Sirdar Totally Crochet Tote Pattern

Sirdar Totally Crochet Tote in Jewelspun Ombre

What is Being Made

This pattern creates a practical crochet tote bag with a structured base and comfortable handles. The finished bag measures 35 cm (13¾ inches) in width and 35 cm (13¾ inches) in full length, not including the handles when in use. The strap length extends to 54 cm, providing adequate shoulder carry capacity. This is a one-size project suitable for everyday use, shopping, or as a versatile accessory piece.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The tote is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginners. The pattern employs a two-base construction method, with the crocheter working on a second base (outer) in back loop only (BLO) to close the structure. This technique creates a defined, structured appearance while maintaining the bag's integrity. The construction method involves working around both bases to create a cohesive, durable tote suitable for holding items.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this project is double crochet, which is worked over 10 cm / 4 inches at a tension of 16 stitches and 18 rounds. Double crochet is one of the most fundamental and versatile crochet stitches, making it ideal for beginner crafters. This stitch creates a fabric with good structure and drape, perfect for a functional tote bag that needs to hold its shape while remaining flexible enough for comfortable carrying.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern requires one 400g ball of Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre Aran weight yarn in shade 104 Violet Dawn. Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre is specifically designed to showcase beautiful ombre effects, with each ball beginning at a slightly different point in the colour gradient, ensuring that every finished project is unique. The generous 400g ball size minimises the need for joining yarn, allowing crafters to achieve a true, seamless ombre effect with softly graduated colour transitions throughout the tote.

A 5.00 mm crochet hook (UK size 6 / USA size H/8) is required for this project. Additionally, crafters will need one sheet of plastic aida or flexible plastic cut to fit the base of the bag, which provides structure and support to the bottom of the tote.

About Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre

Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre brings the popular ombre fashion trend to hand crochet and knitting projects. The yarn is available in six gorgeous shade-shifting colours: Rainbow Glow, Citrus Sky, Crimson Sunset, Ocean Blue, Violet Dawn, and Silvery Moon. Each shade offers distinct colour transitions that create visual interest and depth in finished projects. Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British company renowned for colourful yarn innovation and a rich heritage of fashionable knit and crochet design.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as easy crochet, making it an excellent choice for beginners and those new to crochet. Sirdar triple-checks all patterns to guarantee success when using specified Sirdar yarns, providing confidence for crafters working through the project for the first time.