Whether you’re headed to the market or taking a crochet project on the go, you can carry all your essentials in this handy tote. This bag combines simple stitches and the shell stitch, worked in the round, to create a perfect summertime bag. This easy pattern will show you how to crochet a beautiful shell tote bag that you can use all summer long!

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This roomy crochet shell bag works up beautifully and is a treat to make! It’s a relaxing, repetitive project, with an easy stitch pattern (and there’s a video tutorial). So find a shady spot, kick up your feet in your favorite deck chair, and enjoy some time for you!

Unique Features-
• Beautiful shell stitch design with a sturdy single crochet base and strap
• Easy skill level perfect for new crocheters or a relaxing project for those more experienced
• Detailed written pattern with video tutorial for guidance
• Works up quickly in one piece for minimal finishing
• Generously sized to hold all of your essentials

Materials Needed-
• Stitch markers
• Hook: 5mm (US Size 8.0)
• Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran weight, approx. 520 yards)
• Gauge: 18 sc x 19 rows = 4” x 4” square in sc rows

 For more information, see: https://juniperandoakes.com/blog/how-to-crochet-a-shell-tote-bag/