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The Leila tote bag pattern features a woven-look stitch pattern, squishy yarn-wrapped handles, and a beachy keyhole tassel! This tote stands up on its own, works up quickly and is perfect for all your summer essentials! This pattern contains clear photos and helpful step-by-step instructions, with photo tutorials for the trickier parts.

This is an original design, using US crochet terms. You may not copy, distribute or sell this pattern as your own design, but feel free to sell finished tote bags made from this pattern! I would love to see your finished totes on Instagram or Facebook; just tag me @alysecrochet or use the hashtag #alysecrochet!

Skill Level: Intermediate (Requires knowledge of sl st, sc, and hdc, and working in the front and back loop only. Knowledge of working in the 3rd lp is helpful, but not required).

Size: When laid flat, tote measures 14”/35.5cm across and just over 16”/41 cm tall. For a larger tote, feel free to use Super Bulky (#6) yarn and a larger hook size.

Materials:

• Tote Yarn: About 350 yards/320m of Bulky (#5) yarn. I used Lion Brand Rewind in Willow for my tote.

• Accent Yarn: About 50 yards/46m of any DK (#3) or Worsted (#4) weight yarn for the tassel and wrapping the handles (optional). I used Premier Cotton Sprout Speckles in Fruit Punch (DK weight).

Tools:

• Size J (6mm) Crochet Hook, or size to obtain correct gauge

• Yarn needle and scissors

• 4 stitch markers