Peruvian Market Tote by Heidi Gustad

Peruvian Market Tote

Crochet
October 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet
5.5 mm (I)
350 - 450 yards (320 - 411 m)
one size
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

The big challenge when designing a tote bag is creating something that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also sturdy! So many crochet totes get stretched out the second they’re filled with heavy pieces of fruit or a carton of milk. Your bag needs to be made with lots of sturdy stitches (hello, single crochet stitch!) and requires a strong handle. This Peruvian Market Tote is great at addressing these issues – Its teardrop silhouette extends from the base all the way through the tips of its reinforced straps. Not only that, this tote is colorful and strong, made with a classic, durable, easy-to-care-for yarn.