Seashell Tote

Crochet
June 2009
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.5 mm
450 yards (411 m)
12" wide and 7½" tall unstretched
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP1956

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store:
Waves of shells elevate this basic market bag to a stylish tote, as well as providing addition sturdiness with its solid double-crochet bottom. It’s perfect for toting toys to the beach or for picking up goodies around town.

Finished Size: 12” wide and 7½“ tall unstretched.

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed Cotton (100% cotton; 150 yd (137 m)/2½ oz (65 g); ): #310 dark brown (MC), 2 skeins; #301 light blue (CC), 1 skein.

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium, #3 - Light

Gauge:

  • 12” diameter
  • 2 ch-5 sps and 5 rows = 2” for mesh body.
  • Gauge is not critical for this project.

Hook: Size 7 (4.5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Yarn needle.

Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Summer 2009