Oval Tote Crochet Pattern

A free crochet pattern for an oval tote. You can use it as a tote or as a purse because you can make it as high as you like. If you use a thicker yarn, then you can also make it wider across.

I did not line this crocheted bag, but you could easily do so to make it stronger and less stretchy. For the handles, I took a different approach, which is a bit time-consuming, but I kind of like the outcome.

This pattern has not been tested, so please contact me if you find any errors. Thank you.

Material: Medium Worsted Weight Yarn (I used about 1.5 balls of Red Heart Soft Touch)
Hook size: G/6-4.25MM
Finished size: When laying flat, it measures approximately 12 inches across and 9.5 inches from top to bottom (not counting the base).

Note: Place marker at end of first 11 rnds to keep track of rnds.

Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in the same st or shell as indicated.

Ch 30,

Rnd 1: Work 3 sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch up to last ch, work 3 sc in last ch, then working along the opposite side, sc in back lps of the chs to end. Place stitch marker in last st made.

Rnd 2: *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 27 sts, repeat from * to end. (68 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 33 sts, 3 sc in next st, then sc in last 30 sts. (72 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc in next st, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st,* sc in next 29 sts, repeat from * to * once, then sc in last 28 sts. (80 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 39 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 33 sts. (84 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc in next 2 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st,* sc in next 31 sts, repeat from * to * once, then sc in last 29 sts. (92 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 45 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 36 sts. (96 sts)

Rnd 8: Sc in next 3 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts, 3 sc in next st,* sc in next 33 sts, repeat from * to * once, then sc in last 30 sts. (104 sts)

Rnd 9: Sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 51 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 39 sts. (108 sts)

Rnds 10-11: Sc in each st around, omitting the last sc st at rnd 11. (108 sts)

Rnd 12: *Ch 2, sk next 2 sts,** sc in next st, repeat from * to end ending at **, join with sl st to last sc of previous rnd.

Rnd 13: Sl st into lp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same lp, *fpdc around next sc st, shell in next st, fpdc around next sc st,** 2 dc in next lp, repeat from * around ending at **, join with sl st.

Rnd 14: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next st, *fpdc around next st, shell in next shell, fpdc around next fpdc,** dc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around ending at **, join with sl st.

Repeat rnd 14 until you have reached a desired height of the bag.

Edging: Work 1 sc in each st, and 4 sc into the ch-2 lp of shell.

Long Handles (Make 2): Ch 71, working in back lps, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, Fasten off.

Short Handles (Make 2): Ch 61, working in back lps, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, Fasten off.

Take a long and a short handle and lay them down beside each other with the right sides facing down. Count over 24 sts on the long handle and 19 on the short handle. With a needle and thread (same color yarn), join the handles in the top facing loops of the 24th and 19th st. Working in top loops only, join the two handles in the next 23 sts, leaving the last 23 and 18 sts unworked. Repeat process for the other two handles.

Lay the bag flat and align all the shells as pictured. You should have a folded shell on each folded side of the bag, and 5 shells laying flat on each side.

Attach the ends of the long handle to the outside shells, and the short ends to the shells right beside, leaving the center shell as is. Make sure that you do not twist the handles as you are attaching them and that the right side is facing outward. Then attach the other handle to the other side of the bag.