Cloud 9 Knots Market Tote ©
This pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms
MATERIALS:
- Hook Size 5.0mm (H Hook)
- Medium Weight/4 Cotton Yarn- Desired color(s).
1 Skein each color: (3.5oz/100g skeins)
MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 13 inches wide x 12.5 inches tall (not including straps)
ABBREVIATIONS:
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
HDC = Half-Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SK = Skip
SL ST = Slip Stitch
ST(S) = Stitches
Special Instructions:
Note 1: I recommend reading through the pattern in its entirety before beginning. Note which rounds you will be changing color. Close the last stitch of the round prior to the color change with the new color. Leave a 6 inch yarn tail for weaving in after color change.
Note 2: While working the rounds of the bag the wrong side of the fabric will be facing you.
Note 3: The rounds of Double Crochets in the tote are also referred to as Granny Rounds. The table is written for the color block style. The other option is to use a single color (i.e. black in the sample photos) for the Granny Rounds.
Note 4: I have provided links below to the exact yarn that I use to make this pattern. Please understand that I have no ability to know if/when a specific yarn may be discontinued or unavailable. Thank you!
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in colors Ecru, Red, Pink Lemonade, and White or Black and Ecru: JoAnn or Lion Brand
Designer Tips:
- I recommend using a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. To make finishing easier, weave in yarn ends from color changes as you go along.
To purchase the printable version of this pattern which also includes the Mini Market Tote instructions (Mommy & Me Pattern, featured in photo below) please visit the following link: Cloud 9 Knots Market Tote & Mini Market Tote
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS:
For a video demonstration on how to make this Market Tote Bag please visit the following link:
Market Tote Video Demonstration
Foundation Chain & Round 1: Chain 44. 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each ST to the end of the row. Turn your work and place 1 SC in each ST down the backside of the foundation chain row (this creates Round 1). SL ST to the first SC made and CH 1. (86 SC made).
The slip stitch and/or chain stitch at the end of the round will not count in your stitch count. Proceed to the table for further instruction.
Tote:
|
Round(s) |
Color |
Pattern |
STS Made |
|
2 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (SL ST will not count in ST count) |
86 SC |
|
3 |
Red
Granny Round |
SL ST in next ST and CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. SK next ST. **2 DC next ST, SK next ST. Repeat from ** to the end of the round, ending with 2 DC in last ST. Join with a SL ST to the 1st DC of the round. |
86 DC |
|
4 |
Red
Granny Round |
CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. **2 DC in next SK ST space. Repeat from ** to the end of the round. Ending with 2 DC in the last SK ST space from previous round. SL ST to 1st DC of round, CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 DC |
|
5 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the 1st HDC of the round. CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
6 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (SL ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
7 |
Red
Granny Round |
SL ST in next ST and CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. SK next ST. **2 DC next ST, SK next ST. Repeat from ** to the end of the round, ending with 2 DC in last ST. Join with a SL ST to the 1st DC of the round. |
86 DC |
|
8 |
Red
Granny Round |
CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. **2 DC in next SK ST space. Repeat from ** to the end of the round. Ending with 2 DC in the last SK ST space from previous round. SL ST to 1st DC of round, CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 DC |
|
9 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the 1st HDC of the round. CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
10 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (SL ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
11 |
Red
Granny Round |
SL ST in next ST and CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. SK next ST. **2 DC next ST, SK next ST. Repeat from ** to the end of the round, ending with 2 DC in last ST. Join with a SL ST to the 1st DC of the round. |
86 DC |
|
12 |
Red
Granny Round |
CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. **2 DC in next SK ST space. Repeat from ** to the end of the round. Ending with 2 DC in the last SK ST space from previous round. SL ST to 1st DC of round, CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 DC |
|
13 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the 1st HDC of the round. CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
14 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (SL ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
15 |
Pink
Granny Round |
SL ST in next ST and CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. SK next ST. **2 DC next ST, SK next ST. Repeat from ** to the end of the round, ending with 2 DC in last ST. Join with a SL ST to the 1st DC of the round. |
86 DC |
|
16 |
Pink
Granny Round |
CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. **2 DC in next SK ST space. Repeat from ** to the end of the round. Ending with 2 DC in the last SK ST space from previous round. SL ST to 1st DC of round, CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 DC |
|
17 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the 1st HDC of the round. CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
18 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (SL ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
19 |
Pink
Granny Round |
SL ST in next ST and CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. SK next ST. **2 DC next ST, SK next ST. Repeat from ** to the end of the round, ending with 2 DC in last ST. Join with a SL ST to the 1st DC of the round. |
86 DC |
|
20 |
Pink
Granny Round |
CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. **2 DC in next SK ST space. Repeat from ** to the end of the round. Ending with 2 DC in the last SK ST space from previous round. SL ST to 1st DC of round, CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 DC |
|
21 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the 1st HDC of the round. CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
22 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (SL ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
23 |
Pink
Granny Round |
SL ST in next ST and CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. SK next ST. **2 DC next ST, SK next ST. Repeat from ** to the end of the round, ending with 2 DC in last ST. Join with a SL ST to the 1st DC of the round. |
86 DC |
|
24 |
Pink
Granny Round |
CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. **2 DC in next SK ST space. Repeat from ** to the end of the round. Ending with 2 DC in the last SK ST space from previous round. SL ST to 1st DC of round, CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 DC |
|
25 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the 1st HDC of the round. CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
26 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (SL ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
27 |
White
Granny Round |
SL ST in next ST and CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. SK next ST. **2 DC next ST, SK next ST. Repeat from ** to the end of the round, ending with 2 DC in last ST. Join with a SL ST to the 1st DC of the round. |
86 DC |
|
28 |
White
Granny Round |
CH 2 (counts as 1st DC, place ST marker in top of 2nd CH). DC back in same ST. **2 DC in next SK ST space. Repeat from ** to the end of the round. Ending with 2 DC in the last SK ST space from previous round. SL ST to 1st DC of round, CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 DC |
|
29 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the 1st HDC of the round. CH 1. (CH ST will not count in ST count) |
86 HDC |
|
30 |
Ecru |
1 HDC in each ST to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC of the round. (No CH STS) |
86 HDC |
|
31 |
Ecru |
1 SL ST in each ST around. Fasten off. Weave in all remaining ends. |
86 SL ST |
After completing Round 31. Weave in all remaining yarn ends.
Strap (Make 2):
Leave a long starting tail of yarn for attaching the strap to the tote.
Foundation Chain & Row 1: CH 6, 1 SC in each ST to end of row, CH 1 to turn. (5 SC made)
Rows 2-91: 1 SC in each ST to end of row, CH 1 turn.
After Row 91, CH 1 and turn the strap. Work 1 SC all the way around the strap, placing 2 SC in each Corner. SL ST to the 1st SC made and fasten off leaving a tail of yarn to attach one end of the strap to the tote.
Finishing Instructions:
- You will attach 1 strap to each side of the tote bag. One end of each strap will be attached to the left side of the tote (as it faces you) and the remaining end will be attached to the right side (see photo below). Begin by turning the bag right side out. Next, take one strap and place one end just inside the bag below Round 30. Approximately 3 inches from the edge (make sure the strap is also right side facing and not twisted). With the yarn tail left for sewing, secure the end to the bag. Repeat this process with the remaining end of the strap on the right side. Flip the bag over and repeat to attach the second strap, making sure to align the second strap with the first one you have placed for symmetry.
Finished! I hope you enjoy your Market Tote. Thank you for stitching along with me!
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