Who’s ready for Spring and Summer crochet?? Quick & breezy crochet patterns are my go-to when the weather starts warming up. The Herringbone Tote is an adorable accessory for your crochet bag collection. Watch the full-length video tutorial below and be sure to check out the free written pattern! You can purchase an ad-free printable PDF as well. Happy crocheting!

Skill level:

Easy

Supplies:

Hook:

*US Size H(5 mm) crochet hook

Yarn:

*Lion Brand; Bundle of Love; Size 4 medium weight; [100% acrylic; 688 yds/ 629m per 312g skein] Color: Potpourri; 1 Skein

*Stitch markers

*Large sewing needle

finished size:

15 inches (38 cm) x 13 inches (33 cm)

abbreviations:

BLO - Back Loop Only

CH - Chain

FLO - Front Loop Only

HSC - Herringbone Single Crochet
Insert hook into vertical bar of previous stitch, insert into next stitch, pull up a loop, YO and pull through all 3 loops.

INC - Increase

REP - Repeat

SC - Single Crochet

SL ST - Slip Stitch

ST - Stitch

gauge instructions:

16 STS and 12 rows = 4 in (10 cm) x 4 in (10 cm)

Row 1: CH 17, SC in 2nd CH from hook, HSC 15

Rows 2-12: CH 1, SC 1, HSC 15

notes:

This pattern is written in US Terminology and Imperial Measurements.

I highly recommend watching the video tutorial above before starting.

This pattern is written in crochet shorthand. Example: "SC 1" means to single crochet in the next stitch and "SC 30" means to single crochet into the next 30 stitches.

Work into the back bumps of starting chain and straps to ensure the ends & sides are consistent. Watch video tutorial.

The body of the tote is worked back and forth in rows and then folded across widthwise to seam sides.

The border of the tote is worked into the end of each row. Working HSC 1 into the CH 1 at the end of every other row and work INC in the last stitch of every other row.

You do not need to turn when working HSC in the round For the border.

The straps of tote can be customized to desired length but keep in mind the yarn will stretch and lengthen over time.

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If you have any questions about the pattern please email bagsbybento@gmail.com. You've got this!

instructions:

PART ONE: BODY
Row 1: CH 81
SC in 2nd CH from hook
HSC 79
CH 1, turn
(1 SC, 79 HSC)

Rows 2-40:
SC 1
HSC 79
CH 1, turn
(1 SC, 79 HSC)

PART TWO: SIDES
Left side: Fold fabric in half widthwise with right sides together
SL ST 40 in BLO of front piece and FLO only of back piece
Tie off & weave in ends

Right side: Attach yarn to bottom right corner with a SL ST and CH 1 REP left side instructions but don’t tie off Turn bag right sides out

PART THREE: TOP BORDER (See Pattern Notes)
Round 1:
CH 1, SC 1 (in 1st row of HSC)
INC
(HSC 1, INC) REP 19 times
Skip SL ST sides
(HSC 1, INC) REP 20 times
Skip SL ST sides
SL ST to 1st SC CH 1
(1 SC, 119 HSC)

Rounds 2-3:
SC 1 HSC 119
SL ST to 1st SC
CH 1
(1 SC, 119 HSC)

PART FOUR: STRAPS
Round 4:
SC 1
HSC 14
*CH 60, Skip 30, SC 1 (Attaching CH 60 to bag)**
HSC 29
REP from * to **
HSC 14
SL ST to 1st SC
CH 1
(3 SC, 57 HSC, 121 CH)

Round 5:
SC 1
HSC 179 (Including CHS for straps)
SL ST to 1st SC
CH 1
(1 SC, 179 HSC)

Round 6:
SC 1
HSC 179
(1 SC, 179 HSC)
Tie off & weave in ends

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