Crochet Vibrant Textured Ripple Tote Bag Free Pattern

Crochet Vibrant Textured Ripple Tote Bag Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors (at least 5 different shades)
• Size H/5.00 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Gauge: 16 stitches x 10 rows = 4" in ripple pattern

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• rep = repeat
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side

Pattern:

Base:

1. Ch 45 (to adjust size, keep in multiples of 5).
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 10 ch, (2 dc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch) 6 times, dc in next 10 ch, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 10 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) 6 times, dc in next 10 dc, turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the base measures 14". Fasten off.

Body:

1. Join your first color at one end of the base.
2. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first sc, (dc in next sc, dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc) across, turn.
4. Continue this ripple pattern, alternating colors every 2-3 rows for desired effect.
5. When the body measures approximately 12”, fasten off and weave in ends.

Straps:

1. For each strap, ch 60, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (59 sc total), turn.
2. Ch 1, sc in each sc back across, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
3. Attach straps at inside top edges of the bag with tapestry needle, ensuring they are even.

Finishing:

Block your bag to shape and ensure it’s ready for use! Enjoy your vibrant new tote!