TECHNICOLOR TOTE BAG
The Technicolor Tote Bag is worked from the bottom up in a slipped stitch pattern. The bag is worked in three strands of yarn held together throughout, and the gradual transitions between colors are achieved by continuously changing between the different colors held together (don’t worry, the color changes are thoroughly described in the pattern and the pattern is supported with youtube videos). Work the bag in your favorite colors and either meticulously change colors as the pattern dictates or use the description in the pattern as a guide and inspiration and create your own interpretation of the Technicolor Tote Bag.
This project also makes a GORGEOUS cushion …. see below for a beautiful picture.
STASHBUSTING?
This project is of course ideal for stash-busting, but the designer hasn’t given actual yardage amounts in the pattern, just suggestions for the number of balls required. I explored the finished projects and found a few people who had generously entered their accurate yarn totals, and it looks like you’ll need a total of 700 to 750m (900m on the outside) of DK weight yarn. A few projects say they used about 400g of yarn.
SIZE
- Size: One size
- Width: 34 cm [13½ inches]
- Height: approx. 38 cm [15 inches]
COLOUR
How do the colours work? You’ve got a few different shades working together to create a harmonious composition:
C1: A medium colour that attracts the eye (royal blue was used in the original)
C2: A dark colour (dark brown was used in the original)
C3: A light neutral (ecru/light beige was used in the original)
C4: A medium-light neutral (camel was used in the original)
C5: A bright colour that POPS! (bright orange was used in the original)
YARN
Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (total of 11 skeins)
- C1: 4 skeins Electric Blue (6046)
- C2: 2 skeins Coffee Bean (4081)
- C3: 2 skeins Almond (2511)
- C4: 2 skeins Camel (2542)
- C5: 1 skein That Orange Feeling (3819)
You can also use a summer yarn, like the following….
Cascade Ultra Pima (total of 6 skeins – approx $72)
- C1: 2 skeins
- C2: 1 skein
- C3: 1 skein
- C4: 1 skein
- C5: 1 skein
Lion Brand Pima Cotton (total of 6+ skeins, $48+, this yarn is a worsted to aran weight, you can use larger needles with it.)
Berroco Remix Light (total of 5 skeins, approx $85)
- C1: 1 skein
- C2: 1 skein
- C3: 1 skein
- C4: 1 skein
- C5: 1 skein
Berroco Pima Soft (total of 11 skeins, approx $121)
- C1: 4 skeins
- C2: 2 skeins
- C3: 2 skeins
- C4: 2 skeins
- C5: 1 skein
Or if you want to take a more affordable route, try a blend of wool & synthetic:
Berroco Vintage Baby (total of 11 skeins, approx $61)
- C1: 4 skeins
- C2: 2 skeins
- C3: 2 skeins
- C4: 2 skeins
- C5: 1 skein
Berroco Vintage DK (total of 6 skeins, approx $63)
- C1: 2 skeins
- C2: 1 skein
- C3: 1 skein
- C4: 1 skein
- C5: 1 skein
Want to go a little out of the box? Try something FUZZY!
Drops Air (a total of 7+ balls, this yarn is a worsted to aran weight, you can use larger needles with it)
- C1: 3 balls
- C2: 1 to 2 balls
- C3: 1 to 2 balls
- C4: 1 to 2 balls
- C5: 1 ball
OTHER MATERIALS
This project is a great opportunity to explore interchangeable needles!
ADAPTATIONS
I absolutely LURV Anmarkar’s Technicolor cushions!!!! What a brilliant and simple statement piece …. any sofa or chair would be lucky to be home to something like this.
#TechnicolorPillow
Looking for a larger bag? Look no further than the Petite Knit Technicolor Shopper! (I think this post is already long enough, just click on the picture or the link above to find all the details for the project.)
