This vibrant, durable crochet market tote features structured horizontal color blocks and open mesh accent bands.
Crafted seamlessly from the bottom up using continuous rounds of sturdy half double crochet, it boasts a reinforced base perfect for holding groceries or everyday essentials.
Smooth cotton yarn gives the bag a clean finish, while the wide shoulder strap provides maximum comfort during carrying.
Quick to complete and easy to customize with your favorite shades, this classic tote seamlessly blends practical utility with relaxed, handmade style for shopping trips, beach days, or casual outings.
Materials
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Worsted weight cotton yarn (Color A: Gold/Yellow ~142 yds, Color B: White ~153 yds, Color C: Pale Yellow ~153 yds)
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5.5 mm (US Size I-9) crochet hook
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Tapestry needle
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Measuring tape
Abbreviations & Stitch Glossary
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ch: Chain
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fsc: Foundation single crochet
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sc: Single crochet
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hdc: Half double crochet
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dc: Double crochet
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sl st: Slip stitch
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st(s): Stitch(es)
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BLO: Back loop only
Pattern Notes
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Finished dimensions measure approximately 15 inches wide by 16 inches tall.
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Gauge target: 12 stitches and 8 rows equal 4 inches in half double crochet.
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Do not turn your work on the bag body; maintain the same directional face throughout.
Bag Base (Color A)
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Round 1: Begin with 31 foundation single crochets.
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Round 2: Chain 1 (counts as a space, not a stitch here and throughout). Work 30 half double crochets along the row. Place 6 half double crochets into the final stitch to curve around the corner. Work 29 half double crochets back along the opposite side. Place 5 half double crochets into the remaining end space, joining with a slip stitch to the initial half double crochet. (70 stitches)
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Round 3: Chain 1. Work 30 half double crochets. Place 2 half double crochets into each of the next 6 stitches. Work 29 half double crochets. Place 2 half double crochets into each of the following 5 stitches, then place 1 final half double crochet in the base of the starting chain. Join with a slip stitch. (82 stitches)
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Round 4: Chain 1. Work 33 half double crochets. Place 2 half double crochets into each of the next 6 stitches. Work 35 half double crochets. Place 2 half double crochets into each of the next 6 stitches, then work 1 half double crochet in each of the remaining 2 stitches. Join with a slip stitch. (94 stitches)
Main Bag Body
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Round 5: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
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Round 6: Chain 1. Half double crochet into the back loop only of every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
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Rounds 7–10: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
Switch to Color B
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Rounds 11–15: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
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Round 16 (Mesh Row): Chain 4 (counts as double crochet plus chain 1). Skip the next stitch. Work a double crochet into the following stitch, chain 1, skip 1 stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to the 3rd chain of the initial chain-4. (47 double crochets, 47 chain-spaces)
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Round 17: Chain 1. Place a half double crochet into every double crochet stitch and every chain space around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
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Round 18: Repeat Round 16.
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Rounds 19–20: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
Switch to Color C
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Rounds 21–28: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
Switch to Color B
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Rounds 29–30: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
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Rounds 31–33: Repeat Rounds 16 through 18.
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Rounds 34–35: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches)
Switch to Color A
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Rounds 36–37: Chain 1. Half double crochet in every stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (94 stitches) Do not break yarn.
Integrated Carrying Strap
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Row 1: Chain 1, work 10 single crochets across the top edge. Turn.
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Row 2 and beyond: Chain 2 (counts as first half double crochet), work 9 half double crochets across. Turn.
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Continue repeating Row 2 until the strap reaches your preferred length.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Securely seam the open end of the strap to the direct opposite side of the upper bag opening using a tapestry needle. Weave in all loose yarn ends.
