This listing is for the Summer crochet tote bag pattern. This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, no physical item will be shipped.

The Summer Tote is the perfect crochet tote bag to sling over your shoulder and head to the nearest yarn store with. Created with a sturdy mesh structure, this crochet market bag is perfect for shopping, carrying around essentials, or even as a crochet beach bag!

This pattern is fairly advanced beginner friendly as most of the stitches are standard. You need to know how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. You should also know how to work in the round. There is a slightly more advanced stitch in this pattern, a double crochet cluster, which is explained with written text, a photo tutorial and also shown in the accompanied video tutorial.

The PDF file for this crochet tote bag pattern was updated on 9/18/2023. The construction of the beginning of the crochet tote bag is different but the end result is the same. The video tutorial has also been refilmed and updated to reflect the changes. If you previously purchased this pattern and would like the updated version, please message me and include your order number. I'll be happy to update it for you!


This pattern is available for free on my blog theloopholefox.com. By purchasing the pattern here, you are purchasing a downloadable, ad free PDF pattern.


★SKILL LEVEL:
Confident Advanced Beginner. Crocheters looking to follow this pattern should know how to:

*Read a crochet pattern - There is a video tutorial for this crochet tote bag pattern and the video has the short hand instructions on the side. It will still be helpful to know how to read a crochet pattern as the video is NOT intended to replace the written pattern.
*Work the basic stitches - Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.
*Know how to Double Crochet 2 Together to make a cluster or be willing to learn.
*Understand how to work in the round, how to close rounds and how to turn after closing a round.
*You should have some basic understanding of creating chains without cutting the yarn from your project.

This is NOT an absolute beginner pattern. Absolute beginners will find this pattern outside of their skill level but adventurous beginners could be able to work through it, especially with the PDF pattern that includes a


★PATTERN INCLUDES:

1) A "Full Version PDF" that includes photo tutorials for all special stitches and techniques, information in the photo tutorials written out in full sentence detail. The photo tutorials have dots, arrows and highlights to help visually.
2) A printer friendly version with no photo tutorial, to save on ink.
3) Both the "Full Version" and the "Printer Friendly" PDFs for this crochet tote bag pattern include links to a video tutorial.


★TERMS USED:
US Standard
Pattern is written in English.

★SIZE:
The finished bag has the following dimensions when laid flat:

Height: 13 inches
Width: 11 inches
Handle Height/width: 12 inches long from body of bag / 1 inch wide


★MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Medium (4) worsted weight COTTON yarn.

COLOR A: 150 g / 225 yds / 5.3 oz
COLOR B: 80 g / 120 yds  / 2.9 oz

This yarn is 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal (bamboo). There are 50 g per skein in this yarn.

For Color A, I used just shy of 3 skeins.
For Color B, I used just over 1.5 skeins.

Yarn Used

Shine Worsted from We Crochet. The lavender bag used colorways Wisteria (lavender) and Cream (off white). The orange bag used colorways Sweet Potato (orange) and Cream (off white).

★TOOLS:
5 mm (H-8) hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers (At least 2 in different colors will be helpful)

★ HOW TO DOWNLOAD THIS CROCHET PATTERN

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1. Using a Web Browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari), log in to your Etsy Account.
2. In the upper right hand corner of your screen, click on your account (circle with your image or grey silhouette in it). 
3. From the drop down menu, click “Purchases”.
4, Find your purchased crochet pattern and click “Download Files”. 
5. Scroll down until you see the file names and click “Download” button.

This crochet bag pattern pattern comes with TWO downloads - One is the full version and one is the printer friendly version. Make sure to download both! :) 


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I hope this crochet tote bag pattern brings you as much joy as it's brought me!


Happy Crocheting!
The Loophole Fox

|COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSIONS|

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not share, reproduce or copy this pattern for any purpose, in whole or in part. Please do not re-publish this pattern or it's photos as your own. You may sell items you personally have made from this pattern, I just ask that you give credit to me and link to my blog when applicable.

|REFUNDS|

Due to the nature of digital downloads, this crochet pattern is non-refundable for any reason. However, if you need any help, please contact me and I will be happy to assist.