Lily Chin says: "To function properly, a bag must have room at the bottom to expand when filled with things". She makes sure this tote or purse will be useful for you by beginning with a strip at the bottom.

The tote size is about 18" wide by 15" high. A pattern is also included for a purse, about 9" wide by 7 " high and a cell phone or eyeglass case which is 4 1/2 " wide by 7 1/2 " high. The samples in the picture are crocheted with worsted weight cotton. For those of us who have a winter season, you could use worsted weight wool yarn. If you use Marr Haven worsted wool yarn, 4 skeins would be more than enough to make the tote and a cell phone holder.

A Fiber Trends pattern, Trio of Crocheted Bags is $5.25