Cape May by Jody Pirrello

The bright pinks, golds and greens in this bag remind me of the colorful victorian houses and inns in Cape May - a local seaside destination at the southern tip of New Jersey. 

Whenever I go away for the weekend I like to take a fun bag around town with me.  The colors make me happy and its unique look makes it harder for me to leave behind.  I'll use it to tote my wallet, souveniers, snacks, bottled water, local maps, a camera, a small knitting project -- anything I think I might need while I'm out. 

And even if you don't have plans for weekend away,  make yourself a Cape May and add a little burst of color to your every day errands.

Sizes

12" x 14" including knit trim

Yarn

Lily Sugar 'n Cream (100% cotton; 200 yards [184 meters]/4 oz): Color Ecru, 1/3 ball

Fabric

24 5" squares of coordinating fabric (a charm pack works well)

2 fat quarters for lining

1 fat eighth for strap

2/3 yard medium weight iron on interfacing

Needles

US #6 (4.0 mm) or size to get gauge: 24" circular

Gauge

20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st

Notions

Tapestry needle; machine sewing thread