Crochet Color Pop Tote Bag

The Crochet Color Pop Tote Bag is a fun and eye-catching accessory that will brighten your day! With its vibrant hues and playful design, this bag is perfect for adding a pop of color to your outfit. Whether you're heading to the beach or running errands around town, this tote is sure to be your go-to accessory. It's not just a bag, it's a statement piece that shows off your personality in the most cheerful way possible. Get ready to turn heads and spread smiles with this delightful Crochet Color Pop Tote Bag!

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn (various colors for stripes)
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Scissors and tapestry needle (for finishing)

Base

Round 1

• Chain 49
• HDC (half double crochet) in 2nd chain from hook and across (98 sts)
• Place stitch marker in the first HDC
• 3 HDC in the last chain
• Place stitch markers in the 1st and 3rd of the 3 HDCs
• HDC across the other side
• 2 HDC in the final stitch
• Place stitch marker in the first of these
• Slip stitch to first HDC to join

Round 2

• Chain 1
• 2 HDC in the first stitch
• HDC in each stitch to the marker
• 2 HDC in each of the next 3 stitches (increase section)
• HDC in each stitch to the next marker
• 2 HDC in each of the last 2 stitches
• Slip stitch to join (104 sts)

Round 3

• Chain 1
• HDC in each stitch in the back loop only

Body

Round 4

• Change color
• Chain 1
• SC (single crochet) in each stitch around

Round 5

• Chain 3
• DC (double crochet) in same stitch
• Chain 2
• 2 DC in same stitch (shell stitch)
• Skip 3 stitches, shell stitch in the 4th stitch
• Repeat around (26 shell stitches)
• Slip stitch to join

Rounds 6–24

• Chain 3
• In each chain-2 space: 2 DC, chain 2, 2 DC
• Change color every round for striping effect

Top Edge

Round 25

• Standing SC in any chain-2 space
• Chain 3
• SC in the next chain-2 space
• Repeat around
• Slip stitch to join

Round 26

• Chain 1
• SC in same stitch
• 3 SC in each chain-3 space
• SC in next SC
• Repeat around
• Slip stitch to join (104 sts)

Handles

Round 27

• SC in each stitch until first marker
• Chain 60 (first handle)
• SC across to next marker
• Chain 60 (second handle)
• SC to beginning
• Slip stitch to join

Round 28

• Chain 1
• SC in each stitch
• HDC in each chain of the handle
• SC across the bag top
• HDC in each chain of second handle
• SC in remaining stitches
• Slip stitch to join
• Fasten off and weave in ends