ABOUT THE PATTERN
I wanted to design a small tote with one
handle, while at the same time using up some of the
small balls of yarn I had lying around. I wanted a
cute round shape with a tapered handle. This is a
great bag to experiment with color combinations.
Also – very little sewing required

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS NEEDED

• Cotton yarn, medium weight size 4 (see “Yarn Totals” and “About the Yarn” for more information)
• 2 skeins of main color
• Small amounts of 3-6 contrasting colors
• Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

FINISHED SIZE (LAYING FLAT)
Approx 9” wide x 10” tall, with a 21” handle

GAUGE
4” x 4” = 17 sts x 13 rows (of main body st pattern)

YARN TOTALS
Total = approx 160g / 269yds
Main color = approx 130g / 219yds
Contrast colors = approx 5-6g ea / 8-10yds ea

ABOUT THE YARN

• Main color - I used Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn, size 4, for the main color of this bag. 2 skeins of main color - If you choose to use a contrast color for the handle, then you should only need one full skein of the main color.
• Contrast colors - The example in this pattern uses 6 contrast colors. Each one repeats for 2 rounds. Feel free to do something different!
• Contrast colors - This pattern is designed to use up some of your weight 4 cotton scraps. I have used Lily Sugar’n Cream, I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby, and Lion Brand Pima Cotton.
• Feel free to make whatever pattern with your scraps that you want. I have included some color charts for inspiration