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Its been a LONG time since I posted in my blog, and there has been a lot going on in my life. But rather than catch you up, I'm going to post a crochet pattern I made for this cute little tote. I made this little purse to take to a weekend long concert. I needed a small bag that matched my new cowboy boots. It’s big enough to fit my phone, car keys, cigarettes, money, ID, and of course, my tickets. The strap can be worn across the chest or just over the shoulder.
Materials:
Yarn: Red Heart Worsted Weight in two colors (I used scrap yarn so I don’t know the exact name of the colors I used. But I'm pretty sure the dark brown is called Café Latte)
Crochet Hooks: size H and F
Upholstery Needle
Scissors
Ruler or measuring tape
Small piece of cardboard to make tassels ( 2.5” x 2.5”)
Abbreviations: CH=chain; SC= single crochet; DC= double crochet; SP=space; St(Sts)= stitch(es); Sl St= slip stitch; FO= Fasten off
This pattern is worked in the round
You can alternate colors at will to make your own design, or follow the yarn changings in the pattern
Hook size is changed for the strap of the tote to make for a sturdier, stronger handle that won’t stretch as much
Make the strap as long or as short as you want depending on how you plan on wearing the tote.
Yarn: Red Heart Worsted Weight in two colors (I used scrap yarn so I don’t know the exact name of the colors I used. But I'm pretty sure the dark brown is called Café Latte)
Crochet Hooks: size H and F
Upholstery Needle
Scissors
Ruler or measuring tape
Small piece of cardboard to make tassels ( 2.5” x 2.5”)
Abbreviations: CH=chain; SC= single crochet; DC= double crochet; SP=space; St(Sts)= stitch(es); Sl St= slip stitch; FO= Fasten off
This pattern is worked in the round
You can alternate colors at will to make your own design, or follow the yarn changings in the pattern
Hook size is changed for the strap of the tote to make for a sturdier, stronger handle that won’t stretch as much
Make the strap as long or as short as you want depending on how you plan on wearing the tote.
The Bag:
Using size H hook CH 150, join with Sl St, CH2
Round 1: DC across joining with Sl St to top of CH 2 at the end of the round. CH 2
Round 2: DC in SP between DC all the way to end of the round, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 2
Round 3: DC in SP between DC all the way to the end of the round, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 1
Round 4: SC in each DC SP to end of round, join with Sl St to CH1, CH 1
Round 5: SC in each St to end of round, join with Sl St to CH1, CH 1
Round 6: SC in each St to end of round, join with Sl St to CH1, CH2
Round 7: DC in each SC all the way around, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 2
Round 8: DC in each DC SP all the way around, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 2
Round 9: DC in each DC SP all the way around, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 1
Round 10-13: repeat rounds 4-7, fasten off and join second color
Round 14 & 15: Repeat rounds 8 & 9, fasten off and join first color
Round 16 & 17: Repeat rounds 4-6, fasten off and join second color again
Round 18: Repeat round 7 but do not CH 2 at end of round. Do not fasten off
Using size H hook CH 150, join with Sl St, CH2
Round 1: DC across joining with Sl St to top of CH 2 at the end of the round. CH 2
Round 2: DC in SP between DC all the way to end of the round, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 2
Round 3: DC in SP between DC all the way to the end of the round, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 1
Round 4: SC in each DC SP to end of round, join with Sl St to CH1, CH 1
Round 5: SC in each St to end of round, join with Sl St to CH1, CH 1
Round 6: SC in each St to end of round, join with Sl St to CH1, CH2
Round 7: DC in each SC all the way around, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 2
Round 8: DC in each DC SP all the way around, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 2
Round 9: DC in each DC SP all the way around, join with Sl St to top of CH 2, CH 1
Round 10-13: repeat rounds 4-7, fasten off and join second color
Round 14 & 15: Repeat rounds 8 & 9, fasten off and join first color
Round 16 & 17: Repeat rounds 4-6, fasten off and join second color again
Round 18: Repeat round 7 but do not CH 2 at end of round. Do not fasten off
The Strap: (Strap is worked in rows)
Sl St BACKWARDS 4 sts. SC forward 4 Sts, DC 4 sts, Ch 1, turn work. Change Hook to F.
Row 1: 7 SC, Ch 1, turn
Repeat row 1 until the desired length of the strap is achieved. Then FO leaving an 8-10 inch tail. Using the upholstery needle, sew the strap down to the exact opposite side of the bag than where the strap started. Weave in all ends.
Sl St BACKWARDS 4 sts. SC forward 4 Sts, DC 4 sts, Ch 1, turn work. Change Hook to F.
Row 1: 7 SC, Ch 1, turn
Repeat row 1 until the desired length of the strap is achieved. Then FO leaving an 8-10 inch tail. Using the upholstery needle, sew the strap down to the exact opposite side of the bag than where the strap started. Weave in all ends.
Drawstring:
Measure the width of your bag. Multiply this number by 2 and then add 2-3 inches to the length. Using matching color yarn and F hook, make a CH that length, FO. Using the upholstery needle, weave this CH in and out of the DC SPs on the last round of the bag, making ends cross by weaving one to two SPs past the starting point . Tie a knot in the very end of the CH on both ends, to keep ends from slipping out of the SP. Do not trim ends from ends of CH.
Measure the width of your bag. Multiply this number by 2 and then add 2-3 inches to the length. Using matching color yarn and F hook, make a CH that length, FO. Using the upholstery needle, weave this CH in and out of the DC SPs on the last round of the bag, making ends cross by weaving one to two SPs past the starting point . Tie a knot in the very end of the CH on both ends, to keep ends from slipping out of the SP. Do not trim ends from ends of CH.
Tassel:
Fold small piece of cardboard in half. Using different color yarn from the drawstring, loosely wrap yarn around folded part of cardboard about 10-12 times. Using same color yarn as the drawstring, insert yarn under the yarn by the crease in the cardboard. Tie yarn in a knot. Use scissors to cut the yarn along the opening of the cardboard. One tassel made!! Repeat process to make another one.
Using the yarn that ties the tassel together, tie the tassel to the drawstring. Tie it in a knot behind the knot at the end of the drawstring. Trim the tassels to all one length including the ends of the drawstring CH and the yarn used to tie the tassel together.
Fold small piece of cardboard in half. Using different color yarn from the drawstring, loosely wrap yarn around folded part of cardboard about 10-12 times. Using same color yarn as the drawstring, insert yarn under the yarn by the crease in the cardboard. Tie yarn in a knot. Use scissors to cut the yarn along the opening of the cardboard. One tassel made!! Repeat process to make another one.
Using the yarn that ties the tassel together, tie the tassel to the drawstring. Tie it in a knot behind the knot at the end of the drawstring. Trim the tassels to all one length including the ends of the drawstring CH and the yarn used to tie the tassel together.
Bottom of the bag:
Turn the bag inside out and, using the upholstery needle and the second color of yarn, whip stitch the bag together along the bottom. You are now finished!!!!
Turn the bag inside out and, using the upholstery needle and the second color of yarn, whip stitch the bag together along the bottom. You are now finished!!!!
So there you have it!! I hope you enjoy your little tote as much as I enjoy mine. And here's a little tip: If you didn't make the strap long enough, fill the bag with golf balls (or something heavy) and hang it from the doorknob for a day or so to stretch out the strap!
As always, if you find any errors in the pattern, please let me know in the comments. Thank You!!
As always, if you find any errors in the pattern, please let me know in the comments. Thank You!!
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