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.
Finished Size: 12" wide at top edge, 14" wide at bottom, 3 3/4" deep at base, and 10 1/2" tall from base to top edge (excluding strap), after felting.
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 souffle (dark brown, CC), 1 skein.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st before felting; about 18 1/2 sts and 27 1/2 rows = 4" in St st after felting (your result may vary).
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.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2007