Native American-Inspired Totes. Make these three colorful Southwestern style tote bags featuring traditional Native American-inspired themes. Crochet pattern uses sc, hdc and dropped dc stitches to form the design. Two have options for easier one-color center sections. Made from worsted weight cotton but you may substitute acrylic if desired. Intermediate skill. Includes written patterns as well as optional graph. See our website for a video how-to tutorial on how to do a dropped dc stitch.

TRIBAL PATHWAY TOTE (picture 2)
Materials: Size G crochet hook or size needed for gauge; worsted weight cotton—6 oz. dark brown, 3 oz. aqua, 3 oz. turquoise, 3 oz. light brown, 2 oz. coral.
Gauge: 4 sts and 4 sc rnds = 1”
4 hdc sts and 3 hdc rnds = 1”
Approx. size: 10 1/2” x 12” x 2 1/2”.

DESERT COYOTE TOTE (picture 3)
Materials: Size G crochet hook or size needed for gauge; worsted weight cotton—3 oz. lt. brown, 3 oz. coral, 3.5 oz. aqua, 3 oz. dk. turquoise, 2 yds. yellow.
Gauge: 4 sts and 4 sc rnds = 1”.
Size: Approximately 13 1/4” x 14 1/4” x 2”.

TRIBAL TRADITIONS TOTE (picture 4)
Materials: Size G crochet hook or size needed for gauge; worsted weight cotton— (Multi-Color) 2 oz. turquoise, 2.5 oz. gold, 3 oz. yellow, 3 oz. dark turquoise. (One Color Main Section) 7 oz. turquoise, 2.5 oz. gold, 3 oz. yellow.
Gauge: 4 sts and 4 sc rnds = 1”.
Approx. Size: 11 1/2” x 14 1/4” x 2 1/2”.