Tapered Tote Bag

This relaxing Tunisian crochet pattern will create an everyday bag with a modern shape and understated details, perfect for storing your essentials when you’re heading out for the day. With an adjustable strap, you can carry it as a shoulder bag or cross-body to suit your style.

Finished Measurements:
• Base: 3.5”/9cm wide x 8”/20.5cm long
• Height: 11”/28cm
• Top Width (laid flat): 16”/41cm

You will need:

Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton (worsted (4) weight, 100% mercerized cotton, 186 yds/170m, 100g) in two colors:
• Color A: Black – 110 yds/101 m
• Color B: Taupe – 425 yds/389 m

Note: this pattern is also available as a kit from Lion Brand Yarn

Hooks:
• Regular crochet hooks: US G/4mm and US J/6mm
• Tunisian crochet hook: US H/5mm double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, or interchangeable hooks with short cord between them (TIP: if you don’t have two interchangeable hooks that are US H/5mm, use the next size up or down for your RetP)

Notions: measuring tape, scissors, blunt yarn needle, locking stitch markers (4), garment steamer or iron and blocking pins/mat

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