The Boho Fringe Tote Free Pattern

The Boho Fringe Tote Free Pattern

Embrace the carefree spirit of bohemian style with this chic crochet tote bag, perfect for carrying your essentials in style. Featuring playful fringe and a sturdy design, this bag is both fashionable and functional. Follow this easy pattern to create your own Boho Fringe Tote!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Base

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Create a magic ring to begin your project. This will be the center of your bag.
2. Round 1: Chain 1 (Ch 1), then work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. You should have 6 stitches.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. You should have 12 stitches.
4. Round 3: Ch 1, (sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. You should have 18 stitches.
5. Round 4: Ch 1, (sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join with sl st. You should have 24 stitches.
6. Continue Increasing: Keep increasing in this manner until the base measures 12 inches in diameter. To check, lay it flat and measure across the center.

Building the Body

1. Body of the Bag: Ch 1, then sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. Repeat this round until the body measures 14 inches tall. This will create the cylindrical shape of your tote.

Creating the Handles

1. First Handle: Ch 1, sc in the next 10 stitches. Then, chain 40 (Ch 40) for the first handle. Skip the next 20 stitches, then sc in the next 20 stitches.
2. Second Handle: Ch 40 again, skip another 20 stitches, and sc in the remaining stitches. Join with sl st to complete the round.

Finalizing the Bag

1. Next Round: Ch 1, sc in each stitch and chain around. Join with sl st.

Adding the Fringe

1. Cutting the Fringe: Cut strands of yarn 10 inches long. You will need several strands to create a full fringe effect.
2. Attaching the Fringe: Fold each strand in half and pull the loop through a stitch at the bottom edge of the bag. Then, pull the ends through the loop to secure it. Repeat this process around the entire bottom edge of the bag.

Finishing Touches

1. Weave in Ends: Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends securely. This will give your bag a neat finish.

Your Boho Fringe Tote is now complete! This stylish bag is perfect for a beach day or a casual outing. Enjoy your new creation and the compliments that will surely come your way!