Today I’m sharing a new Pattern from Noodlehead:the Caravan Tote, which comes with a bonus pattern for a matching zippered pouch.  There is a large exterior front zippered pocket, and the main tote has a magnetic snap closure. The pattern has quite a few options to make it a perfect knitting tote. You can make the front pocket into a needle pocket, and there are instructions to add grommets for yarn guides into the interior slip pocket. I don’t knit, so I didn’t use those options, but I might use them on my next tote as a gift for a friend who knits, making it the perfect project tote. The zippered pouch included with the pattern is a great size, you can pair it with the project tote to carry smaller supplies, or use it on its own as a clutch. 

The pattern calls for fabrics heavier than quilting cotton, so I used some Echino linen blend and Essex linen blend. I think denim would be a great weight for this project too. If you have quilting cotton you really love for it, the pattern includes extra interfacing instructions for that as well. 

I really love the front pocket with flap, and Anna of Noodlehead’s way of attaching it is my new favourite. I left the snap off my zippered pouch flap, but I may add it later. 

This was my first project using metal zippers, and I really love the professional look they give. The white with gold is pretty unique as well. The way the bags are put together doesn’t have you sewing over the zipper teeth, making them pretty safe for your sewing machine to install.

My very first purchased PDF pattern was by Noodlehead, and she continues to wow me with great patterns! 

Here are a few more pictures of mine.

Don’t forget there are some active discounts right now to get yourself some supplies to get started on your own.