Super Simple Back To School Tote

Anyone who's spent some time on my blog knows I'm more than obsessed with bags. Especially tote bags. I have a ridiculous amount of crochet bags, in fact the first pattern I ever made was for a tote bag here! 

Since it's been a while that I've came out with a pattern, I decided to make something simple and easy. If you can single and double crochet, you can easily whip up this bag in a day or two.

I hope you enjoy! 

Back To School Tote

Materials

H hook

2 skeins of worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Color A: Grey

Color B: Turquoise

Stitch Guide (US terms)Ch - Chain

SC - Single Crochet

DC - Double Crochet

sk - Skip

st - Stitch

Notes

Chain 2 does NOT count as a stitch. Same goes with chain 1 at the beginning of each round. 

Pattern

With color A, Ch 42

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. When you reach the end, turn your work and begin working DC down the opposite end of the chain. Slip stitch to your first DC to complete the round.

Row 2: ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc in same st and each st around. SL st to join. 

Row 3: change to color B. ch 1, sc in same st, dc in same st, sk next st,* sc and dc in next st, sk next st, *repeat around. SL st to join

Row 4: ch 1, *sc and dc in same st, sk next st* repeat ** around. SL st to join

Row 5-6: Repeat row 4

Row 7-8: With color A. Repeat row 2

Row 9-12: With color B. Repeat row 4

Row 13-14: With color A. Repeat row 2

Row 15-18: With color B. Repeat row 4

Row 19-20: With color A. Repeat row 2

Row 21-24: With color B. Repeat row 4

Row 25-26: With color A. Repeat row 2

Row 27-30: With color B. Repeat row 4

Row 30: With color A. Repeat row 2

Row 31: Ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, sl st to join.

Row 40: sl st into the next 3 st. ch 1, sc in same st, and next 22 st, ch 70, sk 17 st, sc into next st and next 22 st, ch 70, sl st into first sc.

Row 41: ch 1, sc into each st across, when you get to the handle, sc into each ch. sl st to complete the round.

Row 42: With color B. ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, sl st to join.

Row 43: With color A. ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, sl st and finish off. 

Happy Hooking!

If you have any questions or problems please leave a comment below and I'll try and help you out as best I can!

WIP Wednesday: St. Patrick's Day Inspiration!

It's that time of year again. Spring is right around the corner, and everyone is on Pinterest pinning their ideas for spring cleaning and gardening. I actually opened my windows the other day! 

Here's what I have in progress this week. I've been focusing a lot on my blog lately (creating some awesome new content for you in the future!), so I only have one wip to share today. The pattern is by The Hook Hound on Etsy. It's a really easy to follow pattern with great results! 

I was inspired by this upcoming holiday to make this bold green and tan tote bag! I hope to have it finished by tomorrow but for the sake of this post, here it is! 

The handles will be all tan. Or would you rather it be green in the middle and lined with tan? Leave a comment!

Pattern Review: Granny Ripple Bag

When I found this pattern on Pinterest I was instantly attracted. Partly because I have an unhealthy obsession with large bags, and because I have an equally unhealthy obsession with granny squares. The colors the designer chose instantly drew me in, but it was the simplicity and easiness of the pattern that I really fell in love with. 

My Favorite FREE Patterns to give as gifts this season!

As the fall progresses, only one thing has been on my mind lately. Christmas! I've skipped completely over Halloween and Thanksgiving in my mind and have begun thinking about what I am going to make and for whom this year. I love, love, LOVE sharing my crochet products with everyone. I always try and make it something they will actually like and use.

Sometimes this can be a challenge, which is why I've decided to collect all of my favorite go-to free patterns to use for gifts. 

Market Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

Hello my fellow hookers!! 

Today I have for you this very simple, sturdy market bag, which is perfect for those spring, summer, and fall trips to the farmers market! I always enjoy picking out fresh, seasonal produce to later make into healthy meals for myself and my family. So why not have a light, breathable bag to carry all my goodies?!

If you know how to single crochet and chain, you can easily make this! But watch out, soon your friends and family will want one too!

Market Bag Pattern

Materials
6 MM (Size J) Hook
2-3 Skeins of Lily Sugar and Creme Cotton Yarn


Notes: After the beginning chain, you will single crochet along both sides of the chain, creating a round. Beginning at row 6, you will work in rounds, without joining. Place a stitch marker in that spot to remember where you started. The handles are worked separately then sewn onto the bag. If you have any 
questions please feel free to ask!



Chain 31

Round 1: SC in second chain from hook, and each ch across (30 SC). make 3 SC in the last ch, and continue to SC around the opposite side of the chain. Make 2 SC in last st and sl st to first SC to complete the round.
Round 2: Ch 1, SC in each st around. sl st to first sc. 
Round 3: Repeat round 2
Round 4: *Ch 6, skip 2 st, slip stitch into next st.* Repeat around.

Round 5: At the end of round 4, instead of sl st into the next st, you will sl st into the first chain 6 sp. ch 6 and continue to sl st into the next ch 6 space.
Continue doing this until your bag is the length you desire. Keep in mind, as the bag gets filled it will stretch (this is why i use cotton yarn, less stretch). 


Finishing round: Ch 1, SC 5 times in each chain space. Slip stitch to beginning chain to complete the round. Repeat once more.

Straps (Make Two)

Chain 5
SC into 2nd chain from hook, and next 3 chains.
Ch 1, turn, SC in same sp as ch and next 3 stitches.
Repeat previous round until your strap is as long as you like (just make sure they're the same length!)
Using a yarn needle, sew the straps onto your bag. 


I love my bag and I hope you guys do too!