Petite Knit Technicolor Tote Bag PROJECT

Technicolor Tote Bag

The Technicolor Tote Bag is worked from the bottom up in a slipped stitch pattern. The bag is worked in three strands of yarn held together throughout, and the gradual transitions between colors are achieved by continuously changing between the different colors held together (don't worry, the color changes are thoroughly described in the pattern and the pattern is supported with youtube videos). Work the bag in your favorite colors and either meticulously change colors as the pattern dictates or use the description in the pattern as a guide and inspiration and create your own interpretation of the Technicolor Tote Bag. This project also makes a GORGEOUS cushion! 

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Size

• Size: One size
• Width: 34 cm [13½ inches]
• Height: approx. 38 cm [15 inches]

Stashbusting?

This project is of course ideal for stash-busting, but the designer hasn't given actual yardage amounts in the pattern, just suggestions for the number of balls required. I explored the finished projects and found a few people who had generously entered their accurate yarn totals, and it looks like you'll need a total of 700 to 750m (900m on the outside) of DK weight yarn. A few projects say they used about 400g of yarn.

Colour

How do the colours work? You've got a few different shades working together to create a harmonious composition:

C1: A medium colour that attracts the eye (royal blue was used in the original)
C2: A dark colour (dark brown was used in the original)
C3: A light neutral (ecru/light beige was used in the original)
C4: A medium-light neutral (camel was used in the original)
C5: A bright colour that POPS! (bright orange was used in the original)

Yarn

Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (total of 11 skeins)

• C1: 4 skeins Electric Blue (6046)
• C2: 2 skeins Coffee Bean (4081)
• C3: 2 skeins Almond (2511)
• C4: 2 skeins Camel (2542)
• C5: 1 skein That Orange Feeling (3819)

You could also use a cotton, like the following....

Cascade Ultra Pima (total of 6 skeins, approx $75)

• C1: 2 skeins
• C2: 1 skein
• C3: 1 skein
• C4: 1 skein
• C5: 1 skein 

Lion Brand Pima Cotton (total of 6+ skeins, $48+, this yarn is a worsted to aran weight, you can use larger needles with it.)

• C1:  2 to 3 skeins 
• C2:  1 to 2 skeins 
• C3:   1 to 2 skeins 
• C4:   1 to 2 skeins 
• C5:   1 skein 

Berroco Remix Light (total of 5 skeins, approx $85)

• C1: 1 skein
• C2: 1 skein
• C3: 1 skein
• C4: 1 skein
• C5: 1 skein

Berroco Pima Soft (total of 11 skeins, approx $120)

• C1: 4 skeins 
• C2: 2 skeins 
• C3: 2 skeins 
• C4:  2 skeins 
• C5: 1 skein 

Or if you want to take a more affordable route, try a blend of wool & synthetic:

Berroco Vintage Baby (total of 11 skeins, approx $60)

• C1: 4 skeins 
• C2: 2 skeins 
• C3: 2 skeins 
• C4:  2 skeins 
• C5: 1 skein 

Berroco Vintage DK (total of 6 skeins, approx $60)

• C1: 2 skeins
• C2: 1  skein
• C3:  1 skein
• C4: 1 skein
• C5: 1 skein 

Want to go a little out of the box? Try something FUZZY!

Drops Air (a total of 7+ balls, this yarn is a worsted to aran weight, you can use larger needles with it)

• C1: 3 balls
• C2: 1 to 2 balls
• C3: 1 to 2 balls
• C4: 1 to 2 balls
• C5: 1 ball 

Other Materials

This project is a great opportunity to explore interchangeable needles!