Hello there and Happy Tuesday to you! This pattern was inspired by an old tote bag that I've had for awhile and instead of disposing it. I wanted to utilize the materials from it to create something brand new!
THE INGREDIENTS
2 Skeins of Teal/1 Skein of Light Teal/1 Skein of White from Sugar N'Cream/Medium 4/ Cotton
18 in. 21 in. of cotton fabric
set of purse handles
H/8 5.00 MM Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Craft Scissors
Fabric Glue
1 Set of knot handles
Needle and Thread
ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES UTILIZED
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
dc=double crochet
tch[s]=turning chain[s]
sts=stitches
sl st= slip stitch
ch=chain
GAUGE:
9 SC = 4"
10 rows=4"
FINAL DIMENSIONS:
26.5 inches height
18.5 inches length
THE PATTERN
*You will repeat this Step TWICE. Creating both the FRONT as well as the Back piece to construct the bag.
STEP ONE
Chain FOR 50 STS/ 18.5 INCHES LENGTH
Dark Teal:
R1: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R2: HDC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R3: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R4: HDC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R5: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R6: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R7: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R8: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R9: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R10: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R11: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R12: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R13: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Medium Teal:
R14: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R15: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R16: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R17: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Light Teal:
R18: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R19: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Dark Teal:
R20: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
White:
R21: HC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Dark Teal:
R22: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Medium Teal:
R23: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R24: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R25: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R26: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R27: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Light Teal:
R28: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R29: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Dark Teal:
R30: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R31: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R32: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R33: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R34: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R34: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R36: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R37: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R38: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R39: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R40: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R41: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R42: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R43: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Medium Teal:
R44: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R45: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R46: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R47: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Light Teal:
R48: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R49: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Dark Teal:
R50: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
White:
R51: HC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Dark Teal:
R52: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Medium Teal:
R53: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R54: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R56: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R57: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Light Teal:
R58: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R59: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Dark Teal:
R60: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R61: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R62: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R63: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
R64: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Creating the strap holes
R65: SC into the first 10 STS then for the 11th ST, CH 1, insert knot, skip 1 ST and SC into the following 28 STS until you reach the 39 th ST, CH 1, insert the other side of the handle and and skip 1 ST to SC into the remaining STS.
R66: SC into all of the STS, but once you hit the CH 1, completely skip that ST to secure an SC into the following [so it will hold the strap securely] for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Reinsert your hook back into Row 1, using Medium Teal Yarn to repeat the process.
Creating the strap holes back at Row 1
R1: SC into the first 10 STS then for the 11th ST, CH 1, insert knot, skip 1 ST and SC into the following 28 STS until you reach the 39 th ST, CH 1, insert the other side of the handle and and skip 1 ST to SC into the remaining STS.
R2: SC into all of the STS, but once you hit the CH 1, completely skip that ST to secure an SC into the following [so it will hold the strap securely] for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.
Implementing Fabric
You may block your piece at this step as well as weave in your ends utilizing your yarn sewing needle.
You will lay your fabric in the middle of the piece leaving 2 inches or so of space before applying fabric glue surround the fabric unto the crocchet piece.
Sewing
Next, with your yarn sewing needle a 2 long strands of yarn, fold the piece, horizontally and inside out with the fabric facing you, you will begin to sew the edges of the piece together, securing the sides in place to become a tote.
HAPPY CRAFTING!
#THEDREAMCROCHET
XX ashlee elle.
