Crochet Classic Tote Shoulder Bag

The Crochet Classic Tote Shoulder Bag is a versatile and stylish accessory that will elevate any outfit with its charming design. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this bag combines functionality and fashion effortlessly. Its spacious interior provides ample room for all your essentials, making it perfect for a day out or a casual gathering with friends. The intricate crochet work adds a touch of elegance and uniqueness to the bag, making it a standout piece in your collection. With its comfortable shoulder straps, you can carry it with ease wherever you go. Add a pop of personality to your look with the Crochet Classic Tote Shoulder Bag and make a statement in style.

Written Pattern:

Finished Size: Height without handle straps: 36cm (14,2''), Height with handle straps: 63cm (24,8''), Width: 39cm (15,4''), Depth: 6cm (2,4'')

Skill Level: Easy

Materials Used:

• Worsted — Aran weight cord type yarn, size 4 — medium. I used YarnArt Macrame Cotton — (250 grams / 225 meters) — 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester. 2 skeins needed for this pattern.
• 5 mm (H) crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends.
• 4 stitch markers (optional).

Abbreviations (US terms):

• st./sts — stitch / stitches
• ch - chain
• sl st. — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• dc — double crochet
• ( )* — repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.

Instructions:

Foundation chain: ch47

Round 1: 2dc into 4th ch from hook, 1dc into next 42 ch sts, 6dc into last ch st., 1dc into next 42 ch sts on the other side of foundation chain, 3dc into last ch st. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(96 dc sts including ch3 at the beginning of round)

Round 2: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same st., 2dc into next 2 sts, 1dc into next 42 sts, 2dc into next 6 sts, 1dc into next 42 sts, 2dc into remaining 3 sts.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (108 dc sts)

Round 3 — 4: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st. around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (108 dc sts)

Round 5: sl st. into next 2 sts, ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2),

(skip next 2 sts, 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 35 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch5.

Round 6: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc into next ch2 space, 1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch2 space, 1dc into next st., ch2,

(skip next ch2, 1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch2 space, 1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch2 space, 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 7: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 2 sts, ch1, skip next st., 1dc into next 3 sts, ch2,

(skip next ch2, 1dc into next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st., 1dc into next 3 sts, ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 8: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 2 sts, 1dc into next ch1 space, 1dc into next 3 sts, ch2,

(skip next ch2, 1dc into next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch1 space, 1dc into next 3 sts, ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 9: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2), skip next 2 sts, 1dc into next st., ch2, skip next 2 sts, 1dc into next st., ch2,

(skip next ch2, 1dc into next st., ch2, skip next 2 sts, 1dc into next st., ch2, skip next 2 sts, 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch5.

Round 10 — 21: Repeat Round 6 — 9 three more times.

Round 22: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc into next ch2 space,

1dc into each st., 2dc into each ch2 space around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3 (108 dc sts)