Happy Summer! I get really into cotton yarns in the summer. They are so easy to work with and easy to care for. I love to use cotton for so many projects-bags, wall hangings, washcloths, face scrubbies, and more!
I found Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton at my local Hobby Lobby and wanted to give it a try. It’s super soft and the color combos are so pretty. It was the perfect choice for this pattern, the Summer Friendship Tote.
I have switched over to reusable bags to cut down on the use of plastic bags, so I came up with this pattern using the classic granny stitch. I am happy to provide this pattern free here on the website.
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The Summer Friendship Tote FREE Crochet Pattern
This pattern is for an 11” x 13” fun, summery market bag. You can never have enough of these! I keep some in my car for all of my shopping trips. The pattern is easily adjustable to make the bag any size you want.
Experience Level: Beginner
Materials:
Yarn: 400-450 yds of #3 weight cotton yarn
Examples are made with 2 cakes of Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton, 100% Cotton, #3 weight (5 oz/142g, 335 yds/306m)
Crochet Hook: G/4mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Tape Measure
Gauge: 16 stitches= 4” 9 rows= 4”
Be sure to check your gauge. I tend to crochet tighter, yours may be a little different. I highly recommend doing a test swatch before getting started.
Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sp = space
St = stitch
Ss = slip stitch
Sk = skip next stitch
Bpsc = Work sc around back of post.
Other info:
- This bag is worked in the round. You will not be turning the work.
- To make the bag larger or smaller, adjust the number of starting chains.
- Ch 3 DOES count as a DC.
- Color placement: On some of the bags, I changed colors every 5 rows. On some of them, I let the yarn dictate the color placement. I love the results of either method. The choice is yours!
Ch 34.
Round 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook. Dc in each ch across until last ch. In last ch, work 7 dc. (This will create a turn to the opposite side.) Dc in the other side of each ch across until bottom of beg ch. In bottom of beg ch, work 7 dc. Ss to 1st dc.
Round 2: Ch 3. (Counts as dc here and throughout.) * Dc in each st until 7 dc cluster. 2 dc in each of next 3 st. 3 dc in next st. (This should be the middle st from the 7 dc in Round 1.) 2 dc in each of next 3 st. * Repeat from *. Ss in top of ch 3.
Round 3: Ch 3. * Dc in each st until 1st 2 dc cluster. (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) 6 times. * Repeat from *. Ss in top of ch 3.
Round 4: Ch 1. Bpsc around each st around. Ss in 1st st.
Rounds 5-8: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Ss to 1st st.
Round 9: Ch 3. 2 dc in 1st st. (Sk 2, 3 dc in next st) all the way around. Ss in top of ch 3.
Round 10: Ch 3. * Sk next 3 dc cluster. 3 dc in space between 3 dc clusters. * Repeat from * all around until last sp between clusters. 2 dc in last sp between clusters. Ss in top of ch 3.
Round 11: Ch 3. 2 dc in 1st sp between clusters. * Sk next 3 dc cluster. 3 dc in space between 3 dc clusters. * Repeat from * all around. Ss in top of ch 3.
Round 12 – 34: Repeat Rounds 10 and 11. (Add more repeats to make the bag larger. Decrease repeats to make the bag smaller.)
Rounds 35 – 39: Ch 1. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Ss to 1st st.
Fasten off.
Straps Make 2.
Ch 85. (To make straps longer, add chains here. To make shorter, subtract chains.)
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
Rows 2 – 6: Ch 1. Sc in each ch across. Turn.
Fasten off.
Fold strap in half and ss top and bottom of piece together.
At desired strap placement, from the front of piece, insert end of strap in sp between 3 dc clusters on Round 34. Pull to back of piece and sew to back of strap. Do the same for the other side of the strap.
This is an original pattern from Daisy Stitch Co, ©2019. Please do not reprint, repost, or sell any parts of this pattern, but feel free to link back to my website, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please link back to me. Send questions to shelly@daisystitchco.com . Thanks!
