Crochet Violet Market Tote Bag

Looking for the perfect accessory for your shopping trips or beach outings? Look no further than the Crochet Violet Market Tote Bag! This adorable tote is not only stylish but also practical, with enough room to fit all your essentials. The beautiful violet color adds a pop of personality to any outfit, making it a must-have for those who love to stand out. Say goodbye to plastic bags and hello to eco-friendly fashion with the Crochet Violet Market Tote Bag — your new go-to accessory for all your adventures!

Materials

360 yds #4 med worsted weight yarn, I used 2 balls of Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton in Periwinkle (Color A), and White (Color B).

Tools

• 5mm (H) hook
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Instructions

In Color A.

Begin with a mc.

Ch 3, dc 11 into mc, sl st to first st to join. (12 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, *{2 dc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (24 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next st} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (36 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (48 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (60 sts)

Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 sts, *{2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (72 sts)

-11. Ch 3, dc in same st and in each st around, sl st to first st to join.

Change to Color B.

12. Ch 4, dc in same st (first v-st made), sk next 2 sts, *{v-st in next st, sk next 2 sts} rep from * around, sl st to 3rd ch to join.

13. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st and ch sp around, sl st to first st to join.

14. Ch 1, starting in the same st *{dc3tog, ch 2} rep from * around, sl st to first st to join.

15. Ch 1, sc in top of each dc3tog and 2 sc in each ch sp around, sl st to first st to join. Cut yarn.

16. Sk first 2 sts, join Color A to next st, Rep Row 12.

17.-19. Rep Rows 13-15.

20. Sk first 2 sts, join Color B to next st, Rep Row 12.

21.-23. Rep Rows 13-15.

24. Sk first 2 sts, join Color A to next st, Rep Row 12.

25.-27. Rep Rows. 13-15. Cut yarn.

Change to Color B on any st.

28. Ch 3, dc in each st around. Do not cut yarn.

Strap

Worked in rows.

Ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, turn. (6 sts)

-35. Rep last row, or until desired length is reached. 24” as written

Sl st strap end to opposite edge of bag.

Cut yarn.

Weave in ends.