Enchanted Jewel Fairycore Tote - Free Pattern

Introduction

Dive into the magical world of fairycore with this enchanting crochet tote bag, featuring deep jewel tones and intricate floral motifs. This Enchanted Jewel Fairycore Tote is perfect for carrying your essentials while adding a touch of whimsy to your style. With vibrant colors like emerald, sapphire, amethyst, and ruby, this tote is not only functional but also a beautiful accessory that showcases your crafting skills.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in deep jewel tones (emerald, sapphire, amethyst, ruby)
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Base of the Tote

1. Start with a magic ring: Make a loop with your yarn and pull the working yarn through to create a ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, then work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Chain 1, then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: Chain 1, *sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with sl st. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: Chain 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 stitches)
6. Continue increasing: Keep increasing in this manner until you have 72 stitches. This will form the base of your tote.

Building the Body of the Tote

1. Rounds 5-10: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (Repeat for 6 rounds)
2. Round 11: Begin the floral motif. Chain 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches, change color to emerald, create a petal by working (double crochet (dc), chain 1, dc) in the next stitch, change back to the main color, sc in the next 5 stitches*; repeat around. Join with sl st.
3. Rounds 12-20: Continue in the established pattern, alternating floral motifs in different jewel tones (sapphire, amethyst, ruby).
4. Round 21: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st.
5. Rounds 22-30: Repeat floral motif rounds as desired to achieve your preferred height.

Creating the Handles

1. Handles: Chain 1, sc in the next 10 stitches, chain 40, skip 20 stitches, sc in the next 20 stitches, chain 40, skip 20 stitches, sc in the remaining stitches. Join with sl st.

Final Touches

1. Final Round: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around, working 40 sc over each chain-40 space. This will create a sturdy finish for your handles.
2. Finishing: Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Your Enchanted Jewel Fairycore Tote is now complete! Enjoy your beautiful, handmade tote that adds a touch of magic to your everyday life.