Simple Tote Crochet Pattern

Hello crochet friends!

Today’s pattern is a Simple Bamboo Handle Tote

This is a quick tote to crochet and doesn’t use much yarn. The tote will hold all your necessary items (wallet, phone, credit cards, hand sanitizer and more).

I didn’t line my tote, but I might make another and line that one. If you would like to line your bag, there are several good videos on Youtube with great instructions on how to line crocheted bags. The Crochet Crowd video is here

**Simple Tote** Crochet Pattern by Crochet Bags & More

Materials:

1 skein (8.8 oz., 317 yds) Bernat Maker Home Dec in Cream or other #5 weight yarn

Crochet hook 6mm, L, size 10

Bamboo handles (purchased at Joann)

Tapestry needle

Skill level: Easy/Beginner

Gauge: 10 hdc = 4 inches

Size: 11” wide x 12” tall (not including handle)

Abbreviations: (US terms)

Ch – chain

Sc – single crochet

Hdc – half double crochet

St – stitch (es)

( ) – number of stitches at end of row or round

Notea

This bag takes about 140 yards of Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn

2. Crocheting around the handle can be awkward. Try holding the handle and yarn in one hand and move the hook around the handle and yarn to complete the stitches.

3. If you prefer, you can do a single crochet in both loops of Row 21 and not crochet in the back loop. Crocheting in the back loop causes the ridged line (see pic).

Pattern (make 2)

Row 1: Crochet 19 sc around handle (19)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. hdc in each st (19)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next 15 st, 2 hdc in next, hdc in last st. (21)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 17 st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st. (23)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 19 st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st. (25)

***Simple Tote Crochet Pattern*** half double crochet stitches

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 21 st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in last st. (27)

Rows 7 – 20: Ch 1, turn. hdc in each st (27)

Rows 21: ch 1, turn. Sc in the back loop of each st (27)

***Simple Tote Crochet Pattern*** back loop only stitches

Row 22 – 25: Ch 1, turn. sc in each stitch (not the back loop) (27)

Finishing

Sew side edges together from bottom to within 4 inches of the handles on each side. Be sure to matches stitches and rows
Sew bottom edges together
Finish off and weave in ends
If desired, line the bag with a matching cloth, add fringe, flowers, beads
Pictured flower is made with the first three rows of the carnation flower on Planet June https://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/carnations/ plus some split strands of yarn and a button