Sirdar Colour Pop Crochet Tote Pattern

Sirdar Colour Pop Crochet Tote in Stories

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a stylish crochet tote bag designed as a single-size project. The finished bag measures 37 cm (14½ inches) in width and 40 cm (15¾ inches) in full length including handles. The tote is inspired by the colours and textures of the Italian coast, specifically the Amalfi region, making it a fashionable accessory perfect for summer use.

Yarn and Materials

The Sirdar Colour Pop Crochet Tote requires 5 balls of Sirdar Stories Double Knitting (DK) yarn, each weighing 50g. The pattern offers two colour options: shade 843 Zen or shade 848 Matcha. Sirdar Stories is a cotton-rich blend that provides cool cotton aesthetics in a lighter weight, helping fashionable makes maintain their shape throughout wear and washing. You will also need a 4.00mm crochet hook (UK size 8 / USA size G/6).

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This is an easy beginner-level crochet pattern that uses fundamental crochet techniques suitable for those learning the craft. The primary stitch used throughout the tote is double crochet (dc), which forms the foundation of the bag structure. The pattern also incorporates a granny stitch pattern, a classic crochet motif that creates a textured, decorative appearance while remaining accessible to beginners.

The construction involves working panels that are later joined together. The pattern uses chain stitches (ch) at the beginning of rows to establish height and structure. When assembling the bag, yarn is joined to corners and edges to connect panels, creating the finished tote shape with functional handles.

Tension and Gauge

To ensure successful completion of this tote, the recommended tension is 17 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) using double crochet stitch, and 21 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in the granny stitch pattern. Working to the correct tension with the specified 4.00mm hook and Sirdar Stories yarn guarantees that your finished bag will match the intended measurements and drape beautifully.

Pattern Guarantee

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British company renowned for fashionable knit and crochet design. The company triple-checks every pattern in their trend-led collections to guarantee success when you use the recommended Sirdar yarns. This pattern is copyright protected for personal and non-commercial use only.