Crochet Round Bottom Textured Fan Tote

The Crochet Round Bottom Textured Fan Tote is a charming and practical accessory for all crochet enthusiasts. With its unique round bottom design and delightful textured fan pattern, this tote is sure to catch the eye and hold all your yarn and projects securely. It's the perfect blend of style and functionality, making it easy to carry your crochet supplies wherever you go. So grab your favorite yarn colors and hooks, and let's crochet up a storm with this adorable tote by your side!

Materials

• Worsted Weight Cotton
• Grey – 200 yards
• Yellow – 500 Yards
• I 5.50mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Difficulty

Intermediate

Stitches

• CH: Chain- Yarn over pull through one loop.
• SS: Slip stitch- Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over and pull through both the stitch and loop on the hook.
• DC: Double crochet- Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops. Yarn over pull through two loops.
• SC: Single crochet- Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through two loops.
• HDC: Half double crochet- Yarn over. Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over pull through stitch. Yarn over pull through three loops.

Instructions

Magic Ring

Round 1

Chain 1. 12 Hdc. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (12)

Round 2

Chain 1. 2 Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (24)

Round 3

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (36)

Round 4

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (48)

Round 5

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (60)

Round 6

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 4 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (72)

Round 7

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (84)

Round 8

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 6 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (96)

Round 9

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 7 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (108)

Round 10

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 8 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (120)

Round 11

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 9 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (132)

Round 12

Chain 1. *2 Hdc. Hdc in the next 10 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (144)

Round 13 – 17

Chain 1. Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made. (144)

Round 18

Chain 2. *Dc in the next stitch. Skip the next 3 stitches. 3 Dc in the next stitch. Work 3 Dc in unworked stitch before the 3 Dc. (work how you would work a crossed Dc.) Skip the next unworked stitch. Dc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (24 fans)

Round 19

Chain 3. *3 Dc in the next Dc. 3 Dc in the previous avail Dc stitch. Skip the next 2 stitches. Dc in the next 2 stitches. Skip the next 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made.

Round 20

SS into the next 3 stitches. Chain 2. *Dc in the next stitch. Skip the next 3 stitches. 3 Dc in the next stitch. Work 3 Dc in the previous unworked skipped stitch. Skip the next unworked stitch. Dc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made.

Round 21 – 30

Repeat Rounds 19 – 20 ending in round 20.

Round 31

Chain 1. *Sc in the next Dc. Skip the next Dc. Sc in the next 4 stitches. Skip the next stitch. Sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (144 Sc stitches)

Round 32 – 34

Chain 1. Hdc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Hdc made.

Handle

Chain 1. Hdc across until desired width of handle is achieved. Continue working in rows until your desired strap length is reached. Finish off leaving a long tail and sew to the other side of the bag.

Finishing

SS around the entire top and bag and handles to give it a more sturdy effect.