Wrap your personal effects and “everything but the kitchen sink” in warmth with this stylish oversized purse/tote designed using the Paintbrush from Round 8 of the Battle of the Stitches.

YARN
Red Heart Soft (or comparable #4/worsted) yarn. Approximately 750-950yds.

MATERIALS
K/10 1/2 (6.5mm) hook and L/11 (8mm) hook, 1” buttons (quantity 3), stitch markers, scissors, tapestry/yarn needle

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZE(S)
Body of bag: one size. Final measurements for body of bag: approximately 15” wide x 10” tall at tallest point
Strap: two lengths (approximately 48” long and approximately 68” long)

GAUGE
Not important but approximate gauges are: 4ch(with K hook)=1”, 7ch(with L hook)=2” and Row 6 - Row 13=2 ¾” tall