Crochet Stripes Tote Bag
Looking for the perfect accessory for your summer outings? Look no further than the Crochet Stripes Tote Bag! This versatile and stylish tote is not only practical for carrying all your essentials but also adds a pop of fun to your outfit with its striped design. The handmade touch of crochet gives it a unique charm that's sure to turn heads wherever you go. Whether you're headed to the beach, farmers market, or a picnic in the park, this tote is the perfect companion for all your adventures. So grab your sunscreen, sunglasses, and favorite book, and strut your stuff with this adorable Crochet Stripes Tote Bag by your side!
APPROX. 300 YARDS COLOR “A”, 30 YARDS EACH OF COLORS “B”, “C”, AND “D”
G HOOK FOR BAG, J HOOK FOR DRAWSTRING
GAUGE IS 7 STITCHES AND 4 ROWS IN 2″ DOUBLE CROCHET
MEASURES 14″ X 12″, 4″ WIDE BOTTOM
STRAP MEASURES 2-1/2″ WIDE
NOTE: If you make any alterations to the bag, the strap rows won’t work for you and you’re on your own. If you were confident enough to make changes though, you can probably handle crocheting the strap yourself. Happy hooking!
1. W/ Color A
Ch 39
Dc in back bump of 3rd ch from hook and next 35 chs
5 dc in next ch
(Rotate, working on other side of ch now)
Dc in next 35 st
4 dc in next st
Join to first dc w/ sl st (80 st)
2. Ch 2 (counts as dc)
Dc in same st
Dc in next 35 st
2 dc in next 5 st
Dc in next 35 st
2 dc in next 4 st
Join to ch-2 w/ sl st (90 st)
3. Ch 2 (counts as dc)
2 dc in next st
Dc in next 35 st
* 2 dc in next st
Dc in next st
2 dc in next st
Dc in next st
2 dc in next st
Dc in next st
2 dc in next st
Dc in next st
2 dc in next st *
Dc in next 35 st
Rep from * to * once
Join to ch-2 w/ sl st (101 st)
4. Ch 2 (counts as dc)
Dc in next st
2 dc in next st
Dc in next 35 st
2 dc in next st
* Dc in next 2 st
2 dc in next st *
Rep from * to * four times
Dc in next 35 st
Rep * to * four times
Join to ch-2 w/ sl st (112 st)
5. Ch 2 (counts as dc)
Dc in BL only of next st and each st around
Join to ch-2 w/ sl st (112 st)
6. Ch 2 (counts as dc)
Dc in next st and each st around
Join to ch-2 w/ sl st (112 st)
7. Ch-3 (counts as dc, ch 1)
Sk 1 st
* Dc in next st
Ch 1
Sk 1 st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to ch-2 of ch-3 w/ sl st
8. Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
9. W/ Color B
Ch 1
Sc in BL only of same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
10. Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
11. W/ Color A
Ch 1
Sc in BL only of same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
12. W/ Color C
Ch 1
Sc in BL only of same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
13. Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
14. W/ Color A
Ch 1
Sc in BL only of same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
15. W/ Color D
Ch 1
Sc in BL only of same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
16. Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
17. W/ Color A
Ch 1
Sc in BL only of same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
18. Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1)
Sk 1 st
* Dc in next st
Ch 1
Sk 1 st *
Rep from * to * around
Join to ch-2 of ch-3 w/ sl st
19. Ch 1
Sc in same st and each st around
Join to first sc w/ sl st
20. Rep 9
21. Rep 10
22. Rep 11
23. Rep 12
24. Rep 13
25. Rep 14
26. Rep 15
27. Rep 16
28. Rep 17
29. Rep 18
30. Rep 19
31. Rep 9
32. Rep 10
33. Rep 11
34. Rep 12
35. Rep 13
36. Rep 14
37. Rep 15
38. Rep 16
39. Rep 17
40. Rep 18
41. Rep 18
:Mark stitches for strap:
(Not counting current st)
Mark 2nd, 51st, 59th and 108th st over (counting left)
:Strap:
1. Sl st (loosely) into next 2 st
Ch 1
Turn
Sc in same st and next 8 st
2. Ch 1
Turn
Sc in same st and each st across (9 st)
3-?.. Rep rows 1 and 2 until desired length is reached
(end on even numbered row)
Match strap to marked st:
Working through both thicknesses (strap and bag)
Sl st in same st and next 8 st
Sl st into next st
Fasten off
Weave in ends
Drawstring:
Using “J” hook and holding 3 strands together,
Ch 115
Fasten off
Weave through ch-1 spaces of round 40