Chase Tote Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

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When I saw this Comfy Cotton Blend yarn, I knew it was the perfect fit to finally bring back my Chase Tote Bag pattern. This yarn is so soft, and the colors are absolutely gorgeous. I’m eyeing up the Mai Tai colorway to make myself another bag!

This Comfy Cotton Blend yarn from Lion Brand is a light weight (3) yarn; however, this bag can easily be made with any worsted weight (4) yarn, which will result in a slightly larger tote.

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Chase Tote Bag

ABBREVIATIONS

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
V = V stitch

SPECIAL STITCHES

V stitch: 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC, all worked together in the same stitch

NOTES

• Chain 1 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
• Chain 3 at the beginning of each V stitch row counts as a DC and ch 1 (unless otherwise specified).
• R37***: As everyone’s tension and style is different, you may need to adjust your strap placement from what is written. If your bag doesn’t line up correctly, lay your bag down flat. Your straps should start and end with 14 SC sts on either side of the strap.

PATTERN

R1: Ch 31. SC in second ch from hook and the next 28 sts. Work 4 SC in last st working around to the other side. Now working on the other side of the ch, SC in the next 28 sts. Work 3 SC in the last st. Join with a sl st to beginning. (64 sts)

R2: Ch 1. *1 SC in each of the next 30 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (68 sts)

R3: Ch 1. 1 SC in each of the next 31 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 32 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in the next st. Join with a sl st to beginning. (72 sts)

R4: Ch 1. 1 SC in each of the next 32 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 34 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Join with a sl st to beginning. (76 sts)

R5: Ch 1. 1 SC in each of the next 33 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 36 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Join with a sl st to beginning. (80 sts)

R6: Ch 1. 1 SC in each of the next 34 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 38 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)

R7: Ch 1. 1 SC in each of the next 35 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 40 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Join with a sl st to beginning. (88 sts)

R8: Ch 1. 1 SC in each of the next 36 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 42 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Join with a sl st to beginning. (92 sts)

R9: Ch 1. 1 SC in each of the next 37 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 44 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Join with a sl st to beginning. (96 sts)

R10-15: Ch 1. SC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (96 sts)

R16: Ch 4. DC in same st (first V stitch made). Skip 2 sts, work 1 DC, ch 1, 1 DC (V stitch) in next st. *Skip the next 2 sts, work V in next st. Repeat from * around, leaving 2 sts unworked. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch st. (32 V sts)

R17-33: Sl st into the ch 1 space. Ch 4. DC in same st (first V stitch made). *V in each ch 1 space of V from previous round to end. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch st. (32 V sts)

R34-36: Ch 1. SC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (96 sts)

R37: Ch 1. SC in each of the next 8 sts, ch 60, skip 20 sts, SC in each of the next 28 sts, ch 60, skip 20 sts, SC in each of the next 20 sts. Join with a sl st to beginning. (176 sts) ***see notes

R38-40: Ch 1. SC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (176 sts)

Fasten off.

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Nicole

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