Crochet Moroccan Market Tote Bag Pattern
The Crochet Moroccan Market Tote pattern is amazing, showing off simplicity and usefulness in its design. Its striking texture and bright color changes create a unique appeal that easily matches any outfit, making it more than just a tote bag but a standout accessory. Smartly adding the Moroccan Tile Stitch gives it depth and a bit of luxury, ensuring that anyone using this tote does so confidently. It’s not just a bag; it’s a proud representation of crochet crafting and a tribute to the maker’s talent in bringing together purpose and style. Whether for market or beach trips, this tote delivers strength and fashion, making it a must-have item for anyone.
Crochet Moroccan Market Tote
Materials Needed:
- US – H, 5.00mm hook
- 620 yds LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (DK)
- Color A: 150 yds (Chocolate Dahlia – brown)
- Color B: 245 yds (Magnolia – beige)
- Color C: 45 yds (Hyacinth – blue)
- Color D: 45 yds (Snapdragon – green)
- Color E: 45 yds (Gardenia – yellow)
- Color F: 45 yds (Persimmon – orange)
- Color G: 45 yds (Hibiscus – pink)
- 4 stitch markers
Finished Size:
15-16 inches wide and 11-12 inches tall, not including the handles
Abbreviations:
- FDC: Foundation Double Crochet
- CSDC: Chainless Starting Double Crochet
- STDC: Standing Double Crochet
INSTRUCTIONS:
Base (with Color A):
- Row 1: FDC 54, turn. (54 sts)
- Row 2: CSDC, dc 53, turn. (54 sts)
- Round 3: CSDC, dc 53. Turn fabric to work into row ends, DC 6 across the ends. Turn to DC 54 across the bottom of Row 1. Turn and DC 6 into opposite row ends. Break yarn, seamless join to 2nd st, place marker (PM). (120 sts)
Body (with Colors B – G):
- Round 1: With Color B, STDC in marked st, ch 1, dc in same st (V st made). Skip 2 sts, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next st. Repeat around, and join. PM in loop. (40 V sts)
- Round 2: With Color C, STDC in first V st ch sp. Ch 1, dc in same sp. [Dc, ch 1, dc] in each ch sp around. Join STDC PM in the loop. (40 V sts)
- Round 3: Use Color B, CSDC, ch 1, dc between V sts of the row below. Enclosed previous round. Join PM in the loop. (40 V sts)
- Round 4: Continue the pattern, altering colors as established, through Round 40.
- Rounds 5-8, 9-16, 17-24, 25-32, 33-40: Continue pattern with respective colors, ending with a seamless join and PM.
Top and Handles (with Color A):
- Round 1: Sl st to ch sp of marked V st, 3 sc in each ch sp around. Join. (120 sts)
- Rounds 2-4: Sc in each st around. Join. (120 sts)
- Round 5: PM in sts #20, #49, #80, #109. Ch 1, sc, ch 100 for the handle, skip to next marked st, repeat. Join. (64 sc, 200 ch)
- Rounds 6-9: Sc in each st and ch around. Join. (262 sts)
- Round 10: Sl st in each st around. Seamless join.
Finish by weaving in all ends.
Additional Notes:
- The pattern above includes color changes, creating stripes. You can adjust the color scheme to your preference.
- This pattern has an interesting texture due to the Moroccan Tile Stitch.
- Ensure you have a firm handle attachment by reinforcing with sl st.
