If you are a new knitter and have an interest in sewing, this is a great project for you. The knitting is easy and felting will hide any mistakes.  If you want to try your hand at felting, here's a quick and easy one to start with. The sewing instructions are included and no experience is required-- it's simple and we'll talk you through it. 

Yarn: 100% wool, worsted weight, 440 yards of the background color, 220 yards of the strap and gusset color, 75 yards each of the three remaining circle colors.

Additional Materials: Fusible interfacing; 1.5 yards of a 100% cotton fabric of your choice. (For the project shown, we used Spring, a print in Melissa Averinos' Sugar Snap collection, distributed by FreeSpirit). 

Needles and Notions: Size 10, 16" circular needles and a set of size 10 double pointed needles, a yarn needle, sewing needle and cotton thread to match the exterior bag color

Finished Size: Approximately 11" tall x 9.5" wide with a 3" gusset and 45" strap

Level: Advanced Beginner

Shown In:  Pick Up Sticks Wool, Cream, Orange, Sea Blue, and Moss

The tote coordinates with the Mod Pod Coin Purse too!