Endless Summer Tote Bag

"This tote bag is comprised up of floral afghan squares that were inspired by Hydrangeas, and also features a beautiful ribbed pattern. As far as the lining goes, in the past, I have crocheted other tote bags that I chose not to line, and I ended up really disappointed with how much they stretched out, so I made sure with this one that I added a lining to the bag itself, and the strap. I highly recommend if you will be carrying around anything with a little weight. I used Red Heart Super Saver, which is a pretty durable yarn, however, I think a cotton yarn such as Lily Sugar n Cream would have been a better option for something that will keep a lot of use, and dragged around from one place to another. The cotton option will also make the bag a little larger."

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeIn SC Pattern: 40 SC by 10 Rows: 11” (27.94 cm) Wide by 3.5” (8.89 cm) Tall

Finished SizeOne Size

Materials List

• 450 Yards of Worsted Weight #4 Yarn – I used Red Heart’s Super Saver in Soft White – a full skein, and small amounts of Turqua (Blue) and Tea Leaf (Green)
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Tape Measure
• Optional for Sturdy Bag Bottom, 10.88″ Wide by 2.63″ Tall Piece of Stiff 7 Mesh Plastic Canvas (or Craftweight Interfacing)
• Optional for Lining, Sewing Pins
• Optional for Lining, Sewing Machine or Needle and Thread
• Optional for Lining, Less than 1 Yard of Felt (or more of another fabric) – I used Craft Felt Fabric from JoAnn’s in the Sandstone colorway