My bag turned out looking very much like the picture and I'm really happy with it. I followed the pattern using the recommended size K hook, but it took 2.5 balls of Rewind yarn, rather than 2 balls as indicated in the pattern. Also, I increased the strap length by 10 chains per strap because otherwise they were much shorter than in the picture. I recommend using a light colored yarn like in the picture. I used charcoal gray (Moto Jacket Rewind yarn) and the attractive cluster stitch pattern doesn't show up as well with the darker color.

Increasing the strap length would have been a great idea, especially since I added an additional repeat section as the picture showed. Nice bag in all.