The Lacy Waves Market Tote is a great eco-friendly bag that makes it great for getting groceries. I also love using a tote bag to go to the beach or the pool!
Materials:
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (Lily’s Sugar’n Cream)
- 200 Yards of each color
I 5.50mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Size:
15 inches wide x 13 inches tall
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Gauge:
13 Hdc = Approx. 4 inches
Stitches:
SS: (slip stitch) – insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop
Ch: (chain) – yarn over, pull through loop
Sc: (single crochet) – insert hook into stitch, yarn over, draw up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops
Hdc: (half double crochet) – yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, draw up loop, yarn over, pull through 3 loops
Dc: (double crochet) – yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, draw up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops
Tr: (treble crochet) – yarn over 2 times, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, draw up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops
Notes:
- I used regular worsted weight yarn for the tote pictured but, it is best to use worsted weight, cotton yarn for a sturdier finish.
- Turning chain does NOT count as your first stitch (unless otherwise specified). So, when working flat, be sure to work your first stitch in the very first stitch. And when working in the round, be sure to work your first stitch in the same stitch as join.
Instructions:
Chain 36
Round 1: 3Hdc in the third chain from hook. Hdc in the next 32 chains. 6Hdc in the last chain. Working along the backside of the chains Hdc across to the last stitch. 3Hdc in the final chain. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (76 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 1. 2Hdc in the next 3 stitches. Hdc in the next 32 stitches. 2Hdc in the next 6 stitches. Hdc in the next 32 stitches. 2Hdc in the next 3 stitches. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (88 Stitches)
Round 3: Chain 1. (2Hdc. Hdc) x’ s 3. Hdc in the next 32 stitches. (2Hdc. Hdc) x’s. 6. Hdc in the next 32 stitches. (2Hdc. Hdc) x’ s 3. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (100 stitches)
Round 4: Chain 1. (2Hdc. Hdc in the next 2 stitches) x’ s 3. Hdc in the next 32 stitches. (2Hdc. Hdc in the next 2 stitches) x’s. 6. Hdc in the next 32 stitches. (2Hdc. Hdc in the next 2 stitches) x’ s 3. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (112 stitches)
Round 5: Chain 1. Working in the BLO Hdc around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (112) stitches)
Round 6 – 11: Chain 1. Hdc around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (112 stitches)
Round 12: Chain 1. *Sc in the next 3 stitches. Chain 1. Skip 1. Hdc. Chain 1. Skip 1. Dc. Chain 1. Skip 1. Tr. Chain 1. Skip 1. Tr. Chain 1. Skip 1. Dc. Chain 1. Skip 1. Hdc. Chain 1. Skip 1.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.
Round 13 -14: Chain 1. Sc around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (112)
Round 15: Chain 4. *Tr. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch. Tr. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch. Dc. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch. Hdc. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch. Sc in the next 3 stitches. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch. Hdc. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch. Dc. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Tr made.
Round 16 – 17: Chain 1. Sc around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (112)
Round 18 – 37: Repeat rounds 12 – 17 ending in round 13.
Round 38: Chain 2. *Dc 4. Hdc 4. Sc 3. Hdc 4. Dc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (112)
Round 39 – 43: Chain 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (112)
Round 44: Chain 1. Sc 27. Chain 50. Skip 25 stitches. Sc 31. Chain 50. Skip 25 stitches. Sc in the last 4 stitches. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.
Round 45 – 50: Chain 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (162)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Enjoy your Lacy Waves Market Tote!
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