Ceci's Creations

Materials:

Size 9 Hilos Omega nylon (2 rolls) [for a lighter weight bag use

size 6 thread (holes will be slightly larger)]

Fray check (optional)

Size H8 crochet hook

Tote is approx 14” wide, 14” tall and 5” deep.

Note: 1. Weave in ends as you go. When finished, if using nylon thread, dab fray check on all of the weaved in ends.

2. Turn and ch 1 at the beginning of every round unless otherwise instructed.

3. At the end of every round, slip stitch to the top of the beginning stitch unless otherwise instructed.

Bottom:

Ch 64

Row 1: skip 1^st ch, sc in each back loop of foundation chain (63 sc)

Rows 2-25: sc (63 sc)

At the end of Row 25, do not ch 1 and do not turn. Continue down the side making 24 sc evenly spaced. Continue with sc on the foundation chain. Continue up the other side making 24 sc evenly spaced. Continue sc on Row 25. (174 sc) Do not end off.

Body:

Do not turn, make 12 loose slip stitches (sl st) down the side.

Round 1: Work sc in each of the 12 sl st and all the way around the rectangular bottom. (174 sc)

Round 2-6: Sc

Round 7: (2 dc, ch1, skip 2 stitches)around, ending in dc in last stitch

(sl st in top of beg dc) (174 stitches)

Round 8: [(2 dc, ch1, skip 2 stitches) in ch1 space]around (174 stitches)

Repeat round 8 until piece measures 14” (or desired height). Do not end off.

Handles:

Round 1: Work sc in each dc and ch1 space around (174 stitches)

Round 2: Sc

Round 3: 34 sc, ch 65 and skip the next 19 sc, 68 sc, ch 65 and skip the next 19 sc,

34 sc (266 stitches)

Round 4: 34 sc, 65 sc around ch 65, 68 sc, 65 sc around ch 65, 34 sc (266 stitches)

Round 5-8: Sc. At end of Round 8, end off.

By: Cecilia C. Ranger

(Do not sell pattern! It’s o.k. to post link..) For personal use only.

Worsted weight yarn (I used Sugar n Cream cotton, approx 7.5 oz)

1/4" ribbon (approx. 2 feet)

Size H8 crochet hook

Safety pins

Tapestry needle

Sewing needle and thread or fabric glue

Tote is approx 9” wide, 9-½” tall add 2” deep

Note: Turn and ch 1 at the beginning of every row unless otherwise instructed

Terms: WS = wrong side; fpdc = front post double crochet; fptr = front post treble crochet

Puff: (yo, insert hook in sc indicated, yo and pull up a loop) 4 times, yo and pull through all 9 loops. Push puff forward.

Row 1: Ch 40. Skip first ch, sc in each back loop of foundation chain. (39 sc)

Rows 2,3: Sc (39 sc)

Row 4 (WS): (Sc, fpdc)twice. 15 sc, puff, 15 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 5: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 6: (Sc, fpdc)twice. 13 sc, puff, 3 sc, puff, 13 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 7: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 8: (Sc, fpdc)twice. 11 sc, puff, 7 sc, puff, 11 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 9: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 10: (Sc, fpdc)twice. 9 sc, puff, 11 sc, puff, 9 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 11: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 12: (Sc, fpdc)twice. 7 sc, puff, 15 sc, puff, 7 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 13: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 14: (Sc, fpdc)twice. 5 sc, puff, 19 sc, puff, 5 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 15: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 16: (Sc, fpdc)twice. 3 sc, puff, 23 sc, puff, 3 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 17: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 18: (Sc, fpdc)twice. Sc, puff, 27 sc, puff, sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 19: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 20: Repeat Row 18

Row 21: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 22: Repeat Row 18

Row 23: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 24: (Sc, fpdc) twice. Sc, puff, 13 sc, puff, 13 sc, puff, sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 25: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 26: (Sc, fpdc) twice. 3 sc, puff, 9 sc, puff, 3 sc, puff, 9 sc, puff, 3 sc, (fpdc, sc) twice. (39 stitches)

Row 27: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 28: (Sc, fpdc) twice. 5 sc, (puff, sc)4 times, 7 sc, (puff, sc) 4 times, 4 sc (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Rows 29-36: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 37: (Dc, fptr) twice. (Dc, ch1, skip next sc)15 times, (dc, fptr) twice, dc. (39 stitches)

Rows 38-41: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 42: (Sc, fpdc) twice, 8 sc, ch15 and skip the next 15 sc, 8 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Row 43: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 8 sc, 15 sc around ch15, 8 sc,

(fpdc, sc)twice. (39 stitches)

Rows 44 and 46: (Sc, fpdc)twice, 31 sc, (fpdc, sc)twice. End off. (39 stitches)

Row 1: Ch 40. Skip first ch, sc in each back loop of foundation chain. (39 sc)

Row 2-10: Sc (39 sc)

Do not end off. At the end of Row 10, do not ch 1 and do not turn. Continue down the side making 10 sc evenly spaced. Continue with sc on the foundation chain. Continue up the other side making 10 sc evenly spaced. Continue sc on Row 10. Do not end off. (98 sc)

Row 1 (WS): Sc (10 stitches)

Row 2: Sc, fpdc, 6 sc, fpdc, sc. (10 stitches)

Rows 3-46 Repeat rows 1 and 2 for pattern. End off.

Attach yarn to the other side of the bottom and repeat instructions for the sides.

Assembly:

Lay front and back pieces together with right side out. With safety pins, pin bottom then sides to the front and back pieces. With tapestry needle, stitch bottom and sides to front and back (or you can sc pieces together with crochet hook)

With right side facing you,

Row 1: sc around the top row with 3 sc in the corners

Row 2: (Slip stitch in next stitch, hdc in next stitch)across.

Optional Row 3: With right side facing you, sc across.

With ribbon, weave through on the dc row. On wrong side, using sewing needle and thread (or fabric glue) affix the ends of the ribbon in place.

Bottom:

With the main color, Ch 28+1 for turning chain.

Row 1: sc in each back loop of foundation chain (28 sc)

Rows 2-7: sc (28 sc)

At the end of Row 7, do not ch 1 and do not turn. Continue down the side making

6 sc evenly spaced. Continue with sc on the foundation chain. Continue up the other side making 6 sc evenly spaced. Continue sc on Row 7. (68 sc)

Body:

Do not turn, make 3 loose slip stitches (sl st) down the side.

Round 1: Drop and end off the main color and pick up a scrap. Work sc in each of the 3 sl st and all the way around the rectangular bottom. (68 sc)

Round 2: (RS) Drop and end off previous scrap and pick up another scrap.

Turn and ch 1. Sc around. (68 sc)

Continue Round 2 until tote is desired height.

Next Round: Drop and end off scrap. Pick up the main color. Sc around.

Last round: Work this round from the RS. Hold one handle against the wrong side of the tote positioned to where you want it. Use a safety pin or stitch marker to mark positioning. Work sc around to the handle, work 3 sc through the tote and around the base of the handle, then continue around in sc to the next base of handle and repeat the process for all bases. Double check to make sure the handles are in the proper place before ending off.

Button loop: On the last round, find the middle of the back of the tote. Count back 2 sc. Using the main color, attach the thread and work 1 sc, ch 10 , skip one sc, sc in next sc. End off.

Finishing: Attach button to front of tote.

Copyright November 2007

Multiples 2 + 1

Crochet hooks: G6, G7, H8

1” button for front closure

6 decorative beads for sides

Key ring and key ring hook (optional)

Fray check (optional)

Bag approximately 12” wide, 15” high (not including handles), 1-1/2" deep

Terms:

MC = main color Hdc = half double crochet

CC = contrasting color Dc = double crochet

Sc = single crochet RS = right side

Sl st = slip stitch Sctog = single crochet together

Notes:

1- Turn and ch 1 at the end of each row unless otherwise stated.

2- At end of each round, slip stitch to last chain of previous round, turn and ch 1.

3- Weave in ends as you go along and dab fray check to keep secure.

Bottom: (with G6 hook)

With MC, Ch 44+1 for turning chain.

Row 1: sc in each back loop of foundation chain (44 sc)

Rows 2-9: sc (44 sc)

At the end of Row 9, do not ch 1 and do not turn. Continue down the side making

8 sc evenly spaced. Continue with sc on the foundation chain. Continue up the other side making 8 sc evenly spaced. Continue sc on Row 9. (104 sc)

Body:

Switch to G7 hook. Do not turn, make 4 loose slip stitches (sl st) down the side.

Round 1: Drop MC and pick up CC (do not end off MC). Sl st in 1^st st, hdc in next st. Sl st, hdc in following st all the way around. (104 st)

Round 2: (RS) Drop CC and pick up MC (do not end off CC).Sc in each sl st and hdc (104 sc)

Round 3: Drop MC and pick up CC (do not end off MC). (Sl st, hdc) repeat (104 st)

Round 4: Drop CC and pick up MC (do not end off CC). Sc in each sl st and hdc

(104 sc)

Round 5: Sc (104 sc)

Round 6: Drop MC and pick up CC (do not end off MC). (Sc, dc) repeat (104 st)

Rounds 7-9: (Sc in dc, dc in sc) repeat (104 st)

Round 10: Drop CC and pick up MC. End off CC. Sc (104 sc)

Rounds 11-29: Using H8 hook, dc (104 dc)

Round 30: Using G7 hook, sc (104 sc)

Round 31: Drop MC and pick up CC (do not end off MC). (Sc, dc) repeat (104 st)

Rounds 32-34: (Sc in dc, dc in sc) repeat (104 st)

Round 35: Drop CC and pick up MC (do not end off CC). Sc (104 sc)

Round 36: (RS) Sc (104 sc)

Round 37: Drop MC and pick up CC (do not end off MC). (Sl st, hdc) repeat (104 st)

Round 38: Drop CC and pick up MC (do not end off CC). Sc (104 sc)

Round 39: Drop MC and pick up CC (do not end off MC). (Sl st, hdc) repeat (104 st)

Round 40: Drop CC and pick up MC (End off CC). Sc (104 sc) End off MC.

Handle: (Use H8 hook and MC)

Using where you ended off as a guide (if it’s not the correct place to position the handle, make adjustments), count back 15 spaces. Thread 3 beads onto MC.

Row 1: Attach MC and work 30 sc.

Row 2: (RS) Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc across to last three sc. Sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in last sc. (28 sc)

Row 3: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in next 4 sc. Push 1 bead up, then make sc (pull slightly on thread to pick up slack). Sc in next 13 sc. Push 1 bead up, then make sc (pull slightly on thread to pick up slack). Sc in next 3 sc. Sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in last sc. (26 sc)

Rows 4-6: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc across to last three sc. Sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in last sc.

Row 7: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in next 7 sc. Push bead up, then make sc (pull slightly on thread to pick up slack). Sc in next 8 sc. (18 sc)

Rows 8-13: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc across to last three sc. Sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in last sc.

Row 14: Sc in 1^st 3 sc, sctog over next 2 sc, sc in last 3 sc. (7 sc)

Next rows: sc. Continue making rows until handle is approximately 13”. (Note that handle will stretch slightly). End off leaving about 4” to weave in end.

Other handle:

At base of first handle, count 22 sc. Attach thread to 23 sc (counts as first sc) and begin with Row 1.

Continue as with first handle except:

1- if using an optional key ring, on Row 2, use 2 sc in the middle of row (after 13 sc) to attach the key ring.

2- before ending off, turn the handles so that the wrong sides are facing out. Sc the two handles together. End off leaving about 4” to weave in end.

Flap:

Using MC and H8 hook, attach thread to first free sc next to handle.

Rows 1-4: Sc (22 sc)

Row 5: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in next 16 sc. Sctog over next 2 sc.

Sc in last sc. (20 sc)

Rows 6-7: Sc (20 sc)

Row 8: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in next 14 sc. Sctog over next 2 sc.

Sc in last sc. (18 sc)

Row 9: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in next 12 sc. Sctog over next 2 sc.

Sc in last sc. (16 sc)

Row 10: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in next 10 sc. Sctog over next 2 sc.

Sc in last sc. (14 sc)

Row 11: Sc in 1^st sc, sctog over next 2 sc. Sc in next 8 sc. Sctog over next 2 sc.

Sc in last sc. (12 sc)

Row 12: (RS) Sc in 1^st 4 sc, Ch 3 and skip next 4 sc. Sc in last 4 sc.

Row 13: Sc in 1^st 4 sc. 3 sc around the ch 3 stitches. Sc in last 4 sc. (11 sc)

[Check to see if the button will fit through the whole. If it is too tight, make ajdustment on Row 12 by ch 4 instead of ch 3.  Then adjust Row 13 by 4 sc around the ch 4 stitches.]

Row 14: Sc

Row 15: (sl st, hdc) ending with sl st in last sc (11 stitches)

Row 16: sc. End off leaving 4” of thread to weave in end.

Finishing:

Sew button on bag. Weave in all ends and dab with fray check to keep secure.

Starlit Tote by Cecilia C Ranger

Copyright March 2007

Multiples 2+1

Materials:

Hook size: H

Bernat Satin yarn: one skein each of sterling (MC), silk (CC)

(worsted weight yarn)

4 - Ύ” D-rings

4 - safety pins

Tape measure

Tapestry needle

Swivel hook (optional)

Bag measure approx 10” x 12”

Gauge is not important.

Tips:

Weave in ends as you go.

The “ch 1” in the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch unless otherwise instructed.

All sewing is done with MC.

Body:

With MC, ch 81

Rows 1-4: ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn. (80 sc)

Row 5: ch 1, (dc in next two stitches, sc in next two stitches) repeat to end, do not end off. Do not turn.

Row 6: Go to beginning of R5 and attach CC to top of 1^st dc, ch 1 and sc in 1^st dc, sc in next dc, (dc in next two sc, sc in next two dc) repeat to last two sc. Dc in last two sc, do not end off.

Row 7: Pick up MC and yo with MC to pull through CC. Drop CC but do not end off.

(Sc in next two dc, dc in next two sc) repeat to end. Do not end off. Do not turn.

Row 8: Go to beginning of previous row and pick up CC through 1^st stitch of MC.

Ch 1, (dc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 dc) repeat to end. After completing last sc, pull MC through CC and drop CC. Do not end off.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, repeat R7 but do dc in sc and sc in dc

Row 10: repeat Row 8

Continue in pattern to desired height or until bag measures 11” from bottom ending with MC. Continue with MC for one more row in sequence (dc in sc and sc in dc). End off CC, leaving about 8” for weaving in end.

Using 4 safety pins, mark the points where you would like the handles to be. An easy way to mark is to fold the rectangle with the seam in the middle (back of bag) and then using a tape measure, mark off (place safety pin) 2” from each side.

Next row: (Right side of bag is facing you) Ch 1, sc until the mark for D-ring, while holding D-ring against the fabric, place the next 3 sc through three stitches and around the D-ring. Continue this way to the end of the row. Do not end off.

The flat part of the D-ring (bottom) should be on the inside of the handbag. Remove the safety pins and use to hold the back seam closed for sewing. Place right sides together.

End off last stitch leaving approx. 2 feet for weaving in later. Cut yarn and pull through last sc to secure. Then using a tapestry needle, sew back seam closed.

Remove safety pins and with the bag still inside out, place safety pins to mark the corners at a slant (up 1” and over 1”) of approx. a 45 degree angle. Using the 2 feet of MC, sew bottom closed starting at the top of the angle working down o the bottom and across to the top of the other angle.

Alternative bottom: Forget the angles and just stitch straight across the bottom to close.

* For a more opened bottom, a piece of plastic mesh may be placed in the bottom of the bag.

Handles: make 2

Leave about 12” of yarn before chaining 100. Sc across to end. Do not turn, sc in side and then sc in foundation back loops. End off, leaving approx 12” for fastening to handbag.

Attach handles to bag.

Optional front swivel hook:

Make 4 sc around circle of hook. Rows 1-14: sc. Attach to handbag. Stitch hook to bag.