CUBE tote

This pattern contains 11 video tutorials!

Constructed out of 4 granny squares and a solid square this origami-style cube tote features a centered double crochet or slipped centered double crochet stitch patterns. While shown folding flat into a twisted cube style, the unique properties of raffia allows you to steam block it in a different configuration which will create a different flat folding design. Stylish, fun, and versatile accessory to pack for your next trip!

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Watch video of CUBE tote shown in action here.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(steamed, seamed)
Width (at the tote opening) approx. 13 (19½, 24)“ / 33 (49, 61) cm
Width (at the base) approx. 6½ (9¾, 12)” / 16.5 (24.5, 30.5) cm
Length approx. 6½ (9¾, 12)“ / 16.5 (24.5, 30.5) cm
Depth approx. 6½ (9¾, 12)” / 16.5 (24.5, 30.5) cm

YARN
ISPIE “Raffia” (100% viscose); 273 yds / 250 m per approx. 110-120 g / 3.88-4.23 oz;
2 (3, 4) rolls;

Tote shown in size Medium and color “Charcoal”.

OR use 546 (819, 1092) yds / 499 (749, 998) m of any other raffia yarn in similar weight and properties

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CROCHET HOOK
Size D (3.25 mm)
Size E (3.5 mm) (optional) for Slipped CDC pattern only
OR use size necessary to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle
Glue stick (for joining raffia)
Removable markers or pins or sewing clips
A set of 24” / 60 cm (or your preferred length) handles
Sew-in magnetic snap closure (optional)
4-5 purse feet (optional)

NOTES
This tote is constructed out of five squares. The body of the tote is made out of four equal granny square panels using a centered double crochet (cdc) pattern worked in the round. While the tote’s bottom is worked flat with a slipped double crochet stitch pattern. Once all five parts of the tote are completed, they are first steamed to match identically, the four granny squares are then pleated diagonally with steam. The tote’s panels are then seamed together to form a circle/loop, and the bottom part is attached to the body of the tote using a slip stitch method. The tote’s opening is reinforced using slip stitch. Once all the ends are woven in, the seams are steamed. Tote’s fabric can be reinforced by spraying with a stiffening solution on the inside and/or on the outside. When the tote is completely dry, the handles are stitched at the opening of the tote, and purse feet are installed and magnet closure is sewn in (if desired).

Stitch count provided is for counting the dc/cdc sts.

GAUGE
18 sts and 9 rows in 4” / 10 cm in Centered Double Crochet (CDC) pattern worked in the round, measured once dry after blocking
18 sts and 9 rows in 4” / 10 cm in Slipped Centered Double Crochet pattern worked flat (for the tote bottom), measured once dry after blocking

Centered Double Crochet (CDC) stitch pattern tutorial

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