Textured Serenity Tote Bag - Free Crochet Pattern

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Make your own Textured Serenity Bag, a versatile and stylish crochet tote, perfect for everyday use. The pattern features a beautiful combination of double crochet and front post double crochet stitches, creating lovely texture and dimension. It's worked from the bottom up in joined rounds.The handle straps are crocheted directly onto the body so the bag is one piece with no extra seaming.

I used YarnArt Macrame Cotton braidedcord type yarn (thickness - approx 2,5 mm), but any worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn will work.

If you want to learn how to crochet this bag, I have a video tutorial for you below. Or scroll down to view the written pattern!

Happy Crocheting! 😊

You can also purchase the ad free printable PDF version of this pattern on my Etsy Shop

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Finished size:

Width: 34cm (13,4'')

Height without handle straps: 31 cm (12,2'') Height with handle straps: 50 cm (19,7'') Depth: 9cm (3,5'')

Gauge: 8 stitches x 3,5 rows = 5 cm (2’’) in double crochet

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate (advanced beginner)

Materials Used:

• Worsted - Aran weight cord type yarn, size 4 - medium. I used YarnArt Macrame Cotton - (250 grams / 225 meters) - 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester. You will need approx 360 metres (2 skeins).
• 4 mm crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle.
• 4 stitch markers (optional).
• Measuring tape.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches

sk - skip

ch - chain

sl st. - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

fpdc - front post double crochet

( )* - repeat the instructions between the parentheses as directed.

( ) - stitch count for each row is listed in italic parentheses at the end of each row.

Special Stitch Instructions:

• fpdc - front post double crochet - Yarn over, insert the hook around the post of the stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.

Pattern Notes:

• The bag is worked from the bottom up, in joined rounds.
• You can adjust the width of the bag by adding or subtracting chain stitches of the foundation chain in a multiple of 4.
• You can adjust the height of the bag by adding or subtracting pattern repeats (Round 5 - 6).
• You can adjust the length of handles by increasing or decreasing the chains in Round 22.
• Rounds are joined with a slip stitch – do not include the joining slip stitch in your stitch count.

Instructions:

BASE

Foundation chain: ch32 (multiples of 4)

Round 1: 3dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1dc in each of next 28 ch sts., 6dc in last ch st.,

1dc in each of next 28 ch sts. on the other side of the foundation chain, 3dc in next ch st.

Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.

(68 dc sts.)

Round 2: ch2 (doesn't count as a st.), 2dc in same st., 2dc in each of next 2 sts., 1dc in each of next 28 sts, 2dc in each of next 6 sts, 1dc in each of next 28 sts, 2dc in each of remaining 3 sts.

Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.

(80 dc sts.)

Round 3: ch2 (doesn't count as a st.), 2dc in same st., 2dc in each of next 3 sts., 1dc in each of next 32 sts, 2dc in each of next 8 sts, 1dc in each of next 32 sts, 2dc in each of remaining 4 sts.

Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.

(96 dc sts.)

BODY

Round 4: ch3 (counts as 1dc), sk next st., 3dc in next st.,

(sk next st., 1dc in next st., sk next st., 3dc in next st.)* repeat 23 times around.

Join the round with sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(96 dc sts.)

Round 5: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same st., sk next st., 1fpdc in next st.,

(sk next st., 3dc in next st., sk next st., 1fpdc in next st.)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(72 dc sts., 24 fpdc sts.)

Round 6: drop loop from hook, insert hook from back to front through next st., place dropped loop back on hook and pull it through to the back.

ch2 (doesn't count as a st.), 1fpdc in same st. (around dc st. below), sk next st., 3dc in next st.,

(sk next st., 1fpdc in next st., sk next st., 3dc in next st.)* repeat 23 times around.

Join the round with a sl st. in first fpdc st.

(72 dc sts., 24 fpdc sts.)

Round 7 - 20: repeat Round 5 - 6

Round 21: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., 1sc into each st. around. 

Join the round with a sl st. in first sc. 

(96 sc sts.)

HANDLE STRAPS

You can choose one of the following methods for starting the handle strap round (Round 22). Choose the method that works best for you!

Method 1: Using stitch counts

Round 22: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st.), 1sc in same st., 1sc in each of next 16 sts, ch60, sk next 21 sts, 1sc in each of next 27 sts, ch60, sk next 21 sts, 1sc in each of remaining 10 sts until the end of round.

Join with a sl st. in first sc st.      

(54 sc sts, 120 ch sts.)

Method 2: Using measurements and stitch markers

Lay your bag on a flat surface and place stitch markers approx 9 cm (3,5'') from the sides of the bag to mark the handle strap positions (2 stitch markers on front and 2 on back panel of the bag). Make sure that they are in the same place on both sides and continue with Round 22 as follows:

 ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., 1sc in each st. until you get to the first stitch marker, remove the marker and work 1sc in the marked st.

Ch60, skip all stitches until the second stitch marker, remove the marker, work 1sc in the marked st., 1sc in each st. until you get to the third stitch marker, remove the marker, 1sc in the marked st.

Ch60, skip all stitches until the fourth stitch marker, remove the marker, 1sc in the marked st., 1sc in each st. until the end of the round.

Join with a sl st. in first sc st.

Round 23: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., 1sc in each st. and each ch st. around.

Join the round with a sl st. in first sc st.

(174 sc sts.)

Round 24: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., 1sc in each st. around.

Join the round with a sl st. in first sc st.

(174 ch sts.)

Round 25: ch1 (doesn't count as s st.), sl st. in same st., sl st. in each st. around.

(174 sl sts.)

After the last st. you can choose one of the following methods to join the round:

Invisible join for a seamless finish:

Cut the yarn the yarn and pull the loop all the way through. Using a yarn needle, create an invisible join: insert the needle from back to front through the first st., then insert it in the back loop of the last st. Pull to shape the stitch, weave in ends.

Slip stitch join:

Join the round with a sl st. in first sl st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Hibiscus Sorbet Shawl - Crochet Triangle Shawl Pattern

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Today I would like to share with you my Hibiscus Sorbet Shawl crochet pattern. This simple yet elegant lightweight triangle shawl is perfect for transitional weather or layering year-round. Designed with Alize Bella Ombre Batik yarn, the gentle gradient adds seamless color flow that enhances the stitch definition.

The shawl is worked in back and forth rows from the top center down.

The pattern is worked using crochet stitches such as: chain, single crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet and V-stitch. 

All you need to start is one skein of your favourite fingering weight yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook.

If you prefer to learn by watching, I have a video tutorial below. Or scroll down to view the written pattern!

Happy Crocheting! 😊

You can also purchase the ad free printable PDF version of this pattern on my Etsy Shop

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern

Finished Size: Height – 75 cm (29,5 inches) , Width – 170 cm (67 inches).

                                                  The size can be adjustable!

Gauge: 19dc sts x 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) in pattern stitch.

Skill Level: Intermediate - advanced beginner.

Materials Used:

Fingering weight yarn, size 1 - super fine. I used Alize Bella Ombre Batik 100% cotton yarn in color 7429. 1 skein (830 meters approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.

4.0 mm (US size G/6) crochet hook.

Scissors.

Yarn needle or a latch hook. 

Abbreviations (US terms):

sk - skip

ch sp. - chain space

st./sts - stitch / stitches
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

fpdc - front post double crochet

V-st. - V stitch (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in same stitch or space

RS – right side – the front side of the work.

WS – wrong side – the back side of the work.

[ ] - work all stitches inside brackets in the same stitch or space.

( )* - repeat the instructions between the parentheses as directed.

( ) - stitch count for each row is listed in italic parentheses at the end of each row.

Special Stitch Instructions:

• fpdc - front post double crochet - Yarn over, insert the hook around the post of the stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.

• V-st. between next 2 V-sts. – Work (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in the space between next 2 V-sts. – in the space between the sets, not in the ch1 space of a V-st.

Pattern Notes:

• The shawl is worked in back and forth rows from the top center down, expanding in size with increases along the edges and at the center.
• Beginning (turning) chains count as stitches – ch3 counts as 1dc, ch4 counts as 1dc + ch1.
• You can adjust the size of the shawl by adding or subtracting pattern repeats (Rows 3 – 12).
• You may optionally place a stitch marker in the center chain space to help track the shawl’s center.
• Blocking is recommended to enhance stitch definition and shape.

Instructions

Start with magic (adjustable) ring. Or, ch4 and sl st. in first ch to form a ring.

Row 1 (WS): ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), [1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc] in ring.

(6dc, 4 ch1 sps., 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Row 2 (RS): ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc in first st., (1dc in next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st.)* repeat 2 times,

[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in center ch2 sp., 1dc in next st., 1dc in next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st.,

1dc in turning ch4 sp. from previous row, 3dc in 3rd ch of that same ch4.

(18dc, 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Row 3 (WS): ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), turn, V-st. in first st.,

(sk next 2 sts., V-st. in next st.)* repeat until 2 sts. remain before the ch2 sp. at the center,

sk next 2 sts., [V-st., ch2, V-st.] in center ch2 sp.,

(sk next 2 sts., V-st. in next st.)* repeat until 2 sts. and turning ch3 remain,

sk next 2 sts., [V-st., ch1, 1dc] in 3rd ch of turning ch3 from previous row.

(2dc, 2 ch1 sps., 8 V-sts., 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Row 4 (RS): ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), turn, V-st. in ch1 sp.,

(V-st. between next 2 V-sts.)* repeat until 1 V-st. remain before the ch2 sp. at the center,

sk next V-st., [V-st., ch2, V-st.] in center ch2 sp.,

(V-st. between next 2 V-sts.)* repeat until 1 V-st. and turning ch4 remain,

sk next V-st., V-st. in turning ch4 sp. from previous row, ch1, 1dc in 3rd ch of that same ch4.

(2dc, 2 ch1 sps., 10 V-sts., 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Rows 5 - 7: repeat Row 4.

Stitch count increases by 2 V-sts. per row.

R5 (WS): 2dc, 2 ch1 sps., 12 V-sts., 1 ch2 sp.(center); R6 (RS): 2dc, 2 ch1 sps., 14 V-sts., 1 ch2 sp.(center);

R7 (WS): 2dc, 2 ch1 sps., 16 V-sts., 1 ch2 sp.(center)

Row 8 (RS): ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc in first st., 1dc in next ch1 sp.,

(1dc in first dc of next V-st., 1dc in ch1 sp., 1dc in second dc of same V-st.)* repeat until ch2 sp. at the center,

[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in center ch2 sp.,

(1dc in first dc of next V-st., 1dc in ch1 sp., 1dc in second dc of same V-st.)* repeat until turning ch4 remains,

1dc in turning ch4 sp. from previous row, 3dc in 3rd ch of that same ch4.

(60dc, 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Row 9 (WS): ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), turn, 1dc in first st., ch1,

(sk next st., 1fpdc in next st., ch1)* repeat until 1st. remains before the ch2 sp. at the center,

sk next st., [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in center ch2 sp., ch1,

(sk next st., 1fpdc in next st., ch1)* repeat until 1 st. and turning ch3 remain,

sk next st., [1dc, ch1, 1dc] in 3rd ch of turning ch3 from previous row.

(6dc, 28fpdc, 32 ch1 sps., 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Row 10 (RS): ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc in first st.,

(1dc in next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st.)* repeat until ch2 sp. at the center,

[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in center ch2 sp., 1dc in next st.,

(1dc in next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st.)* repeat until turning ch4 remains,

1dc in turning ch4 sp. from previous row, 3dc in 3rd ch of that same ch4.

(74dc, 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Row 11 (WS): ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1), turn, 1dc in first st., ch1,

(sk next st., 1fpdc in next st., ch1)* repeat until ch2 sp. at the center,

[1dc, ch2, 1dc] in center ch2 sp., ch1, 1fpdc in next st., ch1,

(sk next st., 1fpdc in next st., ch1)* repeat until 1 st. and turning ch3 remain,

sk next st., [1dc, ch1, 1dc] in 3rd ch of turning ch3 from previous row.

(6dc, 36fpdc, 40 ch1 sps., 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Row 12 (RS): ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc in first st.,

(1dc in next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st.)* repeat until ch2 sp. at the center,

[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in center ch2 sp., 1dc in next st.,

(1dc in next ch1 sp., 1dc in next st.)* repeat until turning ch4 remains,

1dc in turning ch4 sp. from previous row, 3dc in 3rd ch of that same ch4.

(90dc, 1 ch2 sp.(center))

Rows 13 - 52: repeat Rows 3 - 12 four more times!

Row 53 (WS): ch4, turn, 1dc in first st. - ch4 + 1dc counts as first V-st.,

(sk next 2 sts, V-st. in next st.)* repeat until 2 sts. remain before the ch2 sp. at the center,

sk next 2 sts, [V-st., ch3, V-st.] in center ch2 sp.,

(sk next 2 sts, V-st. in next st.)* repeat until 2 sts. and turning ch3 remain,

sk next 2 sts., V-st. in 3rd ch of turning ch3 from previous row.

(128 V-sts., 1 ch3 sp.(center))

Row 54 (RS): ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, [1dc, ch2, 2dc] in first V-st., ch1, 1sc in next V-st., ch1,

([2dc, ch2, 2dc] in next V-st., ch1, 1sc in next V-st., ch1)* repeat until ch3 sp. at the center,

[3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch3 sp., ch1, 1sc in next V-st., ch1,

([2dc, ch2, 2dc] in next V-st., ch1, 1sc in next V-st., ch1)* repeat until last V-st. remains,

[2dc, ch2, 1dc] in last V-st., 1dc in 3rd ch of turning ch4 (counts as part of last V-st. from previous row).

(64 groups of [2dc, ch2, 2dc], 64sc, 128 ch1 sps., [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in center ch3 sp.)

Fasten off, weave in all ends! Block your shawl!

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The printable PDF version of this pattern with detailed photos and stitch counts for each row is available for purchase in my Etsy Shop

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Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 

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Puff Stitch Round Doily Placemat Crochet Pattern

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I have been wanting to share my Puff Stitch Round Doily Placemat crochet pattern here on my blog for a while now. This pattern may not be for absolute beginners, it's more suitable for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with a variety of stitches. 
Feel free to scroll down for a free written pattern and a video tutorial.

Hope you enjoy!
Happy Crocheting! 😊

Video Tutorial: 

Written Pattern

Size: The doily measures approx. 35 cm (13,8'') in diameter.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Used:

DK weight - size 3 yarn. I used Drops Cotton Light (50% cotton, 50% polyester) yarn in color 40. 2 skeins - 70 grams; 147 meters approx. of yarn needed for this pattern.

3.5mm (US size E4) crochet hook.

Scissors.

Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in the ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches

sp./sps - space / spaces

sk - skip

sl st. - slip stitch

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

puff - 4hdc together puff stitch - (Yarn over, insert your hook in indicated ch space, yarn over, pull the yarn through the ch space)* repeat 4 times.

Now you should have 9 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all 9 loops.

bpdc - back post double crochet - Yarn over, insert the hook from back to front to back around the post of the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.

(  )* - repeat instructions between the brackets as directed.

Instructions

Start with ch5 and sl st. in first ch to form a ring. Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) ring.

Round 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 15dc in ring.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(16dc sts)

Round 2: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2), 

(1dc in next st., ch2)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch5.

(16dc sts, 16 ch2 sps.)

Round 3: sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), puff in same ch sp., ch3,

(sk next st., puff in next ch2 sp., ch3)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. on top of first puff.

(16 puffs, 16 ch3 sps.)

Round 4: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 3dc in same ch3 sp.,

(sk next st., 4dc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(64dc sts)

Round 5: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2), 

(sk next st., 1dc in next st., ch2)* repeat 31 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch5.

(32dc sts, 32 ch2 sps.)

Round 6: sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), puff in same ch sp., ch3,

(sk next st., puff in next ch2 sp., ch3)* repeat 31 times around.

Join with a sl st. on top of first puff.

(32 puffs, 32 ch3 sps.)

Round 7: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same ch3 sp.,

(sk next st., 3dc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 31 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(96dc sts)

Round 8: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2), 

(sk next st., 1dc in next st., ch2)* repeat 47 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch5.

(48dc sts, 48 ch2 sps.)

Round 9: sl st. in next ch2 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), puff in same ch sp., ch3,

(sk next st., puff in next ch2 sp., ch3)* repeat 47 times around.

Join with a sl st. on top of first puff.

(48 puffs, 48 ch3 sps.)

Round 10: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same ch3 sp.,

(sk next st., 3dc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 47 times around.

Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

(144dc sts)

Round 11: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., 

(ch4, sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st.)* repeat 47 times around.

Ch1, 1dc in first sc st. (counts as last ch4).

(48sc sts, 48 ch4 sps.)

Round 12: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch sp., sk next st., 8dc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp.,

(ch4, sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 8dc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp.)* repeat 15 times around.

Ch1, 1dc in first sc st. (counts as last ch4).

Round 13: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch sp., sk next st., 1bpdc in next st., (ch2, 1bpdc in next st.)* repeat 7 times,

(sk next st., 1sc in next ch4 sp., sk next st., 1bpdc in next st., (ch2, 1bpdc in next st.)* repeat 7 times)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. in first sc st.

Round 14: ((sk next st., 2sc in next ch2 sp.)* repeat 7 times, sk next st., sl st. in next st.)* repeat 16 times around.

Ch1, fasten off, weave in the ends. 

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