Rustic Sunset Fringe Tote - Free Pattern

Rustic Sunset Fringe Tote - Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the farmhouse rustic charm with this stunning crochet tote featuring warm sunset tones and playful fringe detailing. Perfect for carrying your essentials in style, this bag is a must-have accessory for 2026. Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or enjoying a day at the beach, this tote will add a touch of warmth and personality to your outfit.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in warm sunset tones:
  • Burnt orange
  • Deep red
  • Golden yellow
  • Soft beige
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 double crochets (dc) and 7 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Base of the Bag

1. Using burnt orange yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
3. Work 11 double crochets into the magic ring.
4. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain-3. (You should have 12 double crochets.)
5. Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Join. (24 double crochets)
6. Round 3: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around. Join. (36 double crochets)
7. Round 4: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around. Join. (48 double crochets)
8. Round 5: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around. Join. (60 double crochets)
9. Continue increasing in this pattern until you reach 96 double crochets.

2. Body of the Bag

1. Rounds 1-5: Change to deep red yarn, chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around. Join.
2. Rounds 6-10: Change to golden yellow yarn, chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around. Join.
3. Rounds 11-15: Change to soft beige yarn, chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around. Join.

3. Handles

1. With soft beige yarn, chain 60.
2. Skip 20 stitches from the side of the bag, slip stitch to the next stitch.
3. Chain 1, turn your work.
4. Single crochet in each chain across.
5. Slip stitch to the opposite side of the bag and fasten off.
6. Repeat for the other handle on the opposite side of the bag.

4. Fringe

1. Cut strands of yarn in sunset tones (burnt orange, deep red, golden yellow) approximately 10 inches long.
2. To attach fringe, fold each strand in half.
3. Pull the loop through a stitch at the bottom edge of the bag, then pull the ends through the loop to secure.
4. Alternate colors for a beautiful gradient effect.

5. Finishing

1. Weave in all ends securely using a yarn needle.
2. If necessary, block the bag to shape it properly.

Now you have your very own Rustic Sunset Fringe Tote! Enjoy showcasing your beautiful creation and the rustic charm it brings to your daily outings.