Whimsical Color Block Heart Tote Bag

This delightful crochet tote bag combines vibrant color blocking with a lovely heart motif. It’s perfect for carrying candy, cards, or even cosmetics. This pattern is beginner-friendly, full of playful charm, and quick to create!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors (A: Main color, B: Contrast color, C: Accent color)
• 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)

Gauge:

15 sc x 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet.

Pattern Instructions:

Base:

1. With Color A, ch 41.
2. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Join with sl st to the first sc. (40 sc)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st. (40 sc)

Body:

Change to Color B.

1. Round 3-7: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with sl st.

Now switch to Color C for the heart motif.

1. Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 3, hdc in next, dc in next 3, hdc in next, sc in next 3* repeat around for the heart shape, join.
2. Round 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 3*, change to Color A for the outline. Continue around and join.

Finishing:

• Switch back to Color A for the top border, ch 1, sc in each. Join and fasten off.
• Add handles by chaining 30 and attaching on either side of the bag with sl sts.

Great Job!

Your whimsical heart tote bag is now complete! Enjoy your new creation, and don’t forget to share it with friends!