River Stones by Deborah Simon

River Stones

Crochet
June 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
one size
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

It’s easy to find a tote bag to buy, but making your own is another level of special, right? This bag very simple crochet stitches with a unique twist. Choosing two different colors of yarn make it stand out all the more. Construction starts with the unique bottom spine and is done in the round.

Yarn
CC1: 150yds worsted weight yarn (sample used Coyote Trail & Fiber Mill locally milled, undyed yarn)
CC1: 150yds worsted weight yarn (sample used Coyote Trail & Fiber Mill locally milled, hand-dyed yarn)

Hook & Notions

US J (6.0mm) hook or size appropriate for yarn chosen
darning needle

Gauge: not important

Measurements: depends on yarn chosen (sample was 13 in. long x 6 in. wide)

Stitches:
Ch chain
sc single crochet
sl st slip st
st/sts stitch(es)