Hallie Tote

Hey friends!!

Today, I have something exciting to share with you. As many of you know, I am all about community over competition and I truly believe that we can grow together. I believe in building up, supporting and strengthening the maker community with other makers.

I love seeing seasoned designers help new designers get started, seasoned crocheters help new crocheters learn and I know that crocheters and designers absolutely do not have to help, give sources or offer advice but it’s so awesome to see the community work together.

Yes, the crochet community absolutely has drama but I tend not to pay attention to that, get involved with it or let it take up a lot of my thoughts. I have been so lucky to be surrounded by many inspiring makers and I could never express how grateful I am to have been able to get to know them.

The friendships I have made is something I never expected when I first started to crochet and it was the most wonderful surprise!

Community over Competition!

So back to the exciting things I get to share with you today is my sweet friend, Ashley from Through The Loop Yarn Craft, has decided to host her very first blog hop! Each day in February there has been a fabulous design by super talented designers and I am just so excited to be apart of it today.

Made by Nikki, Loo Hoo Creations

Since Spring is right around the corner and this is a Spring Blog Hop, I thought an everyday tote pattern would be perfect for this. The Hallie Tote is a quick and easy crochet pattern that you can take everywhere. Just pop in your essentials and go about your day!

I also want to extend a thank you to our amazing host.

Ashley has put in a lot of work to make this happen and enjoyable for not only us designers but for you as well.

So please make sure to show her some love!

What is something you love about the crochet community?

PATTERN - Hallie Tote

What you need:

5 mm crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)

Any worsted weight (4) cotton yarn. I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (approximately 365 yards)

Measuring tape
Scissors
Yarn needle

Gauge with 5 mm hook:
7 SC x 8 rows = 2in x 2in

Stitches you will be working with:

CH: Chain
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
SLST: Slip Stitch
SK: Skip
ST: Stitches

Size: Approximately 14 inches wide and 11 inches tall.

Notes: All CH 1 do not count as a stitch. You can use any 4-weight cotton yarn. If you are having trouble matching the gauge, you may need to go up or down a hook size.

WITH MAIN COLOUR

CH 46

Row 1 – 2 SC in 2^nd CH from hook, SC in next 43 CHs, 4 SC in the last ST, working down the back of the chain, SC in next 43 STS, 2 SC in in the same ST as the 1^st 2 SC, SLST to join. (94 STS)

Row 2 – CH 1, 2 SC in next 2 STS, SC in next 43 STS, 2 SC in next 4 STS, SC in next 43 STS, 2 SC in last 2 STS, SLST to join. (102 STS)

Row 3 – CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (102 STS)

Repeat row 3 for rows 4 – 8.

WITH ACCENT COLOUR

Row 9 – CH 1, [SK 1, 2 HDC in next ST] 51 times, SLST to join. (102 STS)

Photo 1

WITH MAIN COLOUR

Row 10 – CH 1, 2 HDC between the previous rows 2 HDC around, SLST to join. (102 STS)

SEE PHOTO 1 for stitch placement.

Repeat row 10 for rows 11 – 31. Be sure to alternate your colours each row. At this time, you will fasten off accent colour and weave in ends.

WITH MAIN COLOUR

Row 32 – CH 1, 2 SC between the previous rows 2 HDC around, SLST to join. (102 STS)

Row 33 – CH 1, SC around, SLST to join. (102 STS)

Repeat row 33 for rows 34 – 37.
Fasten off and weave in all ends at this point.

Made by Amber Delsart

Strap

WITH MAIN COLOUR

Leaving a long tail to use for sewing, CH 91

Row 1 – SC in the second CH from hook, SC in next 89 CHs, turn. (90 STS)

Row 2 – CH 1, SC across, turn. (90 STS)

Repeat row 2 for rows 3 – 6.

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew your strap to your tote.

Made by Melsie

Attaching the strap to your bag

Lay your bag flat, fold the end of your strap in half and insert it an inch into one side of the bag. Using the tail you left for sewing, sew strap to your bag. Repeat this for the other end of your strap. Weave in all ends.

There you have it!

You have made your very own Hallie Tote.

If you would like to purchase the ad free version, you can find it here on Ravelry.

The photographs and pattern contained in the document are the property of A Knotty Habit Designs. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or share this pattern. You may sell your finished items but please give credit to A Knotty Habit Designs.