Elegant Striped Crochet Tote Bag

"This free crochet pattern is for an elegant striped tote bag that uses the diagonal chevron stitch and worsted weighted yarn. The stitch pattern for this bag uses the thermal stitch, a very thick and sturdy stitch as the base of the bag to make sure nothing falls through the fabric. Plus the diagonal chevron stitch is a tight and mildly thick stitch that prevents a huge amount of stretches and has a sturdy functional fabric to allow the bag to look as elegant as the first day you used it. "

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge19 sts x 16 rounds = 4 square inches

Finished Size12 x 14.5 inches (flat)

Materials List

• Lion Brand Color Theory Yarn (Worsted, 100% Acrylic, 246yards/100g)
  (3 colors), I used:
  Admiral [619-110BJ] – 1 skein
  Stonewash [619-109W] – 1 skein
  Bone [619-122X] – 1 skein
• scissors
• tapestry needle
• 4.00mm crochet hook