Legume Tote

The Legume Tote is a felted bag inspired by the classic LL Bean Boat and Tote bags. It comes in four sizes: Lentil, Peanut, Pinto, and Garbanzo. It is knit bottom up starting with a flat base panel and then knit in the round. Straps and optional pockets are seamed before throwing it in the washing machine for the felting to do its magic. Once felted, there is also an option to add a zipper. **SIZES** Lentil: 3in wide x 2.5in tall x 1in deep with 1in straps Peanut: 6in wide x 4in tall x 2in deep with 2in straps Pinto: 12in wide x 10in tall x 3.5in deep with 12in straps Garbanzo: 16in wide x 12in tall x 3.5in deep with 12in straps Lentil: 7.5cm wide x 6.5cm tall x 2.5cm deep with 2.5cm straps Peanut: 15cm wide x 10cm tall x 5cm deep with 5cm straps Pinto: 30.5cm wide x 25.5cm tall x 9cm deep with 30.5cm straps Garbanzo: 44.5cm wide x 30.5cm tall x 9cm deep with 30.5cm straps Sizes denoted in the pattern as lentil (peanut) pinto (garbanzo) All sizes above are after felting. Pre-felting measurements are included in the pattern. The pattern also includes instructions for size modifications for custom sizing and different gauges. **GAUGE** * 13 stitches x 20 rows = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4in in stockinette stitch **before felting** * 16 stitches x 27 rows = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4in in stockinette stitch **after felting** **NEEDLES** 6mm US 10 with a 20 - 24in circular needle **YARN** **Cascade 220 Grande** (200g = 220 yds) * Color A (base & straps): 15g (100g) 200g (350g) * Color B (bag & outside pocket): 15g (100g) 200g (350g) * Color B or C (optional inside pocket): - ( - ) 50-75g (50-100g) Total: 30g (200g) 400-475g (700-800g) This pattern can also be made using **Cascade 220 (non superwash)** held double or any other 100% wool yarn that meets gauge. **NOTIONS** Darning needle, tape measure, stitch markers, optional zipper slightly longer than your bag's final width, needle, thread **SKILL LEVEL** Advanced Beginner **TECHNIQUES** Long tail cast on, stockinette stitch, garter stitch, picking up stitches, magic loop, slipping stitches, increasing (M1L and M1R), decreasing (K2tog and ssk), seaming (mattress and Kitchener stitch), built in i-cord edges **THANK YOU** Special thanks to Texel @knitthem for all your knowledge and support! Without you, this pattern wouldn't exist. Also shoutout to all my lovely testers! Thank you so much! Use the hashtag #legumetote and tag me @knit.alee on instagram so I can admire your tote !! Feel free to contact me with any questions. ☆ Natalee ☆