Secret Garden Tote/Market Bag

"Practical, and pretty, the Secret Garden tote (or market bag) is full of delicate textures that are suitable for all kinds of summer activities from browsing at the market to soaking up rays at the beach! Instructions for longer or shorter straps are included, as well as suggestions to help you further customize this bag to fit your needs. It uses less than 2 balls of the super size Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn, and works up quickly making it a great last-minute Mother's Day gift."

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 stitches in 4"

Finished Size12" wide x 14" tall, excluding straps, when laid flat

Materials List

• 6mm (J) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
• 300-400 yards Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn in Hot Pink
• scissors
• yarn/ribbon needle
• 1.5-2 yards of sheer, 7/8" ribbon
• fray check or clear nail polish