The Easiest Knitted Tote Bag Pattern

This truly is the easiest bag you could knit, it's made of only rectangles! It's a great first project for beginner knitters.

Each main piece of the bag is knit first, then seamed together around three edges. Next you make each strap and sew them on. Finally you knit an optional pocket to sew onto one side of the bag!

SKILL LEVEL
Absolute Beginner
(refer to this page for skill level descriptions)

TECHNIQUES USED
casting on, the knit stitch, binding off, seaming, weaving in ends.

YARN
320 yards of bulky weight yarn total:
260 yards for bag, plus 60 yards for straps and pocket

NEEDLES
US 10.5 / 6.5 mm straights or circulars

NOTIONS
scissors, darning/tapestry needle

GAUGE
3.25 stitches & 2.5 rows per inch in garter stitch

MEASUREMENTS
12” wide, 13–14” tall, 25–27” straps, 6” x 5” pocket
(range of measurements is due to the bag’s stretchiness)