My lastest project is complete! It's a mesh tote knit with cotton yarn that I intend to use for produce. I found the pattern in Stitch 'N Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics, but you can also find it at The Purl Bee with some very nice detailed pictures.
Sometimes I like to play a little game called "How Many Things Can Emily Teach Herself In One Day?" I taught myself how to knit an I-cord and crochet seams in one afternoon. Thank goodness for home Internet because I need access to plenty of visual aids and privacy to curse like a sailor.
The body of the bag is Lion Brand Cotton Ease in "stone" and to get a punch of color I chose Lily Sugar'n Cream in "grape." The mesh is a little smaller because I used a US size 8 needle instead of 9. If I attempt the mesh tote again, I think I'll track down my US 9 and maybe increase the dimensions. I've also thought about adding some embellishments to this tote, such as a nice red rose. Knitting flowers can be something else new to learn. :)
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