Petal Top Tote
A bit of inspiration behind the name:
I wanted a big tote for summer and I believe I just got one. Once I finished this I was so thrilled, it’s the perfect oversize tote I was hoping for this sunny season. I can’t wait for all the sunshine days to carry this around. Also this is easily made in a day, so easy and simple. Worked up in a spiral for an easy to make bag and it has plenty of durability. With a sweet half petal like pattern at the top this also has a cute little bow! Stash bust or make this in stripes, you can’t have too many of these or get as creative as you want with the fun colorways you use.
METHOD Crotchet
DIFFICULTY
Easy
SIZES Tote
DESCRIPTION
A quick and cute tote that will take you all the way through Spring and Summer! Big enough for trips to the beach, library or movies, wherever you fancy to go that day! Seamless with little half petal shapes rounding the top of the bag for an extra dose of sunshine and outdoors.
YARN
Lion Brand Yarn
Hue and Me in “Toast”, #5 Bulky, 4.4oz/125g, 137yd/125m, 80% Acrylic/20% Wool
Skeins needed: 2
Hook
US K (6.5mm)
or hook needed to obtain gauge
NOTIONS
Stitch Marker, Scissors
Yarn Needle
GAUGE
10 sts x 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) of hdc
Look at the edging :) I thought it was so cute I just wanted to start with that hehe. I love the idea of the warm summer days coming and with Spring and Summer as the inspo behind my 4 peice collection I love how this one brings out the subtle flower tops along the tote!
This ones sturdy! Take it everywhere you go with comfidence it will hold it all. It can be made EASILY in a day making it even cooler when you need last minute awesome accesories.
Also, the color options for this are awesome. Check out Lion Brand Yarns Hue and Me line (which I use often because I love it) and you’ll have a favorite color in there somewhere becuase the palette is BE-A-U-TI-FUL!
NOTES
Beginning chain doesn’t count as a stitch throughout the pattern.
Bag worked bottom up, and in a spiral for a seamless bag.
Handles are made and sewn on, followed by tying a little chain bow onto the strap.
GAUGE
**Please check your gauge before you start this Pattern to match the finished measurements for this pattern:
It’s best to make your swatch slightly bigger than what the pattern states it should measure so you can measure it in the center of your square, getting an accurate reading. You can do this by adding 2 additional stitches and work 2 additional rows. Do not count the first and last stitch in your measurement or the first and last row.
Hook Size Suggestions:
If your swatch has less stitches, swatch again using a smaller hook.
If your swatch has more stitches, swatch again using a larger hook.
Finished Measurements
Width (laid flat) 15.5” / 39 cm
Height to top of bag (laid flat) 13” / 33 cm
Top of Straps after being attached (each) 12.5” / 31 cm
Stitches to Know
ch Chain
dc Double Crochet
hdc Half Double Crochet
RS Right Side
sc Single Crochet
sk Skip the stitches indicated
st(s) Stitch(es)
Sl St Slip Stitch
WS Wrong Side
Weaving In Ends
Cut yarn leaving approx. 7” (17.5 cm) in length.
Pull the end through the last stitch to secure it.
Weave in ends on the inside of the project.
Trim ends.
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Pattern
Body Bag
ch 42
Row 1: Beginning in the 3rd ch from the hook, hdc the row [40 sts], now turn to start working on the other side of the ch, hdc the row. [80 sts]
Do not join in the round, we are going to work in a spiral, replace M in first st of the round to keep track of your count.
Row 2-25: Hdc the round.
Finishing Round: *Hdc1, dc1, hdc1, Sl St2, repeat after * for the round, Sl St into the beginning chain to join in the round.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Straps - Make 2
Ch 74
Row 1: Beginning in the 3rd ch from the hook, sc the row. [72 sts]
Row 2: Ch1, turn, sc the row.
Row 3: Ch1, turn, Sl St the row.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
I liked the WS of the bag. Choose which side you prefer to be your RS before attaching you straps.
Attach the straps along the inside of the bag, approx 1” (2.5cm) down. The edge of the strap should be 12 sts in from edge of the bag on both sides.
Bow
Ch 65
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Tie it in a bow onto one of the handles.
