The Crochet Heart Tote Bag is a charming and stylish accessory that’s perfect for carrying your essentials. This pattern features a beautiful heart design with a spacious interior, making it ideal for a trip to the market or as a lovely gift for someone special. Using RED HEART® Super Saver® yarn in Cherry Red, this bag showcases a stunning color that stands out. The project involves creating two sides, joining them, and finishing off with a gusset and handles.
The basic techniques used in this pattern include single crochet, increasing, and decreasing stitches. It is designed for those with intermediate skills, as it requires familiarity with shaping and assembly. Follow along with the written directions, and refer to any provided photographs for assistance throughout your crochet journey.
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: US
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Finished size: Approximately 12” (30.5 cm) in height and width, depending on stitch tension.
- Construction method: Constructed in separate panels, joined together.
Materials and Tools
| Yarn Option | Yarn and Specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | RED HEART® Super Saver® yarn, Color: 319 Cherry Red | 1 skein |
- Susan Bates® crochet hook: 5.0 mm
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Stiff cardboard: 12” (30.5 cm) long (for making tassel)
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Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sc2tog | single crochet two together |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in Rounds
This pattern includes both rows and rounds. Be sure to pay attention to when to turn your work after each row or round.
Complete Pattern Instructions
Tote Side (make 2)
Ch 2.
| Row | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (Wrong Side): 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook; turn | 3 sc |
| 2 | (Right Side): Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn | 5 sc |
| 3 | Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn | 5 sc |
| 4 | Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc across to last 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc; turn | 7 sc |
| 5 | Repeat Row 3 | 7 sc |
| 6-7 | Repeat Row 4 | 11 sc |
| 8-31 | Repeat Rows 5-7 | 43 sc |
| 32-33 | Repeat Row 3 | 43 sc |
| 34 | Repeat Row 4 | 45 sc |
| 35-36 | Repeat Row 3 | 45 sc |
| 37 | Repeat Row 4 | 47 sc |
| 38-45 | Repeat Row 3 | 47 sc |
Top Right Curve
| Row | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Ch 1, sc in first 23 sc; turn | 23 sc |
| 47 | Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog; turn | 21 sts |
| 48 | Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn | 21 sc |
| 49 | Repeat Row 47 | 19 sts |
| 50 | Repeat Row 48 | 19 sc |
| 51-55 | Repeat Row 47 | 9 sts |
| Fasten off. |
Top Left Curve
(Right Side): Go back to Row 45; skip next sc on Row 45 and join with sc in next sc. Sc across remaining sc of Row 45; turn — 23 sc
| Row | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 47-55 | Repeat Rows 47-55 of Top Right Curve; at end of last row, do not fasten off; turn. |
Edge
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (Right Side): Ch 1; working 1 sc in each sc or in the side of each row, sc in first 64 sts, 3 sc in back of ch at bottom point, place marker in middle sc of 3-sc group just made, sc in remaining 85 sts; do not turn | 152 sc |
| 2 | Slip st in front loop of each sc around, moving marker to st at center of bottom point | 152 sts |
| Fasten off. |
Gusset
Count 46 sts before and after marked st, place markers in both sts.
Gusset Rounds
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (Right Side): Join with sc in marked st on left edge of Side; sc in each st around outside up to marked st on right edge of Side; turn | 93 sc |
| 2-3 | Ch 1, sc in each sc on previous round; turn. At end of last round, fasten off. |
Handle (make 2)
Ch 55.
