Hello Everyone! π
Today I am here to share the Lilac Tote Shoulder crochet pattern with you. It's worked from the bottom up, in joined rounds using crochet stitches such as - chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet, 2 double crochet cluster stitch. The handle strap is made as separate piece and sewn to the bag after it's completed.
I used Worsted / Aran weight (#4) cord type yarn ( thickness - 3 mm)
You will find the written pattern and a video tutorial below.
Hope you enjoy!
Happy Crocheting! π
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Written Pattern:
Finished Size:
Height: 30 cm (11,8''); Width at widest point: 34 cm (13,4''); Depth: 8,5 cm (3,3''); Strap length: 60 cm (23,6'')
Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate (advanced beginner)
Gauge: 7 stitches x 3,5 rows = 5 cm (2'') x 5 cm (2'') in double crochet
Materials Used:
- Worsted - Aran weight cord type yarn, size 4 - medium. I used YarnArt Macrame Cotton - (250 grams / 225 meters) - 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester. 2 skeins (approx 387 metres) needed for this pattern.
- 4,5 mm (G/7) crochet hook.
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle.
- 2 Stitch markers.
Abbreviations (US terms):
st./sts - stitch / stitches
sp./sps. - space / spaces
ch - chain
sl st. - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
2dc cluster - 2 double crochet cluster stitch - (yarn over, insert the hook into indicated stitch or chain space, yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook)* repeat 2 times. Now you have 3 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
( )* - repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.
Instructions:
BASE
Foundation chain: ch32
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 along the other side of the foundation chain, 3dc in last ch st.
Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.
(68 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 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. Do not fasten off.
(96 sts)
BODY
Round 4: ch2 (counts as 1dc of first 2dc cluster st.),
(1dc, ch1, 2dc cluster) in same st.,
(skip 2 sts, (2dc cluster, ch1, 2dc cluster) in next st.)* repeat 31 times around.
Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.
(64 2dc cluster sts., 32 ch1 sps.)
Round 5: sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch2 (counts as 1dc of first 2dc cluster st.),
(1dc, ch1, 2dc cluster) in that same ch1 sp.,
(skip 2 sts, (2dc cluster, ch1, 2dc cluster) in next ch1 sp.)* repeat 31 times around.
Join the round with a sl st. in first dc st.
(64 2dc cluster sts., 32 ch1 sps.)
Round 6 - 18: repeat Round 5.
Round 19: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st.,
(skip next ch1 sp., 1sc in next 2 sts)* repeat 31 times around,
skip next ch1 sp., 1sc in last st.
Join the round with a sl st. in first sc st.
(64 sts)
Round 20: sl st. in each st. around. Join the round with a sl st. in first st., ch1.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
THE STRAP
Foundation chain: leave approx 20 cm long tail for sewing! Ch71.
Row 1: 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch st. across.
(70 sts)
Row 2 - 4: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), turn, 1sc in each st. across.
(70 sts)
Fasten off, leaving approx 20 cm long tail for sewing.
Lay your bag on a flat surface and place stitch markers in both side corners.
Sew the ends of the strap tightly into the corners of your bag.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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