Crochet Vibrant Textured Garden Tote Free Pattern

Crochet Vibrant Textured Garden Tote Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Cotton yarn in multiple colors (4 medium weight)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Optional: Button for closure

Measurement:

Finished tote measures approximately 12 inches wide and 10 inches tall.

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Popcorn stitch (pc): Work 5 dc in the same stitch, remove hook from last dc, insert it into the first dc of the popcorn, and pull the last loop through.
• Shell stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch.

Pattern Instructions:

Base:

1. Ch 36 to start the base of the tote.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second chain from hook and in each chain across. (35 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first st, *pc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across. (17 pc, 1 sc)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across. (35 hdc)
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. **Start Shell Motif:** (dc, ch 1, dc) in the first st, skip next st, *shell in next st, skip next st; repeat from * across, ending with a sc in the last st.
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (35 sc)

Body:

1. Continue repeating Row 4 and Row 5 until the body measures approximately 10 inches tall.
2. Finish with a Row 5 for a clean edge.

Straps:

1. Ch 100 to form the strap. Single crochet in each chain back for reinforced strength, then attach each end to the top corners of the bag.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends, and add a button for closure if desired. This tote is perfect for carrying your essentials while you enjoy the vibrant colors of spring!