yarn
sparrow / 2 skeins truffle 211 (MC) / 1 skein little fern 205 (CC)

needles
24” circular in size US 3 / 3.25 mm
set dpns in size US 3 / 3.25 mm
24” circular in size US 2 / 2.75 mm

gauge
21 sts and 52 rnds = 4” 10 cm in garter stitch with larger needle, before wet-blocking
24 sts and 40 rnds = 4” 10 cm in garter stitch with larger needle, after wet-blocking

notes
Artichoke is worked in the round from center of base out. Color changes a couple of inches before the sides of bag are separated to form straps. Straps are joined using the three-needle bind off, then stitches are picked up around opening for a finished edge.

skills required
Long-tail cast on, three-needle bind off (links provided), increasing, working in the round, picking up stitches.