Finished Size: 12" wide at top edge, 14" wide at bottom, 3¾" deep at base, and 10½" tall from base to top edge (excluding strap), after felting.
The designer uses an intricate cable to add structure to the Celtic Tote. Accented with contrast embroidery before fulling, the motifs use infinite-line techniques to mimic Celtic knot work.

Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/ 113 g): #M08 wild oak (medium brown, MC), 3 skeins; #M151 chocolate soufflé (dark brown, CC), 1 skein.
Yarn Weight:
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st before felting; about 18½ sts and 27½ rows = 4" in St st after felting (your result may vary).
WPI (Wraps per inch):

Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one sheet of plastic mesh canvas for stiffening base; one ?" button.

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Originally Published in Interweave Knits, Winter 2007