Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn:
- Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
- Yarn Weight: Worsted (9 wpi)
- Yardage: 558 yards (510 m)
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F)
Measurements:
- Tote Bag:
- Width (laying flat): 21” (53.5 cm)
- Length: 15” (38 cm)
- Depth: 7” (18 cm)
- Strap Length: 15” (38 cm)
- Bottle Bag:
- Circumference: 10” (25.5 cm)
- Length (adjustable): 7” (18 cm)
- Strap Length: 50” (127 cm)
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sk: Skip
Stitching Instructions for Making the Portofino Bag Set Free Pattern:
Tote Bag Instructions
Base:
- Foundation Chain: Ch 50 (adjust if you want a different width).
- Round 1:
- Work dc in the 4th ch from the hook (this counts as your first dc).
- Work 1 dc in each ch across the row.
- At the last ch, work 3 dc to turn the corner and continue working on the opposite side of the starting chain.
- Work 1 dc in each ch along the other side. At the final ch, work 3 dc to complete the round.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the starting dc.
- Round 2:
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 1 sc in each st, increasing at the four corners by placing 2 sc in the same st.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Rounds 3-6: Repeat Round 2, ensuring increases are placed consistently at the corners to maintain a rectangular shape.
Body:
- Round 7: Switch to dc stitches. Work 1 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- Round 8 (Mesh Pattern):
- Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch).
- Sk 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 1. Repeat from * to the end of the round.
- Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the starting ch-4.
- Rounds 9-28 (or desired length): Repeat Round 8 for a continuous mesh pattern.
Straps:
- Attach Straps: Ch 50 for the first strap. Use a sl st to attach it to the opposite side of the bag.
- Reinforce Straps: Work sc across the ch and along the bag edge where the strap attaches. Continue reinforcing the strap by working 1-2 rows of sc until the strap feels sturdy. Repeat for the second strap.
Bottle Bag Instructions
Base:
- Foundation Ring: Ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (24 sts)
Body:
- Round 4:
- Switch to dc. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch).
- Sk 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
- Rounds 5-18 (or desired height): Repeat Round 4, maintaining the mesh pattern.
Strap:
- Attach Strap: Ch 50 (or desired length). Use a sl st to attach it to the opposite side of the bag.
- Reinforce Strap: Work sc across the ch. Add an additional row of sc if needed for extra strength.
Finishing:
- Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.
- Block both bags for a polished look.
You are done!
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