Crochet Sunny Day Striped Market Tote Bag Tutorial

The Crochet Sunny Day Striped Market Tote Bag

The crochet Sunny Day Striped Market Tote Bag is the perfect companion for all your sunny adventures! With its vibrant colors and sturdy design, this tote bag is not only stylish but also practical. Whether you're heading to the beach, farmer's market, or simply running errands, this bag will keep all your essentials organized and easy to access.

The cheerful stripes add a pop of color to your day and make carrying your belongings a breeze. So go ahead, strut your stuff with this adorable tote and soak up the sunshine in style!

Materials

• Size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Ice Cream in “Strawberry Fraises,” “Blueberry Bleuet,” “Lemon Citron,” and “Chocolate Chocolat”; 1 skein of each needed; 3.5 oz., 225 yards, 47% cotton and 53% acrylic)
• Tapestry needle
• Keychain rings (2, measuring about 1″)
• Button for wallet (1″)

Abbreviations

ch - chain

st(s) - stitch(es)

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

sl st - slip stitch

Note

The bag and wallet are made with 2 strands held together.

Gauge

11 sts x 9 rows = 4″ square

Measurements

The bag measures approx. 15.5″ wide by 12″ tall with a 10″ strap drop.

The wallet measures approx. 7.5″ wide by 5″ tall.

Body of Bag

With pink yarn, ch 41.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hk and each ch down until the end. Sc 5 in the end ch. Sc back down the other side of the foundation ch until the last st. Sc 5 in the last st, sl st in first st to join (88).

Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join (88).

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st to join (88).

Round 6: Switch to yellow yarn, ch 2, hdc in the 3rd loop only in each st around, sl st to join (88).

Rounds 7-9: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st to join (88).

Rounds 10-13: Switch to blue yarn, repeat rounds 6-9.

Rounds 14-17: Switch to brown yarn, repeat rounds 6-9.

Rounds 18-21: Switch to pink yarn, repeat rounds 6-9.

Rounds 22-25: Switch to yellow yarn, repeat rounds 6-9.

Rounds 26-29: Switch to blue yarn, repeat rounds 6-9.

Rounds 30-33: Switch to brown yarn, repeat rounds 6-9.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Strap Rings

Hold your bag up and find the two end stitches on either side of the top opening of the bag.

Place a stitch marker here.

Cut a long piece of yarn and with your tapestry needle, sew a keychain ring to the side of the bag.

Work the needle through the ring and stitch about 5-6 times then weave in and out on the inside of the bag to secure.

Fasten off.

Repeat with the other side.

Strap

With 2 strands held together, ch 1 over the keychain and sc 4, ch 1.

Row 1: Sc in each st across, turn (4).

Rows 2-65: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4).

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

With a tapestry needle, sew the end to the other keychain side of the bag.

Weave in ends.

Wallet

With pink yarn, ch 19.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hk and each ch down until the end. Sc 5 in the end ch. Sc back down the other side of the foundation ch until the last st. Sc 5 in the last st, sl st in first st to join (26).

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join (26).

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st to join (26).

Round 4: Switch to yellow yarn, ch 2, hdc in the third loop only in each st around, sl st to join (26).

Rounds 5-6: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st to join (26).

Round 7: Switch to blue yarn, ch 2, hdc in the third loop only in each st around, sl st to join (26).

Rounds 8-9: Repeat rounds 5-6.

Round 10: Switch to brown yarn, ch 2, hdc in the third loop only in each st around, sl st to join (26).

Rounds 11-12: Repeat rounds 5-6.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

With blue yarn, pick up a st in the top middle stitch of the wallet and ch 8. Sl st in first st, ch 1, sc 8 in the ch 8 space, sl st in first st and fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Attach button.