Here is the reverse side of the Mitered Tote by request:
I am a bit of a maverick. I do not slip the first sts to make a selvedge to make the pick up easier (I think it makes the edge too loose).  I pick up into the nub at the end of each garter ridge. The fourth square was picked up along the vertical line you see on the lower left. The 4th square is seamed to the first. You could obviously join them as you go but I decided to just follow the directions. Aren’t I being a good little knitter by following the directions ;)?
You are being a very well-behaved knitter, and this bag is just a thing of beauty to me –
must…. make….
Comment by Deirdre — April 27, 2007 @ 10:59 am
Nice — very neat and tidy. Thanks!
Comment by AuntieAnn — April 27, 2007 @ 11:38 am
Makes perfect sense! What a nice project!
Comment by Carol — April 27, 2007 @ 12:11 pm
Susan- Follow directions? What a concept.
Who are you and what have you done with Susan?
Just kidding, I really like the warm earthy colors. Tres beautiful.
Comment by Lorraine — April 27, 2007 @ 12:37 pm
From Susan — to Lorraine: you are too funny, but accurate! I so rarely follow along it is worth noting!
Comment by lv2knit — April 27, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
Beautiful work! I am looking forward to seeing the completed bag.
Comment by Brenda — April 27, 2007 @ 8:48 pm
I can’t wait to see the bag finished, it’s going to be beautiful. Believe it or not I’ve never knitted a bag; this maybe enough to start me off!
Comment by Mindie — April 28, 2007 @ 8:02 am
Hah — the post title cracks me up! And the purse is lookin’ good.
Comment by kmkat — April 28, 2007 @ 11:24 am
You know? This looks great on either side! Lift the skirt, indeed :o)
Comment by Karen B. — April 28, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
Love your site. I’d like to begin knitting – any book/video/class suggestions?
Comment by annabear — April 29, 2007 @ 11:58 am