I love a good crochet tote bag that is quick and easy to make – like this Bungalow Crochet Tote! This crochet tote is made using my favorite super bulky yarn, Lion Brand Hometown USA. I enjoy using a super bulky yarn for purses and totes because it makes them so much sturdier with no lining required. As far as the stitch details on this tote go, I have been wanting to use the bungalow stitch in a project for quite some time! It is a very cute stitch and looks pretty cool when done with a super bulky yarn.
This crochet tote is constructed of two panels, which are sewn together at the sides and bottom. Then, handles are added at the top by crocheting in the round. I hope you enjoy!😃
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Bungalow Crochet Tote
Materials Used:
- Size 9.00 mm crochet hook
- Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn:Â 3 skeins of New York White , 1 skein each of Miami Seafoam, Honolulu Pink, and Louisville Julep
- Tapestry needle for sewing panels together and weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
ch(s) = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
American crochet terms used throughout
Gauge:
4″ x 4″ = 9 sc, 11 rows
Finished Size Approximately:
Body of bag = 14.5″ wide, 14″ tall (not including handles)
Handles measure 11.5″ tall from bag to shoulder
Instructions:
Make 2 panels. When dropping yarn during the color changes do not fasten off unless instructed.
Row 1:
With white, ch 34, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (33 sts)
Row 2:
Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3:
Ch 2 (does NOT count as a dc here and throughout), dc in each st across, turn.
Row 4:
Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 5:
Ch 2, dc in each of 1st 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, drop white behind work (when dropping yarn do not fasten off), with seafoam dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in each of next 7 sts, drop seafoam behind work, with 2nd skein of white ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in each of last 4 sts, turn.
Row 6:
Ch 1, sc in each of 1st 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, drop white in front of work, with seafoam sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in each of next 7 sts, drop seafoam in front of work, with white ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in each of last 4 sts, turn.
Row 7:
Ch 1, sc in each of 1st 4 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, skip 3 sts, fasten off white just used, with seafoam [4dc, ch1, 4dc] in next st, skip 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, skip 3 sts, [4dc, ch1, 4dc] in next st, skip 3 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, skip 3 sts, [4dc, ch1, 4dc] in next st, skip 3 sts, fasten off seafoam, with white sc in ch-1 sp, sc in each of last 4 sts, turn.
Row 8:
Ch 2, dc in each of 1st 5 sts, ch 3, skip 4 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in sc, ch 3, skip 4 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip 3 sts, dc in sc, ch 3, skip 4 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in last 5 sts, turn.
Row 9:
Ch 1, sc in each of 1st 5 sts, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in sc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, dc in dc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in sc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, dc in dc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in sc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in each of last 5 sts, turn. (33 sts)
Row 10:
Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 11-13:
Repeat rows 5-7, making color changes with pink instead of seafoam.
Rows 14-16:
Repeat rows 8-10 with white.
Rows 17-19:
Repeat rows 5-7, making color changes with julep instead of seafoam.
Rows 20-22:
With white, repeat rows 8-10.
Row 23:
Ch 2, dc in each st across turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Make a second panel the same way.
Place the two panels on top of each other, right sides facing out. Using a length of white yarn and your tapestry needle, sew the sides and bottom of the two panels together. Fasten off and weave in ends.
The handles are worked in rounds:
Round 1:
Attach white yarn at right side corner at the top of the tote, sc around 66 sts, sl st to beginning sc. Do not turn work.
Round 2:
Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 9 sts, ch 60, skip 15 sts, sc in each of next 18 sts, ch 60, skip 15 sts, sc in each of next 9 sts, sl st to beginning sc. Do not turn work.
Round 3:
Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around (156 sts). Fasten off.
To add a finished look to the inside edges of the handles (where you did the ch 60 in round 2):
Attach yarn to the inside edge of the handle and sc around, sl st to beginning sc. Fasten off. Repeat on opposite handle. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends and enjoy your new tote!
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