Instructions

Tote Body

Ch 96, join with a sl st to 1st ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 1 sc in ea ch around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (96 sc).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (16 ch-6 lps).
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp, *1 sc in next sc, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp; rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 4: (inc rnd): Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, *(ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 7 times, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 7 times, ch 6, join with a sl st to 1st sc (18 ch-6 lps).
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *(7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 8 times, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp*, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 6: (inc rnd): Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 8 times, ch 6, sk 2 sc*, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc (20 ch-6 lps).
Rnd 7: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *(7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 9 times, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp*, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 8: (inc rnd): Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 9 times, ch 6, sk 2 sc*, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc (22 ch-6 lps).
Rnd 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *(7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 10 times, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp*, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 10: (inc rnd): Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 10 times, ch 6, sk 2 sc*, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc (24 ch-6 lps).
Rnd 11: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *(7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 11 times, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp*, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 11 times, ch 3, sk 2 sc*, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *3 sc in next ch-3 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, (7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 11 times, 3 sc in next ch-3 lp *, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to *, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 14: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 23 times, ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in next sc, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 15: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, (7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 23 times, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc)11 times, ch 3, sk 2 sc, * 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *3 sc in next ch-3 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, (7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 11 times, 3 sc in next ch-3 lp *, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 18: (inc rnd): Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 6, sk 4 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 10 times, ch 6, sk 4 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, sk 1 sc *, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc. (24 ch-6 lps plus 4 ch-3 lps which will count as 2 ch-6 lps for a total of 26 ch-6 lps)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, *3 sc in next ch-3 lp, 1 sc in next sc, (7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 11 times, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp, 1 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 lp *, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 20: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sc, 1 sc in next sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 25 times, ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in next sc, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 21: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sc, (7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 25 times, 7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 22: Ch 6, *sk 2 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc, (ch 6, sk 5 sc, 1 sc in ea of next 3 sc) 12 times, ch 3*, sk 2 sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 3; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6.
Rnd 23: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sc, *3 sc in next ch-3 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, (7 sc in next ch-6 lp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc) 12 times, 3 sc in next ch-3 lp*, 1 sc in next dc; rep from * to * once, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 24: Rep rnd 20.
Rnd 25: Rep rnd 21.
Rnd 26: Rep rnd 22.
Rnd 27: Rep rnd 23.
Continue to rep rnds 20–23 six more times until 51 rnds total.
Fasten off.

Tote Handles (make 2)

Ch 81.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea of next 79 ch, turn (80 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in ea sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in ea sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in ea sc.
Fasten off.

Finishing the Bag

Block the bag by pinning it out on a flat surface and using a warm iron to steam. Do not touch the iron to the thread. Block the handles to flatten.

Making the Lining

Place the blocked bag on paper and trace around the outline to create a pattern. Cut out the pattern.
Fold the lining fabric in half (18 x 17"/46 x 43cm) with right sides (RS) facing. Pin the paper pattern to the fabric, aligning the bottom edge of the pattern to the folded fabric edge.
Cut lining fabric at least 1"/2.5cm beyond the paper pattern to create enough for a seam allowance around the edge of the bag. Stitch the sides of the lining together with a sewing machine or by hand, following along the side edges of the paper pattern. Trim any excess fabric to 1⁄2"/1cm for the seam allowance. Turn RS out and press seams and bottom fold well with an iron.
Fold the lining over twice toward the wrong side (WS) of the fabric. Pin the lining in place so the raw cut edge of the fabric is hidden. Slip lining into the bag. If needed, adjust the lining hem to the height of the bag. Remove lining from the bag and press to flatten. Stitch around the top edge with a sewing machine or by hand to secure the folded hem.
Lay the bag flat and press the sides with your hands. Pin each end of one handle to the top edge of the bag at the third arch in from both edges. Overlap the edge of bag approximately 1"/2.5cm over the end of the handle. Stitch the handle loops in place by hand. Repeat with the second handle.
Slip lining into the bag. Tack the bottom corners of the lining to the bottom of the bag. Hand stitch the hemmed edge of the lining to the top edge of the crocheted bag.

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