Using Geneva worsted weight linen and 1″ wide cotton fabric strips. These are soooo fun to knit.

To check the pattern I had my two moms each knit one. . .they knit theirs using Plymouth cotton instead of linen and they turned out beautiful as well. (and were about 1/4 the cost)

It is a bit tricky learning to knit with the strips but once you get used to it you can just zip along. I tried 1/2 inch strips (because the fabric folds and you end up knitting 1/2 inch wide strips anyway) but the 1 inch wide strips work best. . .the 1/2 inch strips just roll up and look really messy.

The strap is knit in only the fabric, keeping all the knots on one side (I left them on the purl side, hanging out).

It does take a bit of sewing skill to attach them to the tote. . . but if I can do it, anyone can!

Happy knitting

Shawn