Enchanted Fairycore Chunky Tote - Free Pattern

Introduction

Step into a whimsical world with the Enchanted Fairycore Chunky Tote, a stunning crochet project that combines oversized yarn with a soft muted vintage palette. Perfect for carrying your magical essentials, this tote is both a statement piece and a practical accessory. Whether you're heading to a picnic or just running errands, this tote will add a touch of fairycore charm to your outfit.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky weight yarn in soft muted vintage colors:
  • Dusty rose
  • Sage green
  • Cream
• Hook: Size 12.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 sts and 4 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your Enchanted Fairycore Chunky Tote:

Base of the Tote

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring using dusty rose yarn. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (Total: 6 sts)
2. Round 2: Chain 1 (ch 1), then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 12 sts)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, then (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 18 sts)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, then (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 24 sts)
5. Rounds 5-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 24 sts each round)

Body of the Tote

11. Round 11: Switch to sage green yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 24 sts)
12. Rounds 12-15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 24 sts each round)
13. Round 16: Switch to cream yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 24 sts)
14. Rounds 17-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total: 24 sts each round)

Creating the Handle

21. Handle: Ch 1, sc in the next 6 sts, ch 30 (this will be the handle), skip the next 6 sts, sc in the next 12 sts, ch 30, skip the next 6 sts, sc in the last 6 sts. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Finishing Touches

22. Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st and each ch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.

Your Enchanted Fairycore Chunky Tote is now complete! Enjoy your beautiful, handmade bag that is perfect for carrying your essentials in style.