The Wanderlust Woven Tote: A Boho Macrame & Crochet Fusion Free Pattern
Introducing the Wanderlust Woven Tote
Carry your yoga mat in style with this stunning boho-chic tote, blending the art of crochet with the texture of macrame. This unique pattern creates a durable, eye-catching bag that's as beautiful as it is functional. The combination of a solid, sturdy base and an open, woven body makes it perfect for everyday use, while the terracotta macrame fringe adds a touch of free-spirited flair. Whether you're heading to the studio or the farmer's market, this bag is sure to turn heads.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% mercerized cotton; 100g/186 yds) in 2 colors:
- Color A (Natural) - 2 skeins
- Color B (Terracotta) - 1 skein
- Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Gauge: 14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
- Other: Scissors, tapestry needle for weaving ends
Step-by-Step Instructions
Notes & Abbreviations
Notes: The bag is worked in two main pieces: the base and the body. The body uses a combination of single crochet and chain spaces to create a woven effect. The macrame fringe is added at the end.
Abbreviations: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, st(s) = stitch(es), rep = repeat, sk = skip
Base (make 2)
With Color A, ch 26.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (25 sc)
- Row 2-12: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (25 sc)
Fasten off. Repeat for second piece.
Body
With Color A, ch 76. Join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
- Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (76 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 3, sk 3 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk 3 sts, sl st to first sc. (19 ch-3 spaces)
- Round 3: Sl st into first ch-3 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same space, *ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 space; rep from * around, ending with ch 1, sl st to first sc.
- Round 4: Sl st into first ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to first sc.
- Rounds 5-20: Rep Rounds 3 and 4. Fasten off.
Assembly
Place the two base pieces together with wrong sides facing. Using Color A and working through both layers, sc around the edge of the base, working 1 sc in each row-end and 1 sc in each corner st. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Attach the body to the base: With Color A, sc around the top edge of the base and the bottom edge of the body, matching sts. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Straps (make 2)
With Color B, ch 100.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (99 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew one end of each strap to the inside of the bag, about 4 inches from the center front and back.
Macrame Fringe
Cut 40 strands of Color B, each 12 inches long. Fold each strand in half. Insert the folded end through a ch-3 space on the bottom of the bag, then pull the ends through the loop. Tighten. Repeat around the entire bottom edge of the bag.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Trim fringe evenly.
