Crochet Elegant Textured Rectangle Tote Bag Free Pattern

Materials:

• Cotton yarn, approximately 400 meters (color: natural brown)
• Crochet hook size 5.00 mm (H-8)
• Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends

Finished Size: Approximately 18 inches wide and 20 inches tall (excluding handles)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• rep = repeat

Instructions:

Bag Body

1. Start with a slip knot and ch 42.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook, sc across, turn. (41 sts)
3. Rows 2-60: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Fasten off and weave in any ends.

Seam the Sides

Fold the rectangle in half, bringing short ends together. With the yarn needle, whip stitch the sides of the bag closed, ensuring the corners are securely attached.

Handles

1. Attach yarn 4 inches in from the left edge on the top edge of the bag opening.
2. Ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts, turn. (5 sts)
3. Rows 2-60: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
5. Attach the strap to the opposite side of the bag opening, 4 inches in from the edge, and sew securely with the yarn needle.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 on the opposite side of the bag to create the second handle.

Finishing: Weave in all loose ends and lightly block the bag if necessary to shape.

Enjoy your new crochet tote bag!