Crochet the Festive Poinsettia & Snowflake Holiday Tote Bag Pattern

Embrace the holiday spirit with this stunning Poinsettia & Snowflake Holiday Tote Bag! Perfect for carrying gifts, groceries, or your latest project, this festive bag features vibrant red poinsettias, delicate white snowflakes, and charming holly accents on a deep green background. It’s an intermediate crochet project that brings joy and cheer wherever it goes, making it an ideal handmade gift or a beautiful accessory for yourself.

Craft Your Own Holiday Masterpiece

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating a beautiful, functional item with your own hands. This Poinsettia Crochet Bag Pattern allows you to infuse your personal touch into a practical accessory, celebrating the festive season with every stitch. Imagine the compliments you’ll receive carrying this unique tote, or the delight of a loved one unwrapping such a thoughtful, handmade present. It’s more than just a bag; it’s a piece of holiday art.

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Crochet Pattern: Crochet the Festive Poinsettia & Snowflake Holiday Tote Bag Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Deep Green (MC)
Worsted weight yarn in Bright Red (CC1)
Worsted weight yarn in White (CC2)
Small amount of Gold/Yellow embroidery floss or small gold beads
4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
dtr – double treble crochet
MR – Magic Ring
fo – fasten off
rep – repeat
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
MC – Main Color (Deep Green)
CC1 – Contrasting Color 1 (Bright Red)
CC2 – Contrasting Color 2 (White)

Instructions

This pattern creates a festive tote bag with Poinsettia, Snowflake, and Holly appliques. The bag is constructed from two main panels, a side/bottom gusset, and two handles, all assembled and then embellished.

Gauge: Not critical for this project, but aim for a firm fabric.

Bag Panels (Make 2 – MC)

Ch 41.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (40 hdc)
Rows 2-30: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across. (40 hdc)
Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Side/Bottom Gusset (Make 1 – MC)

Ch 101.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (100 hdc)
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across. (100 hdc)
Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Poinsettia Applique (Make 5-7 in CC1)

Large Petals:
- Rnd 1: In MR, ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), 9 hdc, sl st to top of ch 2. (10 hdc)
- Rnd 2: *Ch 2, (dc, tr, dc) in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st;* rep 5 times. (5 petals)
Small Petals (optional, for layering):
- Rnd 1: In MR, ch 1, 8 sc, sl st to 1st sc. (8 sc)
- Rnd 2: *Ch 1, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, ch 1, sl st in next st;* rep 4 times. (4 petals)
Layer small petals on top of large petals, slightly offset. Secure with a few stitches.
Using gold/yellow embroidery floss or small gold beads, create a cluster in the center of each poinsettia.
Fo, leaving a tail for sewing.

Snowflake Applique (Make 3-5 in CC2)

Rnd 1: In MR, ch 1, 6 sc. Sl st to 1st sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, ch 2. *2 dc in next st, ch 2;* rep 5 times. Sl st to top of beg ch 3. (12 dc, 6 ch-2 spaces)
Rnd 3: Sl st into ch-2 space. *(Ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st) in ch-2 space, sk 2 dc;* rep 6 times. (6 points)
For more intricate points: Sl st into ch-2 space. *Ch 3, (dc, ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch from hook – for picot), dc, ch 3, sl st into ch-2 space;* rep 6 times.
Add a gold bead or French knot to the center.
Fo, leaving a tail for sewing.

Holly Leaf Applique (Make several in MC)

Ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Ch 1, working on the other side of the foundation chain: sc in last ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Sl st to 1st sc to join.
Fo, leaving a tail for sewing.

Holly Berry (Make small red bobbles – CC1)

Using CC1, ch 2. Work 3 dc in 2nd ch from hook, then yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 2 loops. (Small bobble)
Fo, leaving a tail for sewing.

Handles (Make 2)

With CC1, ch 52.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (51 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Change to MC.
Rows 3-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Change to CC1.
Rows 7-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fo, leaving long tails for sewing.

Assembly

1. Embellish Panels: Lay out the two main bag panels. Arrange the poinsettias, snowflakes, holly leaves, and berries as desired, referring to the image for placement. Use tapestry needle to sew all appliques securely onto the panels. Weave in all ends.
2. Attach Gusset: Take one main bag panel. With right sides facing, align one long edge of the gusset with one long side of the bag panel. Sew together using sl st or whip stitch. Repeat for the other long side of the panel. Now, sew the bottom edge of the gusset to the bottom edge of the panel. Repeat this entire process for the second main bag panel, forming the bag structure.
3. Finish Top Edge: Sc evenly around the top opening of the bag in MC. (Approximately 120-140 sc). Work 2 more rounds of sc for a sturdy edge.
4. Attach Handles: Position the handles on the inside of the bag’s top opening, approximately 4-5 inches from each side. Ensure they are aligned on both front and back. Sew them securely using a tapestry needle and matching yarn.
Weave in any remaining loose ends.