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Eve’s Reversible Tote Bag
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One day a couple of weeks ago, I opened a box and was delighted to find some Red Heart Super Saver in 3 lovely colors. It’s always a treat to get one of those boxes, it’s like Christmas morning! I knew immediately that I wanted to make a new tote bag. As I thought about the design, two clearly different looks began to emerge. I tried to decide which one to design and then I realized I didn’t have to choose….I could make both!
This tote bag is completely reversible. It is worked as one piece on a base and then seamed together to make it fully reversible. I added purchased faux leather handles, but of course if you prefer, you could crochet handles instead. The first side is worked in a basic chevron with a modification for a fun look. The second side has a tapestry look. The bag is nicely sized at approximately 12″ x 13″ not including the handles, but it is easy enough to increase or decrease sizing. Simply make the base bigger or smaller, make sure that the joining round of the two base pieces has a stitch multiple of 11 and you are good to go!
Red Heart Super Saver is a great yarn to use for a tote. It’s sturdy and comes in a very large range of colors and now it is even available in stripes and ombres! I used 2 of the 3 colors I received from Red Heart Yarns (1 skein of Jade and 1 skein of White) to complete this project. I only had a few yards left so if you plan to crochet the handles, you will likely need more yarn. I must admit I was not always a Super Saver fan. Years ago it was stiff and scratchy, but that is no longer the case. It is much softer and would even work nicely for garments and baby blankets. The yarn is pleasant to work with and runs smoothly through the hand and hook.
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Pattern Instructions
Size: 13” wide x 12” tall not including handles
Materials:
- Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn
- Color 1 (Jade) – 1 ball (364 yards)
- Color 2 (White) 1 ball (364 yards)
- 23” Purse handles
- Hook US H/5.00 mm
- Hook US I/5.50 mm (optional)
- Tapestry Needle
- Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn
Gauge: Using US H/5.00 mm hook, 18 sc x 8 rows = 4”
Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = treble crochet
X St = X Stitch = Skip next st, dc in next st, working in front of previous dc, go back and dc in the skipped st. See Tutorial here: https://pattern-paradise.com/XStitchTutorial
Long sc = Work a sc either 2 or 3 rows below (as designated in pattern), pulling the Long sc to the same height as current stitch. Tip: Don’t work the Long sc too tightly or they will pull and pucker.
Special Instructions:
- Pattern written in US terms.
- Weave ends as you work.
- Stitch count is in ( ) at the end of the row.
- Ch1 at beginning of row or round does NOT count as a stitch.
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Base – make 2
Row 1: With Color 1, ch43, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end. (42)
Row 2: Ch1, turn, sc in each st to end. (42)
Rows 3 to 11: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off after last repeat.
Join Round (join two bases together): With wrong sides together, join Color 1 in any corner, ch1, [3sc in corner, work sc in each st to next corner], repeat between [ ] to end, join with sl st to first sc. (110)
Note: To change the size on the tote, you must increase or decrease in stitch multiples of 11. Adjust the base to be larger or smaller and be sure to have a stitch multiple of 11 in the Join Round.
Side 1
- Stitch multiple for sizing changes = 11
- Join rounds with sl st to first st of round.
- Each round = 110 sts
- For short distances, do not fasten off at color changes, instead carry the unused yarn on the inside of the bag and pick it up as you need it.
Round 1: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Round 2: Ch1, [sc in next st, ch1, skip 1], repeat between [ ] to end, join.
Round 3: Ch1, [working over ch1 of previous round, make a Long sc in the next st, two rows below, ch1, skip next st], repeat between [ ] to end, join.
Rounds 4 to 10: Repeat Round 3.
Round 11: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Round 12: Ch3 (counts as dc), work dc in next st to the right, X St to end, join to top of beg ch3.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 12.
Round 15: Repeat Round 11.
Round 16: Ch1, [sc, hdc 2, dc 2, tr, dc 2, hdc 2, sc], repeat between [ ] to end, join, sl st into next st and change to Color 2.
Tip: This is the beginning of the chevron, you may find it helpful to increase your hook size for the chevron portion of this bag.
Round 17: Ch1, starting in same st, [sc 4, 3 sc in next st, sc 4, skip 2], repeat between [ ] to end, join, sl st into next st.
Round 18: Ch1, starting in same st, [sc 4, 3 sc in next st, sc 4, skip 2], repeat between [ ] to end, join, sl st into next st and change to Color 1.
Round 19: Ch1, *sc 4, [sc, Long sc three rows below, sc] in next st, sc 4, skip 2*, repeat between * to end, join, sl st into next st and change to Color 2.
Rounds 20 to 34: Repeat Rounds 17 to 19.
Rounds 35 and 36: Repeat Rounds 17 and 18.
Round 37: Ch1, *sc 4, [sc, Long sc three rows below, sc] in next st, sc 4, skip 2*, repeat between * to end, join, change to Color 2.
Round 38: Ch4 (counts as tr), dc 2, hdc 2, [sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, tr in next sc, dc 2, hdc 2], repeat until there are 6 sts left, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, join, change to Color 1.
Round 39: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Round 40: Ch3 (counts as dc), work dc in next st to the right, X St to end, join to top of beg ch3.
Rounds 41 and 42: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Round 43 (folding round): Ch1, working in back loop only, sc in each st to end, join.
Rounds 44 and 45: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
If you don’t want to make the first side only and not the reversible bag, fasten off here, fold down at Round 43 and slip stitch the last round to the bag to form a finished hem. Continue with “Adding Handles” section.
Side 2
Round 46: Join Color 2, ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Rounds 47 and 48: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Round 49: Ch1, [sc in next st, ch1, skip 1], repeat between [ ] to end, join, change to Color 1.
Round 50: Ch1, [working over ch1 of previous round, make a Long sc in the next st, two rows below, ch1, skip next st], repeat between [ ] to end, join, change to Color 2.
Round 51: Ch1, [working over ch1 of previous round, make a Long sc in the next st, two rows below, ch1, skip next st], repeat between [ ] to end, join, change to Color 1.
Rounds 52 to 55: Repeat Rounds 50 and 51.
Round 56: Repeat Row 50.
Round 57: Ch1, [working over ch1 of previous round, make a Long sc in the next st, two rows below, ch1, skip next st], repeat between [ ] to end, join,
Round 58: Ch1, sc in each sc and ch to end, join.
Rounds 59 to 79: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Tip: If you want to reduce the visibility of the join, you may work this section in a continuous spiral without a join. If you choose to do this, it may be useful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to aid with counting.
Round 80: Ch1, [sc in next st, ch1, skip 1], repeat between [ ] to end, join, change to Color 1.
Round 81: Ch1, [working over ch1 of previous round, make a Long sc in the next st, two rows below, ch1, skip next st], repeat between [ ] to end, join, change to Color 2.
Round 82: Ch1, [working over ch1 of previous round, make a Long sc in the next st, two rows below, ch1, skip next st], repeat between [ ] to end, join, change to Color 1.
Rounds 83 to 94: Repeat Rounds 81 and 82.
Round 95: Repeat Row 81.
Round 96: Ch1, [working over ch1 of previous round, make a Long sc in the next st, two rows below, ch1, skip next st], repeat between [ ] to end, join.
Round 97: Ch1, sc in each sc and ch to end, join.
Rounds 98 to 101: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Round 102: Change to Color 1, ch1, sc in each st to end, join.
Rounds 103 and 104: Ch1, sc in each st to end, join. Fasten off after last repeat.
Finishing
I recommend blocking the bag at this point.
With wrong sides together and Side 1 on the inside, fold bag at Round 43, and smooth it down so that it lays flat and straight. Using a yarn needle, whip stitch Round 104 to the Join Round of the Base. Fasten off.
Adding Handles
I used purchased handles but if you prefer you can make your own. You could make a simple handle by working rows of sc as wide and long as you would like.
Lay the bag flat, making sure it is flat at the sides (so that the base is not crooked). Measure 3” in from each side and sew handles in at this point.
Repeat for other side.
I used these handles that I purchased at Amazon. You can purchase them through my affiliate link if you like: http://amzn.to/2qCwYYT
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