Introduction
This squared tote bag is made using Tunisian Simple Stitch but you won’t need a tunisian hook. We will be using a “join as you go” technique called entrelac, so we will not need to sew the checkers together and you won’t need to carry both colors together.

This is a customizable pattern because you can easily change the size of the bag, the color combinations and even the checker size if you’d like.

If you are familiar with Tunisian Simple Stitch, this will be a very easy and quick project. However, this pattern can also be made by beginners, as photos and a video tutorial are included and I don’t use Tunisian crochet terms.

Construction
We will build a single rectangle panel and, after blocking, we will sew the sides. In the end, the edge and the straps are added.

Materials

• 100g of medium weight yarn in total
• 5 mm regular crochet hook
• Scissors
• Needle
• Measurement tape

email ahycrochet@gmail.com or DM @yarnbites if you have any issue with the pattern