Festival Stripes Crochet Tote – Free Pattern for a Happy Little Bag

Say hello to your new favorite little bag! The Festival Stripes Crochet Tote is colorful, fun, and just the right size for tossing in your keys, phone, and a snack (or yarn😊you know how we do).

I wanted something playful and easy, the kind of project you can pick up on a summer afternoon and finish before the weekend’s over.

The stripes are totally random, the yarns are stash-friendly, and best of all, there are no ends to weave in. Yep. Magic.

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About the Stripe Technique:

Let’s talk about those fun, happy stripes.

You know I love a bit of controlled chaos when it comes to color.

For this bag, I cut random lengths of my chosen yarns and joined them all together before crocheting, using the Fisherman’s Knot. WATCH THE TUTORIAL (also called the Magic Knot).

That way, I had one big colorful ball of yarn ready to go, and I didn’t have to stop and change colors or deal with tails later.

It’s the easiest way to get that joyful, mismatched stripe look without weaving in a million ends. Highly recommend.

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How to Line a Crochet Tote Bag (And Why You Might Want To)

Lining a crochet tote bag might sound like an extra step, but it can really take your project to the next level!

If you’ve ever made a crochet tote bag pattern and noticed it stretches a little under weight, a simple fabric lining can help keep its shape and protect your yarn work from wear and tear.

It’s especially useful if you plan to carry smaller items or use your crochet bag regularly.

I usually go for a cotton fabric and hand-stitch or machine-sew it in after the bag is finished.

Totally optional, but it adds durability, a pop of personality, and that satisfying “finished” feel!

Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making a Handmade Crochet Summer Tote

Difficulty

Intermediate

Colorful Crochet Bag Pattern: Materials and Tools You’ll Need

This is the yarn I had at hand . Do not forget I make a sample for you to learn, so be creative and choose the yarn you love. Feel it before starting your project.

I know there are a million different yarn choices out there, but that also depends on where you live, so just be creative!

Drops Paris 100% cotton yarn, 85 g in total, using 3 colors ( peach, green, and blue)

Subs: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/garnstudio/drops_paris

Hook: US G-6 (4.5 mm) 

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

• 14 st X 8 Rounds ( 4” X 4”)

Sizes

Can be modified as you wish

This sample is: 9” wide X 6” height without straps

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
•  Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet 
• Slst = Slip stitch
• Yo = Yarn Over

Notes

• The pattern is worked in rounds and rows
• This pattern is worked in one piece for the body
• Ch2 at the beginning of the row does count as 1st stitch
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple, as you wish- I used three colors
• To obtain the color changes of the stripes, I cut different lengths of yarn in all 3 colors and joined them using the fishermen knot ( this way I did not have lots of ends to weave in and could continue stitching.
• Watch the video tutorial for the knot
• I worked a small size tote- you can decide on any size

Instructions

Chain 30

Row 1: Dc 1 in 3rd st from hook, dc 1 in next and across to last st, (29)

Now we start a round: dc 3 in the same last st (total of 2 in same st), turn work around and dc 1 in back of next st, dc 1 in next and across to last st , Slst to 1st st to close the round (58)

Round 2: Ch 2 ( counts as 1st dc), dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and around, Slst to ch 2 (58)

Round 3-12: Repeat round 2 ( As you crochet through the yarn ball created from various lengths of different colored yarns, the color changes will appear automatically)

The Strap

Row 1: Ch 2, dc 1 in next st and next 8 stitches  to a total of 9 stitches, turn

Row 2- 34: Ch 2, dc 1 in next st and across to end, join with Slst to opposite side of the bag

Cut yarn 

Introduce yarn skipping 2 stitches from the strap to the center of the bag, dc 1 in the next 15 st, turn and repeat for a total of 5 rows to make the closing part

Finishing

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Add a tassel using one yarn color and enjoy!

Enjoy!

**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!

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