Thursday 22 December 2022

Simple Macrame Crochet Tote Bag - Free Pattern



 Hi Everyone! πŸ˜‰

Today I am here to share the Simple Macrame Tote Bag crochet pattern with you. It's worked from the bottom up.The handle straps are crocheted directly onto the body so the bag is one piece with no extra seaming.
This pattern is written for those with basic crochet knowledge.To make this tote bag, you should be familiar with basic crochet stitches and terminology. You should also know how to crochet in the round.
I used DK weight (size 3 - light) YarnArt Macrame cord type polyester yarn and a 3,5 mm (E4) crochet hook.
If you wish to make your very own Macrame Tote Bag, feel free to scroll down for a free written pattern and video tutorial.

Hope you enjoy!
Happy Crocheting! 😊


Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using these links - at no extra cost to you.







Written Pattern:

Finished Size: Height without handle straps: 31 cm (12,2''),
Width: 31 cm (12,2''),
Depth: 4 cm (1,6'')

Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)

Materials Used:

  • DK weight cord type polyester yarn, size 3 - light. Cord thickness - 2 mm. I used YarnArt Macrame - (90 grams / 130 meters) - 100% Polyester. 3 skeins (approx 305 metres) needed for this pattern. 
  • 3,5 mm  (E4) crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches                sp. - space
ch - chain                                       sk - skip
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
trc - treble crochet

( )* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.



Instructions:

Base of the bag

Foundation chain: ch49 (multiple of 7)

Round 1: 2dc into 4th ch from hook, 1dc into next 44 ch sts, 6dc into last ch st., 1dc into next 44 ch sts on the other side of foundation chain, 3dc into last ch st. 
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. 
(100 dc sts including ch3 at the beginning of round)

Round 2: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same st., 2dc into next 2 sts, 1dc into next 44 sts, 2dc into next 6 sts, 1dc into next 44 sts, 2dc into remaining 3 sts.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(112 dc sts)

Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st. around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(112 dc sts)


Body of the bag

Round 4: ch4 (counts as 1trc), 1trc into next st., ch1, sk next st., 1trc into next st., ch1, 
(sk next st., 1trc into next 4 sts, ch1, sk next st., 1trc into next st., ch1)* repeat 15 times around,
sk next st., 1trc into remaining 2 sts.
Join with a sl st. into 4th ch of beginning ch4.

Round 5 - 19: ch4 (counts as 1trc), 1trc into next st., ch1, sk next ch1, 1trc into next st., ch1,
(sk next ch1, 1trc into next 4 sts, ch1, sk next ch1, 1trc into next st., ch1)* repeat 15 times around,
sk next ch1, 1trc into remaining 2 sts.
Join with a sl st. into 4th ch of beginning ch4.

Round 20: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st., 1sc into each ch1 sp. around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(112 sc sts)


Creating the handle straps

Round 21: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 14 sts, ch90, sk next 26 sts, 1sc into next 30 sts, ch90, sk next 26 sts, 1sc into remaining 15 sts.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(60 sc sts, 180 chains)

Round 22: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st., 1sc into each ch around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(240 sc sts)

Round 23: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st. around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(240 sc sts)

Fasten off, weave / sew in all ends using a yarn needle.


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©2022 KristinesCrochets 

Round Doily Placemat - Free Crochet Pattern



Hello Everyone! πŸ™‚ 
Today I have a Round Doily Placemat crochet pattern to share with you. All you need to start to make this is some yarn or thread in the color of your choice and a crochet hook.
If you'd like to learn how to crochet this doily, just follow the instructions and a video tutorial below. I hope you will like it and find it easy to follow.
Happy crocheting!😊


Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using these links - at no extra cost to you.





Written Pattern:

Size: The doily measures approximately 
31 cm (12,2 inches) in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)

Materials Used:

  • Sport weight mercerized cotton yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Alize Bahar mercerised 100% cotton yarn in color 368 (camel).                    
       45 grams (117 metres approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.
  • 3mm crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.


Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches                            sp. - space
ch - chain                                                 sk - skip
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
trc - treble crochet
dc4(5)tog - 4 or 5 double crochet closed together

dc4tog – 4 double crochet closed together - (yarn over, insert the hook into indicated ch space, yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook)* repeat 4 times. Now you have 5 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops. 
dc5tog – 5 double crochet closed together - (yarn over, insert the hook into indicated ch space, yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook)* repeat 5 times. Now you have 6 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. 


( )* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.
[ ]* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.





Instructions:


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

Round 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 15dc into ring.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.  
(16 dc sts)

Round 2: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1),
(1dc into next st., ch1)* repeat 15 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch4.

Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc into next ch1 sp., 1dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch1, 1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch1 sp., 1dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.


Round 4: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 5: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st., 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next st., 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 6: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 2 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 7: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 3 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 8: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 4 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 9: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2,
(sk next ch2, 1dc into next 6 sts, 2dc into next st., 1dc into next 5 sts, 2dc into next st., ch2)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Round 10: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1hdc into same st., 1hdc into next 14 sts, 2hdc into next ch2 sp.,
(1hdc into next 15 sts, 2hdc into next ch2 sp.)* repeat 7 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first hdc st.
(136 hdc sts)

Round 11: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st.,
(ch6, sk next 3 sts, 1sc into next st.)* repeat 33 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc st.

Round 12: ch2 (counts as 1dc of dc5tog), dc4tog into same (ch2 + 1dc) space of previous round,
(ch7, sk next st., dc5tog into next ch6 sp.)* repeat 33 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1trc into first dc4tog st.

Round 13: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same (ch2 + 1trc) space of previous round,
(ch7, sk next st., 1sc into next ch7 sp.)* repeat 33 times around.
Join with ch2 + 1trc into first sc st.

Round 14: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same (ch2 + 1trc) space of previous round, ch1, sk next st., [1trc, ch1]* repeat 6 times into next ch7 sp.,
(sk next st., 1sc into next ch7 sp., ch1, sk next st., [1trc, ch1]* repeat 6 times into next ch7 sp.)* repeat 16 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.


Round 15: sl st. into next ch1 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same ch1 sp., [ch4, sk next st., 1sc into next ch1 sp.]* repeat 6 times,
([sk next st., 1sc into next ch1 sp., ch4]* repeat 6 times, sk next st., 1sc into next ch1 sp.)* repeat 16 times around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.

Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends.






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The patterns on this website are my original designs created by me.
Please do not copy, rework, distribute, republish or sell my patterns and photos. 
Do not create video tutorials free or paid.

Thank you!




©2022 KristinesCrochets

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