The Crochet Diamond Tote Bag is the perfect accessory for any outing or shopping trip! With its intricate diamond pattern and sturdy design, this tote bag is not only stylish but also practical. You can effortlessly carry all your essentials in it while looking chic and trendy. Whether you're hitting the beach or running errands, this tote bag will add a touch of elegance to your ensemble. So grab your crochet hooks and yarn, and get ready to create a fabulous accessory that will turn heads wherever you go!

Supplies:

• 3 Skeins Uptown Worsted Weight Acrylic yarn ()
  • Mint Green by Universal Yarn was used
• Size J 6mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle

Stitch Key (US Terms)

• CH - Chain
• SS - Slip Stitch
• SC - Single Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet

Bottom of Bag (make 2 panels)

Start with a foundation CH of 20, then work first stitch in 2nd CH from hook

• Row 1-47: 1SC in every stitch + CH1 + Turn (19 stitches per row)
  • Fasten off first panel
  • Leave yarn attached after completing second panel

Sides of Bag:

Line up both panels of the bottom of the bag and you will work round 1 of the side of the bag around both panels at the same time.

• Round 1: 1SC into every stitch around both bottom panels you should have 47SC along each longer side and 19SC along each shorter side for a total of 132SC for this round, SS to first SC
• Round 2: CH3 + DC in same stitch + DC in next 4 stitches + *CH1 skip 1 stitch + 1DC in each of the next 5 stitches**
  • Repeat from * to ** until end of round
• Round 3: SS to top of beginning CH3 +work a SC in the CH1 space to the right + CH3 skip 1 DC then work *3DC in each of the next 3 stitches + CH1 + 1DC in CH1 space + CH1+ skip 1**
  • Repeat from * to ** to end of round
  • SS to 2nd CH + CH3
• Round 4: CH3 + DC in CH1 + *CH1 skip 1 + 3DC (starting in CH1) + CH1 skip 1 + 1DC**
  • Repeat from * to ** to end of row + SS to top of beginning CH3
• Round 5: CH3 + 2DC + CH1 + *5DC + CH1**
  • Repeat from * to ** ending round with 2DC + SS to top of beginning CH3
• Round 6: CH3 + 1DC + *CH1 + 1DC + CH1 + 3DC**
  • Repeat from * to **
• Round 7: CH4 + *3DC starting in CH1 space + CH1 + 1DC + CH1**
  • Repeat from * to **
• Round 8: SS into CH1 + CH3 + 4DC + *CH1 + 5DC + CH1** ending with a CH1 + SS into top of beginning CH3
• Round 9-23: Repeat Rounds 3-8 until 23 rounds are worked. The 23rd round should be the same as round 5

Top of Bag + Handles

• Round 24: SS to top of begging CH + CH1 + 1SC in every stitch (including 1SC in every CH1 space.) (132)
• Round 25: SS to top of beginning CH + 1SC in first 14 stitches + CH45 + skip 23 stitches + 1SC in next 43 stitches + CH45 + skip 23 stitches + 1SC in remaining 29 stitches (if you'd like the straps longer CH anywhere from 55-70)
• Round 26: SS + CH1 + 1SC in every stitch + every CH (make sure to work in the Back Bump of each CH.) (176)
• Round 27-29: 1SC in every stitch + CH + fasten off after last stitch

-Weave in ends