This is a free pattern to crochet a beautiful oversized raffia beach tote with an array of the diamond stitch pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Crochet the oversized tote according to the pattern below.
Hide all yarn ends.
Block all pieces by pressing them with a warm iron.
Sew shoulder straps to the Rings on the beach tote.

ABBREVIATIONS:

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
R= Row
Rnd = Round
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl knot = slip knot
slst = slip stitch
ssc = split single crochet / knit stitch / waistcoat stitch
st = stitch