By Your Side Striped Basket Bag Crochet Pattern

The By Your Side Basket Bag is a roomy striped tote bag with a firm base, straight sides and two handles. It is worked in single crochet with a 5 mm hook in a soft pastel gradient of pink, blue and cream, and is 12 1/2 inches (32 cm) high and 17 3/4 inches (45 cm) wide at the widest point. It closes at the top with buttons.

A 3-page pattern for a striped basket tote bag, 32 cm high and 45 cm wide.

What's included

• A 3-page PDF with photos of the bag in use
• Instructions for the base, the body and the handles
• A bag diagram with the measurements
• Gauge information: 14 stitches and 15 rows to 4 in (10 cm) in single crochet
• Abbreviations (UK and US terminology)
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Use it as a market bag, a beach tote or a shoulder bag for every day. It is a good gift for a friend who loves crochet.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern is rated intermediate. You need to be able to crochet in the round, follow a pattern and work the handle sections.

Tips for making it

• Mark the first stitch of each round with a lockable stitch marker.
• Check your gauge, as the size of the bag depends on it.
• Shape the bag by pulling it on the sides and pressing it flat when it is done.

Why you'll love this pattern

The pastel stripes are pretty, and the bag is made with one stitch, so it is quick and relaxing to crochet.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.