Crochet Elegant Everyday Tote Bag Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in taupe (approximately 500 yards)
• Crochet hook: Size H/5mm
• Darning needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Instructions

Bag Base

1. Ch 41.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (40 sts)
3. Row 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Bag Body

9. Round 1: Ch 1, sc around all edges of the base, placing 3 sc in each corner, sl st to first sc to join.
10. Round 2-30: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join.

Bag Handles

31. Row 31: Sc in next 12 sts, ch 60, skip next 16 sts, sc in next 24 sts, ch 60, skip next 16 sts, sc to end.
32. Row 32: Sc in each st and ch across.

Finishing

• Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.
• Block the bag to shape if desired.

Enjoy your new elegant crochet tote bag!