The Rainbow Ripple Tote Free Pattern

The Rainbow Ripple Tote Free Pattern

Introduction

Brighten your day with the Rainbow Ripple Tote, a vibrant crochet bag perfect for carrying your essentials with style. This pattern combines bold colors and a unique ripple stitch to create a standout accessory that is both functional and fashionable. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the market, or just out for a stroll, this tote will add a splash of color to your day!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Indigo
  • Violet
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in ripple stitch pattern

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your Rainbow Ripple Tote:

1. Start with the base of the bag:
   • Using red yarn, make a slip knot and chain (ch) 50.
2. Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn your work. (You should have 49 stitches.)
3. Row 2: Chain 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn your work.
4. Repeat Row 2: Continue repeating Row 2 for 4 more rows. You should have a total of 5 rows in red.
5. Change to orange yarn: Attach the orange yarn and repeat Row 2 for 6 rows.
6. Continue changing colors: Follow the rainbow order, changing colors every 6 rows:
   • Yellow
   • Green
   • Blue
   • Indigo
   • Violet
7. Finish the body of the bag: Once all colors are completed, fold the piece in half, matching the short edges.
8. Seam the sides: Use a slip stitch to seam the sides together, ensuring the bag is closed and secure.
9. Create the handles: Attach the red yarn to the top edge of the bag.
   • Chain 60, skip 10 stitches on the bag, and slip stitch to the next stitch to attach the handle.
   • Repeat this process on the other side to create the second handle.
10. Finish up: Fasten off your yarn and weave in all ends using a yarn needle to ensure a neat finish.

Your Rainbow Ripple Tote is now complete! Enjoy your vibrant, handmade accessory that is perfect for everyday use or as a statement piece.