Next Big Thing Tassel Tote in Sirdar Stories DK - 10548 - Downloadable PDF

Next Big Thing Tassel Tote in Sirdar Stories DK – Pattern 10548

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar (design number 10548) guides you through creating a stylish tassel tote bag measuring 30 cm x 35 cm. Available as a downloadable PDF, this one-size pattern is part of Sirdar's celebrated design portfolio and has been triple-checked by the Sirdar team to guarantee a successful result when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

About the Design

The Next Big Thing Tassel Tote is a fashion-forward knitted bag that draws inspiration from the crochet-influenced aesthetic prominent in contemporary knitwear trends. The finished tote offers a practical yet on-trend accessory, complete with decorative tassels that add texture and movement. At 30 cm wide by 35 cm tall, it is a generously sized everyday bag suitable for carrying essentials in style.

The design is described as intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable with shaping, working in multiple colours, and adding decorative finishing details such as tassels.

Techniques and Construction

This pattern incorporates a range of knitting techniques that give the tote its structured shape and decorative character:

• Multi-colour knitting – the pattern features more colours, encouraging knitters to explore colourwork to achieve the bag's distinctive visual appeal
• Tassel making – a classic finishing technique where lengths of yarn are folded, bound, and attached to create decorative fringe or tassel embellishments
• Shaping and construction – intermediate-level techniques are used to build the structured tote form
• Seaming and finishing – joining knitted panels and neatening edges to produce a clean, durable bag

Stitches Used

While the PDF does not enumerate every stitch explicitly, a tote bag of this style and difficulty level typically draws on the following foundational and decorative stitches:

• Knit and purl stitches – the building blocks of all flat and textured knitted fabric
• Stocking stitch – commonly used for smooth, structured bag panels
• Colourwork patterning – working with multiple yarn colours across rows to create pattern detail

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is designed specifically for Sirdar Stories Double Knitting yarn, a cotton-rich acrylic blend that Sirdar describes as cool, comfortable, and ideal for summer makes. This fibre composition creates lighter garments and accessories that hold their shape beautifully – a particularly important quality for a structured tote bag. The DK (double knitting) weight strikes a balance between a fine drape and enough body to give the bag its form.

• Yarn: Sirdar Stories Double Knitting – a cotton-rich acrylic blend
• Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knitting)
• Colour Options: Multiple shades are available within the Sirdar Stories DK range, with the pattern encouraging the use of more than one colour
• Needles: Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn (refer to the pattern PDF for the specific needle size recommended)

About Sirdar

Sirdar is a British yarn brand established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a rich heritage in hand knitting that spans generations. Each season, Sirdar combines its classic yarn staples with the latest innovations and trend-led effects. Every Sirdar pattern is triple-checked to guarantee success when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn, giving knitters confidence throughout the making process.

The Next Big Thing Tassel Tote is a wonderful project for intermediate knitters looking to create a practical, fashionable accessory that showcases both colourwork skill and decorative finishing technique. The use of Sirdar Stories DK ensures the finished tote is lightweight, shape-ret