Carry a touch of spring with you wherever you go with the Noteworthy Tote. Featuring charming flower motifs, this delightful bag is the perfect companion for spring outings, shopping trips, or casual strolls. Crocheted with durable handles for added strength, this tote is not just stylish but also practical for carrying all your accessories.
Customize the colors to reflect your personality and let this versatile tote bloom as the standout piece of your wardrobe. Whether you’re heading to the farmer’s market or a day in the park, the Noteworthy Tote will have you covered in style.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Each square measure 4” x 4”; finished measurement 12” x 12” (assembled)
Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in dc
Materials
Yarn:
Cascade Avalon (50% Cotton/50% Acrylic; 175 yards [160 meters]/100 grams): Color 33, 2 skeins
Hook: H/8 (5 mm)
Notions: Removable markers; tapestry needle; Everything Mary Leather Handles
Pattern Notes
All of the squares will be made individually and then sewn together to finish. The handles will be added last.
Weave in ends as pattern progresses.
Pattern
Square (make 13)
Ch 4, sl st to first ch to join.
Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc in ring, ch 3, *(dc, ch 1, dc), ch 3; rep from * twice more, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join – 24 sts
Rnd 2: Ch 4, dc in the last ch-3 sp, *in next ch-3 sp (dc, ch 1, dc), ch 3, (dc, ch 3, dc); rep from * to last ch-3 sp (dc, ch 1, dc), ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4 to join – 36 sts.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, *dc in each st to corner, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner; rep from * around, sl st to the first ch-3 to join – 48 sts.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Assembly
Use the stitch markers to assemble the squares. The 3 squares with the line in the center are folded over to create the sides and bottom. Use tapestry needle to sew together.
Handles
Work 7 sc over the handle rings to secure in place in the top ch-3 sp of squares.
Flowers (make 4)
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the first ch, do not join.
Rnd 2: (Sl st, ch 1, dc, tr, dc, ch 1, sl st) in each st.
Fasten off.
Sew each flower on front 4 squares, leaving the center without a flower.