Mini Crochet Tote Pattern | Holiday Gift Bag | Easy Crochet

I love crochet tote patterns, so I decided to design a mini crochet tote pattern that I can gift for the holidays, or any occasion. Help me celebrate Christmas in July with this fun NEW pattern because I think it’s great for anyone. Find some color inspiration from my testers versions below to help you plan your own tote.

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ABBREVIATIONS:

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st(s) – slip stitch(es)
• dc – double crochet
• cluster – (sc, ch 1, dc)
• MC – main color
• CC – contrasting color
• ch sp – chain space.
• inc – increase

MATERIALS:

• G/4mm hook
• 7/4.5mm hook
• Approx. 110 yards of ww (#4) yarn
• Darning needle
• Tape measure
• Scissors

NOTES:

• This Mini Crochet Tote Pattern is an advanced beginner pattern that is written in US terms.
• This pattern is worked in the round, from the bottom up in a continuous circle.
• When using multiple colors, I dropped the yarn when not in use.
• Yarn used in photos: Stash yarn from other projects, #4 acrylic and/or cotton.
• Instead of using the materials listed above, you can use any yarn and hook, however the yarn requirements will be different than in the pattern.

Size:

Approximately 7″ standing tall and 6″ folded in half.

Gauge: 7 clusters and 14 rows = 4″ in pattern.
9 sc = 2″ using 4.5mm hook.

An easy to print pattern PDF of the Mini Crochet Tote Pattern, that includes a step by step photo tutorial of how to change colors and handle placement is also avaliable on Ravelry by clicking the graphic above!

Keep this pattern handy and return to it soon by pinning it on pinterest!

Pattern Inspiration:

The wattle stitch, that is used in the Mini Crochet Tote Pattern, has been a favorite of mine since I used it in one of my very first cozy crochet sets. I designed The Autumn Crunch Hat, Cowl and Fingerless gloves in the fall of 2020. You can view each of these patterns below by clicking on each photo.

This is a very easy stitch to learn because there is only a one row repeat. This pattern is worked in the round and looks great is so many colors. With the holiday theme in mind, I chose to alternate red and green, but the bag would also look great in a solid color.

I was experimenting with some variegated yarn and white and love how it worked up because my favorite colors are pink and purple. I used Red Heart Super Saver Pooling yarn in the color Berry and paired it with white.

TESTER PHOTOS

Behind every designer there is a testing team of amazing crocheters, and I could not have brought this pattern to life without the help of my fabulous testing team! I hope you find some color inspiration from their beautiful Mini Crochet Totes.

From Top right to left crocheted by @Jeyalakx, @Stacysecoy, @hookedonbostons, @curlygingercreations

Lets Get Started!

A brief description of the wattle stitch:

The wattle stitch consists of a cluster of stitches (sc, ch1, dc) that are made all in the same chain space.

When making your first round of wattle stitches in this mini tote crochet pattern you will skip 1 sc from the previous row in between each cluster. When I first started designing this tote, I used a 4.5mm hook for the whole project, but I found that working the wattle stitch on top of rounds of sc creates a larger body to the bag. If you use both sized hooks, the mini tote has a nicer shape. Use a slightly larger hook for the base and handles and a slightly smaller hook for the body.

Bottom:

With 7/4.5mm hook.

R1: With MC, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and next 8 st(s), inc in the last st of row. sc along the bottom of the ch, 9 sc. (20)

R2: sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, sc, inc, 7 sc, inc. (24)

R3: 2 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc. (28)

R4: 3 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc. (32)

R5: 4 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc. (36)

R6: 5 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc. (40)

R7: 6 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc. (44)

R8-9: sc around. (44)

R10: With CC, sc around. (44)

Body:

With G/4mm hook.

R11: With MC, *cluster (sc, ch 1, dc), sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (22 clusters)

R12: With CC, cluster (sc ch 1, dc) in each ch sp. (22 clusters)

R13: With MC, cluster (sc, ch 1, dc) in each ch sp. (22 clusters)

R14-26: Repeat rounds 13 and 14 ending with round 13.

NOTE: If you would like to add more rounds (making your tote taller) before working handles, repeat R 12 and 13 until desired height.

Fasten off and weave in CC.

Handles:

With 7/4.5 mm hook.

R27: With MC, place 1 sc in each sc and ch sp from previous round. Sc in last dc. (45)

R28-31: sc around. (45)

R32: 4 sc, ch 18, sk 11, sc 11, ch 18, sk 11, 8 sc. (23 sc, 36 ch)

R33: 4 sc, sc in each ch, 11 sc, sc in each ch, 8 sc. (59)

R34-36: sc around. (59)

NOTE: If you would prefer thicker handles, add a few more rounds of sc.

R37: sl st around. (59)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Congratulations!

Your Mini Crochet Tote Pattern is now complete!
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