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My Favorite Yarn Tote… Free Crochet Pattern

My Favorite Yarn Tote… Free Crochet Pattern


My Favorite Yarn Tote… Free Crochet Pattern!!! This is a super fun and very useful project. You can use this as your project bag, fitting up to 6 extra large yarn skeins, or 4 skeins plus your project! It has 2 small holes on each side to thread your different yarn colors through to keep you project running smoothly! This is also a great everyday tote, it is sturdy and easy to carry your groceries, extra goodies for a trip or even for the beach! This uses the Waffle Stitch Technique which is easy to master!

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My Favorite Yarn Tote

Materials:

Yarn: 2 – 5 oz Red Heart Super Saver in Aran Fleck 520 yards total

Hook: G

Stitch Markers

Stitches:

  • Ch – Chain
  • St – Stitch
  • Sp – Space
  • Sk – Skip
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • Hdc – Half Double Crochet
  • Dc – Double Crochet
  • FP – Front Post
  • Bl – Back Loop
  • Reverse Single Crochet
  • RS – Right Side
  • Decrease( work your stitch over 2 stitches instead of one inserting your hook in each of the 2 indicated pulling up a loop and finishing your stitch)

Size:

11″ tall x 14″ across (32″ around)

My Favorite Yarn Tote... Free Crochet Pattern

Instructions:

Bottom Base: You will be holding 2 strands together

Row 1: Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. = 12 sc

Row 2-44: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 12 sc

*You now will work in the round working your way around the 4 sides of your base.

*Make sure to keep moving your markers for the corners, this will assure you lines stay straight in the waffle stitch pattern

Round 45: Make 2 more sc in the same stitch you just made in row 44(1st corner), evenly sc 42 sts across the side rows, 3 sc in the 1st st of row 1(2nd corner), sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in the next st(3rd corner), evenly sc 42 sts across the side rows, 3 sc in the 1st st of row 44(4th corner), sc in next 10 sts, sl st in next st(last st of row 44 to complete the round), place marker in each corner st. = 116 sc

Round 46: Ch 1, fpsc in each ch around, moving the markers to keep your corner stitches identified. = 116 fpsc (you will not put extra stitches in the corners)

Round 47-50: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and each stitch around, continue to move your markers to identify your corners.= 116 hdc. Finish off at the end of round 50

With RS facing, join 1 strand of yarn in the righthand corner st on the short end.

Round 51: Ch 1, blsc in st, *blsc in next 5 sts, decrease blsc over next 2 sts, blsc in next 5 sts*, Blsc in corner st, blsc in next 44 sts, blsc in next corner st, Repeat *to* once, blsc in corner st, blsc in next 44 sts, Join with sl st around the post of first blsc(this sets up your waffle stitch). = 114 blsc.

Round 52: Ch 3(counts as dc now and throughout), *bldc in next 2 sts, fpdc around next st*, repeat *to* around(your corner sts should always be a fpdc), ending with 2 bldc, join with sl st around beginning ch 3(joining around this st will make this stay in the waffle st pattern)= 38 fpdc & 76 bldc

Round 53: Ch 3, turn, *fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st*, repeat *to* around ending with last 2 fpdc, join with sl st around the beginning ch 3. = 76 fpdc & 38 dc

Round 54: Ch 3, turn, *dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around next st*, repeat *to* around ending with last 2 dc, join with st st around the beginning ch 3. = 76 dc & 38 fpdc

Rounds 55-72: Repeat rounds 53 & 54

Round 73: Ch 1, turn fpsc in st, *sc in next 2 sts, fpsc around next st*, repeat *to* around ending with sc in 2 sts, join with st st around the beginning sc. = 76 sc & 38 fpsc

You will now pick back up a second strand holding 2 strands together

Round 74-75: Ch 2(counts as hdc), turn, hdc in each st around, join with sl st. = 114 hdc

Round 76: Ch 1, turn, *hdc in 11 sts, hdc in corner st, hdc in next 9 sts, hdc decrease over next 2 sts, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc decrease over next 2 sts, hdc in nex 9 sts, hdc decrease over next 2 sts, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc in next corner st*, repeat *to* once more, join with sl st. = 108 hdc

Round 77: Ch 1(do not turn), *sc in 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2, sc in 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2, sc in 2 sts, sc in corner st, sc in next 15 sts, ch 15, sk 11, sc in next 15, sc in corner st*, repeat *to* once more, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 2 ch15, 4 ch2 and 78 sc

Round 78: Ch 1, turn, sc across to ch 15 sp, *15 sc in ch 15sp, sc around to ch 2 sp, 2 sc in ch 2sp, sc in next 3, 2 sc in next ch 2sp*, sc around to next ch 15sp, repeat *to*, sc to corner st and join to beginning sc. = 116 sc

Round 79: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 116 sc

Round 80: Ch 1, reverse sc around, join with sl st and finish off.

Steam Block to shape. You can put a small box inside to hold the shape and steam. Let dry/cool completely

That’s it, you now have completed My Favorite Yarn Tote! I hope you love it and get a lot of use. If you are making it just as a tote, you can skip the small holes in the sides for yarn.

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Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


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Summer Stripe Tote Bag… Free Crochet Pattern!!!

Summer Stripe Tote Bag… Free Crochet Pattern!!!

Summer Stripe Tote Bag

Cheery, whimsical and easy to make!!  The Summer Stripe Tote Bag is the perfect bag to take to the market, beach or as your summer everyday bag! Using self-striping yarn, makes the work is easy… Simple moss stitch and fun join make the bit of whimsy on the front of the bag… Your choice of handles, either a simple crochet handle or a fun ready-made handle can make this personalized to your taste!

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Materials: 

Yarn~ 1 Caron Cakes worsted weight yarn, 383 yards per skein. I used Spice Cake and Blueberry Kiwi.

Hook~ H   *You can use a larger or smaller hook to make the bag bigger or smaller

Pre purchased handles are an option

Scissors

Yarn needle

 

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Size:

13″ x 13″ Tote

18″ x 1″ Crochet Handle

Stitches:

St ~ Stitch

Ch ~ Chain

Sk ~ Skip

Sl St ~ Slip Stitch

Sp ~ Space

Sc ~ Single Crochet

Hdc ~ Half Double Crochet

Dc ~ Double Crochet

Rev Sc ~ Reverse Single Crochet

X St – X stitch – Sk st, dc in next st, dc in previously sk st.

Instructions:

Ch 52

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch*, repeat *to* across. = 26 sc & 25 ch1 sps

Row 2:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk st*, repeat *to* across, sc in last ch 1 sp and last st. = 27 sc & 24 ch1 sp

Row 3:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st*, repeat *to* across`. = 26 sc & 25 ch1 sps

Rows 4-99:  Repeat rows 2 & 3

Joining Row 1 to Row 99:

You will be working 1 st in row 99 then 1 st in row 1, this will join the two ends together.

Ch2 (counts as hdc), hdc in 1st st of row 1, *ch 1 sk ch 1 sp of row 99, hdc in next st of row 99, ch 1, sk next ch 1 sp of row 1, hdc in next st of row 1*, repeat * to * across. = 52 hdc & 51 ch 1 sts

Top Edging:

Join yarn with sl st to top of the bag(either end can be the top)

*No turning rows 1-3, turn rows 4 & 5

Row 1:  Ch 1, sc 96 sts evenly around the top of the bag, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 96 sc

Row 2:  Ch 3(counts as dc), X st, * dc in next st, X st*, repeat *to* around, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 32 x sts & 32 dc.

Row 3:  Ch 1, sc in each st across. = 96 sc

Row 4:  Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1 sc. = 96 sc

Row 5:  Ch 1, rev sc around, join with sl st to beginning st, finish off. = 96 rev sc

*Lining up the fancy join placement to the right 1/3 of the bag( See my bag at top for placement), sew bottom of bag closed.

Straps: 

2 options – 

Option 1: Crochet Handles

Ch 81(leave a tail for sewing handle to bag)

Row 1:  Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each across. = 80 sl st

Row 2:  Ch 1, turn, sl st in each st across. = 80 sl st

Row 3:  Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. = 80 dc

Row 4 – 5:  Ch 1, turn, sl st in each st across. = 80 sl st

Finish off, leave tail for sewing  handle to bag

Sew 1st handle to front inside and 2nd handle to back inside.

Option 2:  Purchased Handles

Sew handles on inside of the bag to the front and back.

Congratulations!!

You now have a Summer Stripe Tote Bag!!

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Elena


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Northwest Beaches Tote Bag… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Northwest Beaches Tote Bag… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Northwest Beaches Tote Bag

 

Northwest Beaches Tote Bag... Free Crochet Pattern

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Northwest Beaches Tote Bag is an easy free crochet pattern, that works up quickly!!  The colors and style of this tote bag reminds me of the far northern beaches of California and Oregon…. Yellow sunshine, Blue skies, Green coastal grass!  Fill it up with your beach necessities, farmers market purchases or your workout clothes for the gym!!  I hope you enjoy my latest Free Crochet Pattern!!


Materials:

Yarn ~ Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted Weight, approximately 500 yards. (Pictured here in Happy Baby) I used approximately 2 1/2 skeins.

Hook ~ H

Scissors and Yarn Needle

 

Stitches:

St ~ Stitch      Sk ~ Skip     Bl – Back Loop     Ch ~ Chain     Sl St ~ Slip Stitch     Dec ~ Decrease       Sc ~ Single Crochet     Hdc ~ Half Double Crochet   Dc ~ Double Crochet


Instructions:

Bottom

Holding 2 strands of yarn together ch 41

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. = 40 sc

Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 40 sc

Row 15:  Ch 1, sc 2 more sts in same st(1st corner), sc 12 evenly across side rows, 3 sc in next st(2nd corner), sc in next 38 sts, 3 sc in next st(3rd corner), sc 12 evenly up side rows, 2 sc in same st as 1st st of the top row(4th corner). leave remaining unworked, Join with sl st. = 112 sc

Finish off.

Sides and Handle

Working with 1 strand of yarn

Round 1: Join in Bl of any center corner st, ch1, Bl sc in each st around, Join with sl st. = 112 sc

Rounds 2-5:  Ch 2(counts as hdc now and throughout), hdc around, join with sl st. = 112 hdc

*Even rounds will now be your right side*

Round 6:  Ch 3(counts as dc now and throughout), dc in next st, sk 2 sts, 5 dc(shell made) in next st, sk 2 sts, *dc in next 3 sts, sk 2 sts, 5dc shell in next st, sk 2 sts*, repeat * * 12 more times, dc in last st, join with sl st. = 14 5dc shells and 42 dc

Round 7:  Ch 3, turn, dc in next st, sk 2 sts, 5dc shell in next st,*sk 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, sk 2 sts, 5dc shell in next st*, repeat * * around, sk 2, dc in last st, join with sl st. = 14 5dc shells and  42 dc

Rounds 8-25: Repeat round 7

Round 26: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts(shell sts), *hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts*, repeat * * around, hdc in last st, join with sl st.= 70 sc and 42 hdc

Round 27: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join with sl st. = 112 sc

Round 28:  Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 6 sts, dec over next 2 sts*, repeat * * around, join with sl st. = 98 sc

Round 29: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join with sl st. = 98 sc

Round 30:  Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 5 sts, dec over next 2 sts*, repeat * * around, join with st st. =84 sc

Round 31:  Ch 1, turn, sc around, join with sl st. = 84 sc

Round 32: Sl st in next 3 sts, ch 1, turn, sc in next 22 sts, ch 44, sk 20 sts, sc in next 22 sts, ch 45, sk next 20 sts, Join to 1st sc with sl st. *Be very careful not to twist the chains when crocheting.

Round 33:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 45 chains, sc in next 22 sts, sc in next 45 chains, sc in last 22 sts, join with sl st. = 134 sc

Rounds 34-39: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join with sl st. = 134

Finish off and weave in ends.

Congratulations… You now have a Northwest Beaches Tote Bag!!

Happy Crocheting…

Elena

Charlie & NW Tote


©Copyright 2016 Elena Hunt/Beatrice Ryan Designs.  All my, patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them in any way. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blog website, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

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