Crochet Elegant Textured Color-Block Tote Bag Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in three contrasting colors (e.g., cream, taupe, and terracotta)
• G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

Approximately 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in the textured stitch pattern.

Size:

Finished dimensions: 14 inches wide x 12 inches tall x 5 inches deep

Stitches Used:

• Chain stitch (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Textured stitch: (hdc, dc) in the same stitch

Pattern Instructions:

Base:

1. With color A, ch 42.
2. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (41 hdc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn. (hdc, dc) in first stitch, *skip next stitch, (hdc, dc) in next stitch; repeat from * across. End with hdc in last stitch. (Variation of texture created)
4. Rows 3-12: Repeat Row 2 until base measures 14 inches.

Body:

1. Switch to color B. Ch 2, turn. Repeat Row 2 for 12 rows.
2. Switch to color C. Ch 2, turn. Repeat Row 2 for 12 rows.

Sides:

1. Continue in the textured stitch for 12 more rows, alternating colors as follows: A-B-C.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off. Fold the bag inside out, and seam the sides to create the bag form.
2. For the handles: With color A, ch 35, sl st to the top of the bag approximately 3 inches in from the seam. Repeat on the opposite side.
3. Weave in all loose ends.

Your elegant textured color-block tote bag is now complete! Enjoy using it for shopping or daily outings.