DIY // Crochet Extra Large Yarn Tote.

Hello there! Hope you had a wonderful and safe weekend! The idea for this tote, was to be quite smaller than this, but I am more happier with this largeness of it. Detailed with a granny square vibe this tote is perfect for bringing along those handmade projects or simply shopping for more yarn!

Ingredients: 
Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.00MM
Craft Scissors 
Yarn Sewing Needle
Pillow (17 inches length)
Yarn used>>Less than half a skein for each (6) colors/ Scrap yarn of Red Heart Super Saver /Medium 4
Thread and Sewing Needle

Stitch guide: 
HDC= half double crochet   
SC= single crochet
SS= slip stitch
ST(S)= stitch(es)
CH= chain
R[number]= Row
RND= Round

Final measurements of tote: 13.5 inches length // 42 inches width/circumference

                                                                 To Create the Bottom of the Tote. 
 
CH 40 // Final: 16.5 inches in length// 5 inches in width
Color 1: R1: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 1TCH and turn work.
Color 1: R2: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 1TCH and turn work.
Color 2: R3: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 2TCHS and turn work.
Color 3: R4: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 1TCH and turn work.
Color 4: R5: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 2TCHS and turn work.
Color 5: R6: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 1TCH and turn work.
Color 6: R7: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 2TCHS and turn work.
Color 1: R8: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, 1TCH and turn work.
Color 1: R9: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of row, SS to complete work.

Next, using  Color 1. SC around the entire crocheted bottom piece. Entire 100 STS. 40 STS on the horizontal longer side and 10 STS for the shorter side pieces.

Starting the Tote. 

You will be working in rounds to create the tote, connecting by SS and turning chain accordingly.

Color 1: R1-R2: HDC for both rows, into all of the STS, at end of row, 1TCH and turn work after both rounds.
Color 2: R3: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 3: R4: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds' ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 4: R5: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds'   ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 5: R6: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds'  ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 6: R7: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds'   ST...[**Repeat method until the end of theround, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 1: R8: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 2: R9: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 3: R10: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 4: R11: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 5: R12: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 6: R13: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 1: R14: HDC for the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the round, 1TCH and turn work after the round.
Color 2: R15: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 3: R16: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds' ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 4: R17: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds'   ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 5: R18: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds' ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 6: R19: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then HDC into the following rounds' ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 1: R20: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the row, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 2: R21: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 3: R22: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 4: R23: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 5: R24: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 6: R25: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 1 ST, then YO, insert hook into the stitch, YO and draw the yarn through the open space, YO and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook, CH 1, Skip 1 ST and ...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at end of round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.]
Color 1: R26: HDC into all of the STS including the previous rounds' ST, for the entire round, SS to continue and 2TCHS.

                     Creating the handle for the tote: 7 inches opening

 
Color 1: R27: HDC into all of the STS, until you hit the front horizontal long side [for BOTH sides], HDC for 14 STS, then CH 12, Skip 12 STS, then HDC for the following 14 STS...[Repeat the method for the same exact side.]
Color 1: R28-R29: HDC into all of the STS [including the chain] for all of the rounds, SS to continue and 2TCHS after the first round, at the final round, SS to complete final work.