Celtic Birthday Tote

I wanted to make my mom something for her birthday, way back in September. So, naturally, I waited til the day before her birthday, and asked what she'd like. She set up a ravelry account for herself and started looking around. She chose the Celtic Tote, from Interweave Winter '07. I'd already made one a couple of years ago and enjoyed it. I also had the ideal yarn in stash, so the deal was sealed.

Two weeks later, the bag was completed and here she is....
It's a pretty easy cable pattern (if you follow it line by line), outlined in a darker colour to make it pop. Then you felt it, to make it look even prettier and fuzzier. Add a button from the stash, and Bob's your uncle. Or your husband, in my mom's case.
Only thing left to do is dive in the fabric stash and come up with a suitable lining for the bag. Get out the sewing machine, and 30 minutes later, you've got the finished tote.
Of course, she loves it. Ideal for winter, yes?!