Crochet Lacy Tote Bag - Free Pattern

Hello Everyone! 😉

Today I am here to share my Lacy 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.

You will find the written pattern and a video tutorial below.

Hope you enjoy!
Happy Crocheting! 😊

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Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Finished Size: Height without handle straps: 30cm (11,8''),

Width at the top: 37cm (14,6''),

Width at the bottom: 33 cm (13'')

Depth: 4,5 cm (1,8'')

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

Materials Used:

• DK weight cord type polyester yarn, size 3 - light. I used YarnArt Macrame - (90 grams / 130 meters) - 100% Polyester. 3 skeins (approx 270 grams, 390 meters) needed for this pattern. 
• 3,5 mm  (E4) crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle.
• 4 stitch markers (optional).
• Measuring tape.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st./sts - stitch / stitches

ch - chain

sl st. - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

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

Instructions:

Foundation chain: ch55 (multiple of 5)

Round 1: 2dc into 4th ch from hook, 1dc into next 50 ch sts, 5dc into last ch st., 1dc into next 50 ch sts on the other side of foundation chain, 2dc into last ch st. Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. 

(110 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 50 sts, 2dc into next 5 sts, 1dc into next 50 sts, 2dc into remaining 2 sts. 

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

(120 dc sts)

Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st. around.

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

(120 dc sts)

Round 4: ch6 (counts as 1dc + ch3), 1dc into same st., ch1,

(skip next 4 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next st.)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch6.

Round 5: sl st. into next ch3 space, ch3 (counts as 1dc), (2dc, ch1, 3dc) into same ch3 space,

(skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space)* repeat 23 times around.

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

Round 6: sl st. into next 2 sts, sl st. into next ch1 space, ch6 (counts as 1dc + ch3), 1dc into same ch1 space, ch1,

(skip next 6 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch6.

Round 7 - 22: repeat Round 5 - 6.

Round 23: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 3dc into next ch3 space, 1dc into next st., 1dc into next ch1 space,

(1dc into next st., 3dc into next ch3 space, 1dc into next st., 1dc into next ch1 space)* repeat 23 times around.

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

(144 dc sts)

Round 24: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 23 sts, ch100, skip next 29 sts, 1sc into next 43 sts, ch100, skip next 29 sts, 1sc into remaining 19 sts.

Join with a sl st. into first sc.

(86 sc sts, 200 ch sts)

At this round you can also use stitch markers instead of counting stitches where the handle straps are going to be created. 

Finish Round 23 as directed, lay your bag on a flat surface and place stitch markers approx 10 cm from the sides of the bag (make sure that they are in the same place on both sides) and continue as follows:

ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st. including the marked st. (first stitch marker),

ch100, 1sc into next marked st. (second stitch marker), 1sc into each st. including next marked st. (third stitch marker),

ch100, 1sc into next marked st. (fourth stitch marker), 1sc into each st. until the end of the round.

Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 25: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st., 1sc into each ch st. around. Join with a sl st. into first sc.

(286 sc sts)

Round 26: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st. around.

Join with a sl st. into first sc.

(286 sc sts)

Fasten off, sew / weave in all ends.

Other Crochet Bag Patterns You Might Enjoy:

• Everyday Tote Bag  
  
  
  
• Classic Tote Shoulder Bag  
  

• Tote Net Bag 
  

• Arcade Market / Beach Bag 
  
  
  

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 

Simple Round Doily - Free Crochet Pattern

Hi Everyone! 😉

I have a Simple Round Doily crochet pattern for you today. It's suitable for beginners who are familiar with the basic stitches. All you need to start is a crochet hook and some yarn or thread in the color of your choice.

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.

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Size: The doily measures approximately 27 cm (10,6'') in diameter.

Skill Level: Easy.

Materials Used:

• Sport weight yarn, size 2 - fine. I used Madame Tricote Paris Camilla mercerised cotton yarn. 30 grams ( 75 meters 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

ch - chain

sl st. - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

trc - treble crochet

( )*- 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) loop.

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

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.  (16 sts)

Round 2: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2),

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

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

Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc into next ch2 space,

(1dc into next st., 2dc into next ch2 space)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.  (48 sts)

Round 4: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., ch5, skip 3 sts, 1sc into next st.,

(ch3, skip next st., 1sc into next st., ch5, skip 3 sts, 1sc into next st.)* repeat 7 times around.

Join with ch1 + 1hdc into first sc.

Round 5: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch1 + 1hdc) space of previous round, (6dc, ch1, 6dc) into next ch5 space,

(1sc into next ch3 space, (6dc, ch1, 6dc) into next ch5 space)* repeat 7 times around.

Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 6: ch8 (counts as 1trc + ch4), 1trc into same st., ch4, skip 6 sts, 1sc into next ch1 space, ch4,

(skip 6 sts, (1trc, ch4, 1trc) into next st., ch4, skip 6 sts, 1sc into next ch1 space, ch4)* repeat 7 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 4th ch of beginning ch8.

Round 7: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 4dc into next ch4 space,

(1dc into next st., 4dc into next ch4 space)* repeat 23 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.  (120 sts)

Round 8: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st.,

(ch4, skip 2 sts, 1sc into next st.)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with ch1 + 1dc into first sc.

Round 9: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch1 + 1dc) space of previous round,

(ch4, 1sc into next ch4 space)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with ch1 + 1dc into first sc.

Round 10: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch1 + 1dc) space of previous round,

(ch5, 1sc into next ch4 space)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc.

Round 11: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch2 + 1dc) space of previous round,

(ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc.

Round 12: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch2 + 1dc) space of previous round,

(ch6, 1sc into next ch5 space)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with ch2 + 1trc into first sc.

Round 13: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch2 + 1trc) space of previous round,

(ch6, 1sc into next ch6 space)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with ch2 + 1trc into first sc.

Round 14: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch2 + 1trc) space of previous round,

(ch7, 1sc into next ch6 space)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with ch3 + 1trc into first sc.

Round 15: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into that same (ch3 + 1trc) space of previous round, ch7,

(1sc into next ch7 space, ch7)* repeat 39 times around.

Join with a sl st. into first sc.

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

Other easy doily patterns you might like:

• 7 Pointed Star Doily 
  
  
  
• Round Lacy Flower Doily  
  
  
  
• Seashells Doily  
  
  
  
• Summer Haze Doily  
  
  
  

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 

Rainforest Shawl - One Skein Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern

 

Hi Everyone!🙂

Today I would like to share the Rainforest Shawl crochet pattern with you. This elegant lightweight triangle shawl is worked from the top down, in back and forth rows. To make this shawl, you should be familiar with basic crochet stitches and terminology. All you need to start is one skein of your favourite fingering weight yarn (I used one skein of YarnArt Flowers gradient ''cake'' 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! 😊

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.

Video Tutorial

Written Pattern

Finished Size: Height - 80 cm (31,5''), Width - 160 cm (63'').

You can adjust the size of the shawl by adding or subtracting pattern repeats -

(Row 5 and Rows 28 - 31).

Gauge: 9 stitches x 5 rows = 5cm x 5cm (2’’ x 2’’) in double crochet.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials Used:

Fingering weight yarn, size 1 - super fine. I used YarnArt Flowers (250g/ 1000m) 55% cotton, 45% acrylic yarn in color 272.          1 skein of yarn needed for this pattern. (approx. 240g / 960m)

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

Scissors.

Yarn needle or a latch hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):

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

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

Instructions

Start with ch4, sl st. into first ch to form a ring.

Row 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc into ring, ch2, 3dc into ring.

Row 2: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc into first st., ch1, skip next 2 sts, (3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) into next ch2 space, skip next 2 sts, 3dc into last st. (3rd ch of turning ch3).

Row 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc into first st., ch1, skip next 2 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1, skip next 3 sts, (3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) into center ch2 space, skip next 3 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1, skip next 2 sts, 3dc into 3rd ch of turning ch3.

Row 4: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc into first st., ch1, skip next 2 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1, skip next 3 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1, skip next 3 sts 

(3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) into center ch2 space, 

(skip next 3 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1)* repeat 2 times, 

skip next 2 sts, 3dc into 3rd ch of turning ch3.

Row 5 - 24: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc into first st., ch1, skip next 2 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1, 

(skip next 3 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1)* repeat until 3 sts left to center ch2, 

(3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) into center ch2 space, 

(skip next 3 sts, 3dc into next ch1 space, ch1)* repeat until 3 sts left, 

skip next 2 sts, 3dc into 3rd ch of turning ch3.

Row 25: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc into first st., 1dc into each of next 2 sts, 

(1dc into next ch1 space, 1dc into each of next 3 sts)* repeat until center ch2.

(3dc, ch2, 3dc) into center ch2 space, 

(1dc into each of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch1 space)* repeat until 3 sts left. 

1dc into each of next 2 sts, 3dc into 3rd ch of turning ch3.

Row 26: ch6 (counts as 1dc + ch3), turn, 1dc into first st., ch1,

(skip next 4 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next st.)* repeat until 4 sts left to center ch2,

(1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into center ch2 space,

(skip next 4 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next st.)* repeat until 5 sts left.

Skip next 4 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) into 3rd ch of turning ch3.

Row 27: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc into next ch3 space, ch1, 3dc into same ch3 space,

(skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space)* repeat until 1 st. left to center ch2,

(1dc, ch2, 1dc) into center ch2 space,

skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space,

(skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space)* repeat until 1dc st., ch1, 1dc st. and turning ch6 left.

Skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 2dc) into turning ch6 space, 1dc into 3rd ch of turning ch6.

Row 28: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2), turn, 1dc into first st., ch1, skip next 2 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space,

(skip next 6 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space)* repeat until 4 sts left to center ch2,

(1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into center ch2 space,

skip next 4 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space,

(skip next 6 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space)* repeat until 3 sts left.

Skip next 2 sts, (1dc, ch2, 1dc) into 3rd ch of turning ch3.

Row 29: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 3dc into next ch2 space,

(skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space)* repeat until 1 st. left to center ch2,

(1dc, ch2, 1dc) into center ch2 space,

skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space,

(skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space)* repeat until 1dc st., ch1, 1dc st. and turning ch5 left.

Skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., 3dc into turning ch5 space, 1dc into 3rd ch of turning ch5.

Row 30: ch6 (counts as 1dc + ch3), turn, 1dc into first st., ch1,

(skip next 6 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space)* repeat until 4 sts left to center ch2,

(1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into center ch2 space,

skip next 4 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space,

(skip next 6 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc, ch1) into next ch1 space)* repeat until 7 sts left.

Skip next 6 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) into 3rd ch of turning ch3.

Row 31: ch3 (counts as 1dc), turn, 2dc into next ch3 space, ch1, 3dc into same ch3 space,

(skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space)* repeat until 1 st. left to center ch2,

(1dc, ch2, 1dc) into center ch2 space,

skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space,

(skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into next ch3 space)* repeat until 1dc st., ch1, 1dc st. and turning ch6 left.

Skip next st., skip next ch1, skip next st., (3dc, ch1, 2dc) into turning ch6 space, 1dc into 3rd ch of turning ch6.

Row 32 - 55: repeat Rows 28 - 31.

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

Other Triangle Shawl Patterns You Might Enjoy:

• Rose Sienna Shawl 
  

• Spring Reverie Shawl 

  

  
  

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