FINISHED SIZE

Elisa's Nest Tote measures about 8 inches wide and 12 inches long when empty.  Depending on the size of the yarn you use, the bag may be bigger or smaller.  It will stretch when filled.  

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MATERIALS

one skein or approximately 175-200 yards cotton yarn
We used Rowan 4-ply Cotton in Tutti Frutti

one pair straight needles a few sizes larger than recommended for your yarn
We used US size 9 needles. 

double pointed needles in the size recommended for your yarn
We used US size 3 needles. 

crochet hook in the size recommended for your yarn
We used a 3.5mm hook.

tapestry needle 

NOTES

k2tog      decrease; knit two stitches together

psso       pass slipped stitch over 

ssk         decrease; slip, slip, knit

yo          increase; yarn over 

Check out our Decrease Tutorial for help with the techniques used in this pattern.

You can learn more about I-Cords in our I-Cord Tutorial.