Enchanted Forest Fairycore Tote - Free Pattern

Enchanted Forest Fairycore Tote - Free Pattern

Introduction

Dive into the mystical world of fairycore with this enchanting crochet tote bag, featuring moody dark colors and a captivating 3D textured stitch. Perfect for carrying your magical essentials, this bag is both a statement piece and a functional accessory. Whether you're heading to the market or a magical gathering, this tote will surely turn heads!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in deep forest green, midnight blue, and charcoal gray
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Base

1. Start with a magic ring using deep forest green yarn.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, then work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 6 stitches now)
3. Round 2: Chain 1, then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (You should have 12 stitches)
4. Round 3: Chain 1, then *sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch* around. Join. (You should have 18 stitches)
5. Continue increasing in this manner (adding 6 stitches every round) until you have a flat circle with a diameter of 10 inches.

Body

1. Switch to midnight blue yarn.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, then sc in each stitch around. Join. (No increases here)
3. Round 2: Chain 1, then *sc in the next 2 stitches, bobble stitch in the next stitch* repeat around. Join.
4. Round 3: Chain 1, then sc in each stitch around. Join.
5. Repeat Rounds 2 and 3, alternating colors between midnight blue and charcoal gray every 4 rounds, until the body measures 12 inches tall.

Handles

1. With deep forest green yarn, find the midpoint of the bag's top edge.
2. Attach the yarn, chain 1, then sc in the next 10 stitches.
3. Chain 60 for the handle, skip 20 stitches on the bag, then reattach with sc in the next 10 stitches.
4. Repeat for the opposite side to create the second handle.
5. Round 1: Sc around the entire top edge and handles for reinforcement. Join and fasten off.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle to ensure a clean finish.
2. If necessary, block the bag to shape it properly and enhance the texture.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Enchanted Forest Fairycore Tote. Enjoy your beautiful, handmade accessory that embodies the spirit of the enchanted forest!