FLOWER TOTE
Crochet pattern courtesy
of Crochet 'N' More
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Copyright, April 29,
2008
Tisa Enterprises, All Rights Reserved
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The
following pattern is my original design.
Please only copy or print this pattern for personal use.
Please contact
me if you find any errors.
MATERIALS:
Red Heart
4 ply WW Yarn (white & orange)
Hook Size H for Tote
Hook Size G for Flower
Stitches: ch, sl st, sc, sc2tog, rev sc.
| REVERSE SINGLE CROCHET (a/k/a CRAB STITCH) | A reverse single crochet is worked from left to right; whereas a regular single crochet stitch is worked from right to left. Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through both of the loops on your hook. This stitch takes a bit of practice but the outcome is well worth the effort. |
Difficulty: MEDIUM
HANDLE
R1: Ch70, sc in hump of 2nd ch from hook. Sc in hump of ea rem ch. (69sc)
R2: Ch1, turn. Sc in first sc. (Ch1, sk next sc, sc in next sc) across.
R3: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea sc and in ea Ch1 sp. (69sc)
TOTE
R4: Ch1, do not turn. Sc
in ea row end. (3sc)
Ch 30. On opposite end of handle... being careful not to twist the chain and
keeping the handle straight, sc in ea row end. (3sc)
Ch30, being careful not to twist the chain, sl st in the first sc on this row.
This is the top edge of the tote.
R5: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea sc and in the hump of ea ch around. (66sc)
R6: Continuous Round: Place
marker, sc in ea sc around until the tote measures 8" from top edge.
Reposition your marker after each new round.
BEGIN DECREASING
R7: Sc2tog around.
R8: (Sc in next st. Sc2tog) around to last st. Sc in last st.
R9: (Sc in next st. Sc2tog) around.
Fasten off leaving a 12"
yarn tail for sewing.
Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the last round and draw the
opening closed.
Fasten off.
TRIM
R1: Join orange with a sc
in the first sc to the left of one side of the handle (on the top edge).
Sc in ea st along the top edge of the tote and continue around that side of
the handle. Join with a sl st.
R2: Ch1, do not turn. Rev sc all the way around.
Repeat Trim Rs1&2 on the opposite side.
FLOWER
R1: With orange, ch6, sl st in the 6th ch from the hook. (Ch5, sl st in same ch) 4 times.
R2: Do not turn.
(6sc in next csp. Sl st in main center of flower.) around.
Join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off
FINISHING
Using a length of orange
yarn and a yarn needle, sew the flower on the bag as shown in the photo.
You can add more flowers if you want. Flowers in various colors will change
the look of the tote.
For stitch abbreviations and instructions please visit our Crochet
Basics page:
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Please email
me for information on stitches that are not included on that page.
HAPPY CROCHETING
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