Free crochet pattern
Free crochet tote bag pattern
A sturdy shopping bag from one long panel of half double crochet, folded and seamed, with straps worked straight on. It’s a easy pattern of about 8 hours, and it teaches half double crochet, seaming, working straps. Follow it below, or open it in Stitchbay to count it row by row.
You’ll need
- 320 m (350 yd) of medium weight yarn (Worsted), cotton (it doesn't stretch as much as acrylic)
- a 5.5 mm (US I-9) hook
- Tapestry needle
- Gauge: 13 stitches and 10 rows to 10 cm (4 in) in hdc
Size: About 34 × 36 cm, straps 50 cm.
Before you start
The ch 2 at the start of each row doesn't count as a stitch.
Abbreviations
| ch | chain |
| sk | skip |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
Panel
Foundation: Ch 46.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch to end (44 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to end.
Rep this row until the piece measures 72 cm: about 72 rows in all, ending row 73.
Fasten off. Fold the panel in half so the short ends meet at the top, and sew up both sides.
Straps (make 2)
Foundation: Ch 72.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end (71 sts).
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew each end of a strap 8 cm in from the sides on the inside of the bag, front and back.