Crochet Stylish Textured Market Tote Bag

Materials Required:

• Medium weight cotton yarn (approximately 400g)
• Crochet hook size 5.0 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Gauge:

4” x 4” = 12 stitches x 14 rows in double crochet

Finished Dimensions:

• Height: 12 inches
• Width: 14 inches
• Strap Length: 22 inches

Stitches Used:

• Chains (ch)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

Bag Body:

1. Start by chaining 48 stitches.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, work a double crochet. Continue double crocheting in each chain across. (Total 46 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Work a dc in the first stitch, then make a dc in the next stitch, and a front post double crochet (fpdc) around the next stitch to create texture. Repeat this across the row to the end. (Total 46 stitches)
4. Repeat Row 2 until your piece measures 12 inches from the starting chain.

Joining Sides:

1. Fold your rectangle in half, aligning the edges.
2. Join the sides with a slip stitch, running from the bottom to the top. Leave the top open.

Creating the Base:

1. Starting from one side of the open top, work around the bottom of the bag in the round with double crochet, joining with a slip stitch, until the bottom is approximately 6 inches wide.

Making the Straps:

1. Chain 40 for each strap. Work a row of double crochet into each chain until the strap measures approximately 22 inches.
2. Attach the straps to the bag by slip stitching them securely on each side of the top opening.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all loose ends using the yarn needle.
• Block your bag if desired to shape it nicely.

Now your stylish textured market tote bag is ready to take on all your adventures!