What can fit in our unlined crochet tote bag

I had a very reasonable question this morning regarding things which could fit in our unlined crochet tote bag: a beach towel, water bottle, wallet and a book at the same time and will still keep the bag cute.

So I did a little test for a customer and decided to share it with you. Here is the original listing of lightly filled bag (turquoise, 100% cotton yarn, no lining):

The photos below are of the same crochet bag filled with the 4 items that have a combined weight of 3lbs 6oz:

What's inside:

1. a thin beach towel 53" by 27",

2. a standard water bottle 16.9 fl oz/ 500ml,

3. a paperback book about 8"x5"1", 285 pages

4. a large wallet.

There is still room for some more.

The crochet tote pictured above is about 23 1/2" tall from the top of the handle to the bottom of the bag and the tote's body is about 13" tall and 13" wide (when it lays flat). 

This and other totes can be found at www.socksandmittens.etsy.com.