The Exquisite Grace Tote Crochet Pattern

Introduction
Step into the world of elegance and sophistication with our exquisite Grace Tote. This stunning accessory is a true masterpiece, meticulously handcrafted with the art of crochet. The Grace Tote is not just a bag, but a statement piece that exudes grace and charm. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, the Grace Tote features sturdy handles that ensure comfortable carrying, even when the bag is filled to the brim.
Instructions
Size
Height – Approx 15″ (not including handle)
Circumference – Approx 30″
Materials
- H & K Hooks
- Worsted Weight Yarn – 360-425 Yards, Cotton or Acrylic (Red Heart Super Saver Pictured above and Acrylic and Cotton pictures at the bottom of the post)
- 2 Metal Rings, 1″
- Scissors
Stitches
St – Stitch
Sk – Skip
Ch – Chain
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec Sc – Decrease Sc
Working the Pattern
This pattern is worked in the round.
Starting with an H hook, Ch 2.
RND 1: 9 Sc in the second Ch from hook, join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 9 Sc
RND 2: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, 2 Sc in each St around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 18 Sc
RND 3: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next St, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next St*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 27 Sc
RND 4: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 2 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 2 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 36 Sc
RND 5: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 3 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 3 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 45 Sc
RND 6: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 4 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 4 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 54 Sc
RND 7: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 5 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 5 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 63 Sc
RND 8: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 6 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 6 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 72 Sc
RND 9: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 7 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 7 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 81 Sc
RND 10: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 8 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 8 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 90 Sc
RND 11: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 9 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 9 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 99 Sc
RND 12: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 10 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 10 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 108 Sc
RND 13: Ch 1, 2 Sc in the same St as joining, Sc in next 11 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 11 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 117 Sc
RND 14: Ch 1, Working in Back Loops Only for this row only… 1 Sc in each St around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 117 Sc
*Switch to Hook K*
RND 15: Ch 1, (Sc, Ch 2, Sc) all in the first St, Sk 2 Sts, *(Sc, Ch 2, Sc) in next St, Sk 2 Sts*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 39 Ch 2 Spaces.
RND 16: Sl St in Ch 2 Space, Ch 3 (Counts as Dc now and throughout), 2 Dc in same Sp, *3 Dc in next Ch 2 Space -Dc Cluster made*. Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning Dc. = 39 Dc Clusters.
Repeat
RND 17-34: Repeat rows 15 & 16
RND 35: Ch 1, Sc in each St around. Join with Sl St to beginning = 117 Sc
RND 36: Ch 1, Sc in each St around. Join with Sl St to beginning = 117 Sc
RND 37: Ch 1, *11 Sc, Dec Sc in next St*, Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 108 Sc
RND 38: Ch 1, *10 Sc, Dec Sc in next St*, Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 99 Sc
RND 39: Ch 1, Sc Around, Join with Sl St to beginning. = 99 Sc
RND 40: Ch 1, *9 Sc, Dec Sc in next St*, Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 90 Sc
Handle Base
First Handle Base
*You will no longer be working in the round
RND 1: Ch 1. Sc in next 15 Sts
RND 2: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 11, Dec Sc. = 13 Sc
RND 3: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 9, Dec Sc. = 11 Sc
RND 4: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 7, Dec Sc. = 9 Sc
RND 5: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 5, Dec Sc. = 7 Sc
RND 6: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 3, Dec Sc. = 5 Sc
Rows 7-11: Ch 1 Turn, Sc Across. = 5 Sc Finish off, Leaving a long tail for sewing
Second Handle Base
RND 1: Skip 30 Sts from previous handle base, Join with Sl St to next St. Ch 1 Sc in Same as joining, Sc 14. = 15 Sc
RND 2: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 11, Dec Sc. = 13 Sc
RND 3: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 9, Dec Sc. = 11 Sc
RND 4: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 7, Dec Sc. = 9 Sc
RND 5: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 5, Dec Sc. = 7 Sc
RND 6: Ch 1 Turn, Dec Sc, Sc 3, Dec Sc. = 5 Sc
Rows 7-11: Ch 1 Turn, Sc Across. = 5 Sc Finish off, Leaving a long tail for sewing
Bag Edging
Working along the side rows and across to the other side – From Row 11 on the right handle base to the top of row 11 on the left handle base…
Join with Sl St to top of Row 11, Sc evenly across. Finish off
Repeat on the other side of bag.
Handle
Ch 6
RND 1: Sc in second Ch from hook and each across. = 5 Sc
RND 2: Ch 1 turn, Sc across. = 5 Sc
Repeat Row 2 until handle measures 22″
Working along side rows of handle. Sc evenly down each side of the handle, finishing off on each side and leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing
Putting it all together.
Starting with handle base and metal ring. Wrap the handle base around the metal ring and sew it to the inside of tote. Repeat for both sides.
Wrap the Handle strap through the metal ring and sew it toward the inside of the handle. Repeat on the other side.