THE TO BE SQUARED

TOTE

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This pattern is designed by Karlijn Glaudemans | @Karlijnscorner

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 PATTERN NOTES
Level: Beginner
Materials:
est. 500 grams of yarn (sample uses
worsted)
hook (size according to the label of
your yarn)
darning needle
measuring tape
scissors

Abbreviations (us):
MR: Magic ring CH SP: Chain space- space created by the
CH: Chain CH2
SP: space GR CL: Granny cluster (DC 3)
DEC: decrease

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SC: Single crochet
SL ST: Slip stitch INC: Increase
DC: double crochet
HHDC: Herringbone half
double crochet
Pattern notes:
This pattern consists out of multiple granny squares that will be attached
together in the end
This pattern requires sewing / attaching.
The beginning CH 3 always counts as a DC
For the normal squares: every corner CH SP will be filled by DC 3, CH, DC 3.
While the normal CH SP will be filled with DC 3
I recommend weaving in the ends of your squares as you go. (crocheting
over the strands)
Before attaching the squares together make sure all the squares are neat
without loose threads.
- A granny cluster consists of 3 DCs
this pattern does NOT include instructions on how to sew the lining.

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 SLIP KNOT
A slip knot is the complete beginning of your project.
This will create the first loop of your work.

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Make a loop with your yarn, and pull through the end
attached to your skein through the loop. Put your hook
through the loop. To tighten your slip knot pull at the
short end.

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FOUNDATION CHAIN
To begin your Foundation Chain make a Slip Knot and
tug on your working yarn to tighten it around your
hook. You might want to make your foundation chain
on one hook size bigger, to help with tension.

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Yarn over your working yarn and pull through the loop
on your hook. Repeat these steps to create your
foundation chain, this is the beginning of most crochet
projects.

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DOUBLE CROCHET
The double crochet (dc) is one of the 6 basic stitches in
crochet, here's how to:

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Yarn over and insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn
over and pull up a loop. Then yarn over and pull
through two loops. Yarn over again and pull through
the last two loops.

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COLOUR CHANGES
This is how you will be changing colours or yarn after a
row:

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Before making a Slip Stitch to complete the row, make a
slip knot in your new yarn and put it on your hook. (
you will now have 2 loops on your hook, your old and
new yarn). Insert your hook into the first actual Stitch
of the row.

Yarn over with your new yarn and pull through the
loop. (you will now have 3 loops on your hook, 2 of your
new yarn and 1 of your old yarn) Pull through both
loops. Tie the ends of both yarns together for extra
security. Continue with your new yarn.
 INSTRUCTIONS
Main body part:
The main body part consists of 1 big granny square

Row 1: Make a MR. alternatively CH4 and SL ST

together.

CH 3 (counts as a ST), DC 2 in the centre hole you

created. (you now have 3 DC in total and your first
GR CL). *CH and add a GR CL in the centre hole
again.*

Repeat * 2 more times. CH and SL ST into the last

chain from the CH 3 at the start. Your work should

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now look a bit like a square.
fasten off ( if you don't want to change colour skip
this step and continue with your working yarn

Row 2: (change colour): attach your yarn in a

corner CH SP, CH 3.

In the same corner CH SP DC 2.

Into the next corner CH SP you will *GR CL, CH and
GR CL*

Repeat * 2 more times.

GR CL and CH one more time into the CH SP you
started with.

To complete the row SL ST into the 3rd CH of the

beginning CH of the row and fasten off.

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 INSTRUCTIONS
Row 3 (change colour): Attach your yarn in a
corner CH SP, CH 3.

In the same CH SP DC 2.
Into the next SP between the GR CL of the previous
row make a GR CL. Into the next corner space,
make a GR CL, CH and complete by making another
GR CL.

repeat making GR CLs in the SP between GR CL and

GR CL, CH, GR CL into the corner until all CH SPs are
filled.

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GR CL and CH one more time into the CH SP you
started with. SL ST the row together on the 3rd CH
from the beginning CH and fasten off

continue this pattern until you reach your desired number of rows per
square. (sample uses 4 rows)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Repeat until you have the number of squares you need ( sample uses 32)

Sewing the squares together.

Now that you have all your granny squares it’s time to form the bag, you can
attach your squares by sewing, SL ST or SC. I’d advise strips first that you can
than attach together at once.

Make sure that you keep the seams on the same side throughout the entire
process of attaching.

Border and handle:

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 INSTRUCTIONS
Straps:
ROW 1: CH 5, turn

ROW 2: SC Across, CH 1 and turn.

Repeat row 2 until you reach your desired strap length. (keep in mind these
will stretch out over time with use)

Repeat once for the second strap.

Attach the straps on the inside of the bag by sewing them to the base. Make
sure the straps are an even distance away from the sides of the bag.

If you already have an existing tote bag you can choose to use those straps
instead and sew the crochet bag to the tote bag. Make sure the right sides

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are facing each other when sewing.

TIP: make four straps instead and sew them together in pairs of two to
avoid stretching on the straps when you think you will be carrying heavy
things.

weave in all the ends

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 YOU'RE FINISHED
You have now completed your bag!
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Thank you so much for your support

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