Step: 1

Size: One Size
81⁄2 inches wide x 61⁄2 inches tall [21.5 x 16.5 cm], excluding Handles

Step: 2

Gauge:

Step: 3

12 sc + 12 rows = 4" [10 cm] with A. Be sure to check your gauge. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Step: 4

Tote:

Step: 5

Bottom:

Step: 6

With A, ch 26.

Step: 7

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn - 25 sc. Rows 2-8 Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Place a marker on each end of last row. Do not fasten off.

Step: 8

Front:

Step: 9

Work even in sc for 18 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Step: 10

Back:

Step: 11

Row 1: With RS facing, working across opposite side of foundation ch, join A in first ch, ch 1, sc in each ch across; turn - 25 sc. Work even in sc for 18 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Step: 12

First Side:

Step: 13

Row 1: With RS facing, join A in first row-end st on Row 1 of Bottom, ch 1, work 9 sc evenly spaced across to marker; turn - 9 sc. Work even in sc for 18 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Step: 14

Second Side:

Step: 15

Row 1: With RS facing, join A in marked st on other side of Bottom, ch 1, work 9 sc evenly spaced across to foundation ch; turn - 9 sc. Work even in sc for 18 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Step: 16

Assembly:

Step: 17

With RS of Front and Sides facing, working through double thickness, using tails, slip st Front to Sides, matching sts across each side edge. Fasten off. Slip st Back to Sides in same manner. Fasten off.

Step: 18

Fur Trim:

Step: 19

Fasten off C. Rnd 6: With RS facing, join B in any st of Rnd 5, ch 1, *sc in dc, ch 1, skip next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off B. Fold Fur Trim down to RS of Tote.

Step: 20

Handle-Make 2:

Step: 21

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn - 31 sc. Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Do not fasten off.

Step: 22

Fold Handle in half lengthwise. Working through double thickness, slip st long sides of Handle together, matching sts across foundation ch and top of last row. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew ends one Handle to Front of Tote on inside of first row of Fur Trim. Sew other Handle to Back to correspond.