The Green Bag

Just and FYI on the pattern I used for the bag (see previous post). It's just a large rectangle, you cut out four of them (2 for the bag and 2 for the lining). I also did a light weight iron-on fusible interfacing to give a little structure. Cut the handles and sew them (like bias tape) you fold and then stitch along the edge. Sew along the side edges of the lining and partway on the bottom. If you want pockets on the inside, add them to the lining now and then you'll have whatever size to put stuff in (I usually use the leftover scraps). Then sew the side and bottom of the bag. Pin and baste the handles on the right side of the bag then put the right sides together, confusing but you put the bag, with the handles attached and tucked to the inside, in the lining right sides together (I'm stressing this because the first time I did this I got it backward) and then stitch along the top making sure you sew through the handles. Then you have to turn the bag right side out through that little opening in the lining and the tuck the lining inside the bag and then sew that opening closed. A little confusing, but if you follow the basic bag directions here or here you can make just about any size. (A google search on tote bag sewing patterns turns up a lot of different ones, too.)
If you don't understand this, then let me know and I'll try to help and make it a little clearer.
Hope all had a great Mother's Day and a grand weekend!!!!

Thanks to All... (and a Happy Mother'sDay)

A great big thanks to all who've left comments about which books I should treat myself to.
The main ones in the running are:

1. Sensational Knitted Socks (the copy I have right now is from the library and I like it)
2. Favorite Socks from IK
3. Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush (or any other Nancy Bush sock knitting book)

Those are the three I'm going to consider and I'll let you all know what I get.
Thanks again for taking time to answer my question. You all gave me some great ideas of what to look for.

And lastly, I hope all those of us who are mothers (to child or beastie) have a great and Happy Mother's Day.