Retro Sunset Lace Tote Free Pattern

Retro Sunset Lace Tote Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the vintage charm with this Retro Sunset Lace Tote, a crochet masterpiece that combines warm sunset tones with intricate lacework. This tote bag is perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your modern wardrobe. Whether you're heading to the beach or running errands, this stylish bag will carry your essentials with flair!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in warm sunset tones (orange, coral, pink, and yellow)
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochet (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Base of the Bag

1. Start with a magic ring using orange yarn. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You should have a total of 12 double crochets.
2. Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join. You will have 24 double crochets.
3. Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch* around. Join. You will have 36 double crochets.
4. Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch* around. Join. You will have 48 double crochets.
5. Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch* around. Join. You will have 60 double crochets.

Body of the Bag

1. Switch to coral yarn. Chain 4 (this counts as your first double crochet and chain 1), then *skip the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1* around. Join.
2. Chain 4, then *double crochet in the chain-1 space, chain 1* around. Join.
3. Repeat Row 7 for 5 more rows, alternating colors between coral, pink, and yellow.

Lace Panel

1. Switch to orange yarn. Chain 5 (this counts as your first double crochet and chain 2), then *skip the next 2 stitches, double crochet in the next stitch, chain 2* around. Join.
2. Chain 5, then *double crochet in the chain-2 space, chain 2* around. Join.
3. Repeat Row 14 for 5 more rows, alternating colors between coral and pink.

Top Edge

1. Switch to yellow yarn. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join.
2. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join.

Handles

1. With yellow yarn, attach yarn to any side of the bag. Chain 1, single crochet in the next 8 stitches.
2. Chain 1, turn your work, and single crochet in each stitch across for 10 rows.
3. Fasten off and sew the handle ends to the opposite side of the bag.
4. Repeat for the second handle on the other side of the bag.

Finishing

Weave in all ends securely to complete your Retro Sunset Lace Tote. Enjoy your beautiful, handmade bag!