The simple shape and stitch of this spacious bag make it easy to create, and it’s quite stylish while still being useful.

Plymouth Yarn Pima Rino medium worsted weight cotton/merino wool yarn: 4 balls #10 light purple from www.plymouthyarn.com

Natural leather strap 47 1/2 inches (120cm) L x 3/4 (18cm) inches W from www.hobbii.com

3/4 inch wood buttons, 4