Trendy Tweed Tote
Trendy Tweed Tote is an easy crocheted bag to make that's the perfect size for everyday use. Plus, it's even big enough to fit your current yarn project if you'd like to take your crochet on-the-go. It measures approximately 17 inches wide and 14 inches deep when complete. To give this bag stability and an interesting tweed-like texture, Red Heart recommends using two strands of yarn as you crochet. The green color will definitely have your friends feeling green with envy!
Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Finished Size: 17” (43 cm) wide x 14” (35.5
cm) deep. Strap measures 24” (61 cm)
Note: Use doubled yarn throughout pattern.
BAG
Front/Back (make 2)
With one strand each of A and B held together as one, ch 36.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across; turn – 35 dc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *skip next st, (dc, sc) in next st; repeat from * across; turn – 35 sts.
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2. At end of last row, change to A and C.
Rows 5-6: With A and C, repeat Row 2. At end of last row, change to A and B.
Rows 7-10: With A and B, repeat Row 2. At end of last row, change to A and C.
Row 11-12: Repeat Rows 5-6.
Row 13-18: Repeat Rows 7-12. At end of last row, change A and B.
Rows 19-25: Repeat Row 2.
Edging
With right side of Front/Back facing, join one strand each of A and B in top left corner, ch 1, working across left side edge, work 24 sc evenly spaced across side, 3 sc in corner st, work 32 sc evenly spaced across bottom, 3 sc in corner st, work 24 sts evenly spaced across side to next corner. Fasten off.
Shoulder Straps (make 2)
With one strand each of A and B held together as one, ch 61.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across; turn – 60 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Change to A and C.
Row 3: With A and C, repeat Row 2. Change to A and B.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off.
Closure Flap
With one strand each of A and B held together as one, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across; turn – 6 sc.
Row 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts; turn — 6 sts.
Change to A and C.
Row 12: With A and C, ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in next ch-2 space, sc in each of last 2 sts; turn – 6 sc.
Row 13: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, skip next st, sc in last st – 4 sc. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Bag
With right sides facing, using one strand each of A and B held together as one, sew Front to Back across Edging on 3 sides, leaving top edge open.
Closure Strap and Button
Sew base of Closure Strap to the center top of Back. Bring flap to the front of the bag. Sew button to Front aligned with button hole.
Straps
Starting in 2” (5 cm) from each side of Front, place each end of Strap 1” (2.5 cm) below the inside top of bag and using one strand each of A and B held together as one, sew ends of Strap to Front. In same manner, sew other Strap to Back.
Weave in ends.