Crochet Guava Tote Bag

Introduction

The crochet guava tote bag is a delightful accessory that not only adds a pop of color to your outfit but also provides practicality with its spacious design. Its vibrant guava hue is sure to brighten your day and put a smile on your face. Whether you use it for a trip to the beach or a casual day out, this charming tote bag is versatile and can easily hold all your essentials.

Skill Level

Skill: Easy

Materials

• Crochet hook – H / 5 mm
• Yarn – Medium (4) Acrylic/ Premier Sweet Roll Fruits/ Guava 5.5 oz.
• Yarn Needle
• 2 Metal Rings – 6 inch for Handles
• Button - 1 inch

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Skip (sk)
• Space (sp)
• Shell Stitch (shst): 2dc, ch1, 2dc

Size Specifications

Size: 12 inches tall X 24 inches around, not counting the handle.

Notes

Ch3 counts as a dc.

Pattern Instructions

RND 1: Ch 42, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,

1 sc in each ch across, (41 sc)

Turn working down the opposite side of the ch,

1 sc in each ch (41 sc) join to the 1^st sc with a slst, ch1 (41 + 41 – 82 sc)

RND 2: 1 sc in each sc around, join to the 1^st sc with a slst, ch1 (82 sc)

RND 3 to RND 5: Repeat RND 2 – ch3 after RND 5

RND 6: 1 dc in each of sc, join to the ch3 with a slst and ch3 (82 dc)

RND 7: 1 dc in the next 3 dc, sk 2 dc, shst in the next dc, sk 2 dc,

* 1 dc in the next 4 dc, sk 2 dc, shst in the next dc, sk 2 dc *

Repeat from * to * around, sk 3 dc after the last repeat.

Join to the ch3 with slst, ch3.

(9 sets of 4 dc, shst)

RND 8: 1 dc in the next 3 dc, shst in the next ch1 sp*

* 1 dc in the next 4 dc, shst in the next ch1 sp *

Repeat from * to * around, join to the ch3 with slst, ch3.

(9 sets of 4 dc, shst)

RND 9 to RND 21: Repeat RND 8

RND 22: Dc in each dc, dc in the dc of the shsts, do not dc in the ch1 sp, join the ch3 with a slst, ch1 (72 dc)

RND 23: Sc in the 1st 12 dc, place the ring, sc in the next 12 working around the ring, sc in the next 24 dc, sc in the next 12 working around the ring, sc in the last 12 sc, join to the 1st sc. (72 sc)

RND 24: Sc in the 1^st 12 sc, sc around the top of the ring,

Place as many sc as will fit snugly; the stitch count is not important, we want to completely cover the ring.

Sc in the next 24 sc, sc around the top of the ring, place as many sc as will fit snugly, sc in the last 12 sc, join to the 1^st sc, tie off and weave in your ends.

Button Loop

Ch 15, sk the next 7 sc, slst up the ch.

Tie off and stitch in place at the center front of the bag.

Finishing Touches

Button: Sew button in place, lined up with the button loop.