Crochet Vibrant Textured Market Tote Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in 5 colors (e.g., Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge: A 4" square should measure about 14 dc x 11 rows.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet

Instructions:

Base: 1. With Color 1, make a magic circle. 2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the circle. Pull tight and join with sl st to the top of ch 3. (12 dc total) 3. Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. (24 dc) 4. Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch; repeat from * around. Join. (36 dc) 5. Continue increasing in a similar manner until the base measures approximately 12" in diameter (about 7 rounds). 6. Fasten off and change to Color 2 for the body.

Body: 1. Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Hdc in each stitch around. Join. 2. Round 2: Ch 2, fpdc around the first hdc, *bpdc around the next; repeat from * around. Join. 3. Alternate between hdc rounds and textured rounds (using fpdc and bpdc) for a total height of about 10". 4. Change colors every 2 inches, following your color pattern.

Top Edging: 1. Switch to Color 1. Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join. 2. For the next round, ch 1, *sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in next; repeat from * around. Join. 3. Fasten off.

Handles: 1. With Color 1, attach yarn at the edge of the tote. Ch 60 (or desired length of handle). 2. Sc back into the bag's edge, fastening it down. Repeat on the opposite side. 3. Make sure the handles are secured well.

Finishing: 1. Weave in all ends securely. 2. Block your tote to ensure it retains shape, if necessary.

Your vibrant textured market tote is now complete! Enjoy using it for all your outings.