There’s nothing happier than a fun yellow tote. I often will buy yarn that inspires me because of it’s color alone. This was such a purchase! This was a complete impulse by at Joann Fabrics in one of those fabulous clearance bins. I bought 2. Why not? The handles have a different story. I actually bought these handles in a convenience shop in a tiny town in Spain called Hornachuelos in the Andalucia region. I think I paid 1 euro for these. Another instance of ‘why not?’ I bought several different handles… so stay tuned for more projects.
This is a perfect project to take anywhere… I did!
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Materials:
- Any size 5 bulky worsted weight yarn (2 strands together) – 2 skeins
- Clover Crochet Hook, Size J, 6.0mm
- Yarn needle
- Yarn Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sk – skip a stitch
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Work in rounds and do not join.
Ch 25 (base of bag)
Sc to end of row. 2 sc in last st. Turn and sc on the back side of st down to end.
2 sc in last st and keep rotating work continuing the sc and 2 sc at the end 5 times. You should have 5 sc rows to create base of bag.
Row 1 (of bag): At the end of row begin back loop sc all the way around until first sc. Do not join.
Row 2-3: sc all the way around until first st. Join.
Row 4: ch 3, dc in same st (first v-stitch), sk 2 st, (dc, ch 1, dc (v-stitch)). Repeat around and join. (20 V-stitches)
Row 5: ch 3, dc in same st, sk 2 st, (dc, ch 1, dc (v-stitch)). Repeat around and join.
Row 6: ch 3, dc in same st, sk 2 st, (dc, ch 1, dc (v-stitch)). Repeat around and join.
Rows 7-9: sc all the way around. Do not join until end of row 9.
Row 10-12: repeat rows 4-6
Rows 13-15: sc all the way around. Do not join until end of row 15.
Rows: 16-18: repeat rows 4-6
Rows 19-22: sc all the way around. Join. Fasten off.
Attach wooden beaded handles by sewing them 7 inches apart on each side. Any handle you like would work for this bag.
Finished bag is 12.5” wide by 13” tall.
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