Crochet Playful Textured Stripes Tote Bag Free Pattern

Playful Textured Stripes Tote Bag

This crochet tote bag features textured stripes that create a playful and modern look. It’s perfect for beginners and can be adjusted easily for size. The use of cotton yarn gives it durability and stretch.

Materials:

• 5 skeins of cotton yarn in contrasting colors
• Crochet hook (size H/8 5.0mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

16 stitches x 12 rows = 4 inches in double crochet (dc) stitch.

Pattern Instructions:

Base of the Bag:

1. Ch 40 (or desired width), join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch.
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, *skip 1 stitch, 2 dc in next* repeat until the end. Join with slip stitch.
4. Continue until the base measures 12 inches in diameter.

Body of the Bag:

1. Change colors every 2 rounds for a striped effect:
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, join with slip stitch.
3. Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each sc around, join with slip stitch.
4. Repeat these two rounds, alternating colors until bag height measures 14 inches.

Handles:

1. Join yarn at the side of the bag, ch 70, turn, and sc along the chain.
2. Join with slip stitch at the bag and repeat on the opposite side.

Finishing:

Enjoy your new Playful Textured Stripes Tote Bag!