Huntington Carryall Bag Crochet Pattern

Huntington Carryall in Lion Brand Hue & Me

What Is Being Made

The Huntington Carryall is a sophisticated hobo-style tote bag designed by Two of Wands for Lion Brand Yarn Company. This versatile carryall functions as a daily oversized purse, a carry-on bag for travel, or a weekender for road trips. The finished bag measures 18 inches in width, 15 inches in height, with handles that are 10 inches long and positioned 5.5 inches apart, providing ample space for carrying essentials.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Huntington Carryall employs several fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The bag is constructed using un-joined spiral rounds, which means rounds are worked continuously without joining at the end of each round. A removeable stitch marker is used to track the beginning of each round throughout construction. The base of the bag is worked upward from a foundation chain, with strategic increases at either end of each round—totaling 6 stitches increased per round. This increase pattern creates the oval foundation necessary for the bag's shape. Once the base is complete, the extended sides are worked in turned rows, creating the vertical walls of the tote. The handles are subsequently worked in spiral, un-joined rounds, maintaining consistency with the bag's construction method. A chart is provided to guide the base increase rounds, offering visual reference for proper stitch placement.

Stitches Used

This pattern primarily utilizes single crochet stitches throughout the entire project. Single crochet is the foundational stitch for this design, worked consistently in both the base, body, extended sides, and handles. The gauge is established at 12 stitches and 14 rows equaling 4 inches in 10 centimeters when working single crochet in the round, providing the standard measurement for achieving proper finished dimensions.

Materials and Tools

The Huntington Carryall requires Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me yarn in two colorways: 3 skeins in Fatigues (color number 617-174) for the main color and 1 skein in Arrowwood (color number 617-132) for contrast color accents. Construction requires a Size US K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook, a removeable stitch marker for tracking rounds, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is classified as Level 2 – Easy, making it accessible to beginner crocheters. One size is offered, with all finished measurements provided for reference before beginning the project.