote bag. It is worked in shells that are built one upon the other. These shells follow the same principle as mitered squares. It is very easy to work this tote bag in two different colors by alternating two rows of each color. You can choose to work your tote bag in one or two colors.

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Finished Measurements: 22" (56 cm) wide X 14" (36 cm) high Materials:

• 450 yd (411 m), 75% cotton, 25% acrylic medium (worsted) weight yarn in Linen
• Knitting needles size 6 (4 mm)
• Yarn needle
• 6" (15 cm) in diameter, round Purse handles
• 46" (117 cm) X 25" (64 cm) piece of matching color lining
• 14" (36 cm) long zipper (optional)

Stitch Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch with size 6 needles or size to obtain gauge