Festive Granny Stripe Crochet Tote Bag Pattern: Your Holiday Carry-All

Embrace the festive spirit with our stunning Christmas Crochet Tote Bag pattern! This charming bag features classic holiday colors in a beautiful granny stripe design, adorned with delightful seasonal embellishments. Perfect for carrying your gifts, groceries, or simply adding a touch of cheer to your winter wardrobe. Get ready to crochet your new favorite holiday accessory!

Craft a Cherished Holiday Keepsake

Beyond its practical use, this Christmas tote bag is a heartfelt project that brings joy with every stitch. It’s an ideal handmade gift for loved ones or a special treat for yourself, destined to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions year after year. Imagine the delight of carrying your festive creation to holiday gatherings!

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Festive Granny Stripe Crochet Tote Bag Pattern: Your Holiday Carry-All

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Dark Green (approx. 200 yards)
Worsted weight yarn in Red with Lurex/Glitter (approx. 150 yards)
Worsted weight yarn in Ecru/Cream (approx. 150 yards)
Crochet hook (e.g., 5.0 mm / H-8)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Small amount of gold yarn for star appliqué
Small amount of red yarn for berries
Small amount of white yarn for snowflake embroidery
Small amount of red glitter yarn for reindeer appliqué

Abbreviations

CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
FO – Finish Off
ST(S) – Stitch(es)
SP – Space
RND – Round

Instructions

Base (with Dark Green yarn)

RND 1: CH 41. SC in 2nd CH from hook and in next 38 CH. 3 SC in last CH. Working on other side of foundation chain, SC in next 38 CH. 2 SC in last CH. Join with SL ST to first SC. (82 SC)
RND 2: CH 1. SC in first ST. [SC in next 38 ST. 3 SC in next ST] twice. SC in next 38 ST. 2 SC in last ST. Join with SL ST to first SC. (86 SC)
RND 3: CH 1. SC in first 2 ST. [SC in next 38 ST. 3 SC in next ST] twice. SC in next 40 ST. 2 SC in last ST. Join with SL ST to first SC. (90 SC)
RND 4: CH 1. SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST to first SC. (90 SC). FO Green yarn.

Body – Granny Stripe (Work in Rounds)

Color A: Dark Green; Color B: Ecru/Cream; Color C: Red with Lurex

RND 1 (Color A): Attach Color A with a SL ST to any ST. CH 3 (counts as 1 DC). 2 DC in the same ST. *Skip 2 ST, 3 DC in next ST*. Repeat from * around. Join with SL ST to top of CH 3. (30 x 3-DC clusters)
RND 2 (Color A): SL ST into the next 2 DC and into the first CH-SP. CH 3. 2 DC in the same CH-SP. *3 DC in next CH-SP*. Repeat from * around. Join with SL ST to top of CH 3. FO Color A. (30 x 3-DC clusters)
RND 3 (Color B): Attach Color B with a SL ST to any CH-SP. CH 3. 2 DC in the same CH-SP. *3 DC in next CH-SP*. Repeat from * around. Join with SL ST to top of CH 3. (30 x 3-DC clusters)
RND 4 (Color B): SL ST into the next 2 DC and into the first CH-SP. CH 3. 2 DC in the same CH-SP. *3 DC in next CH-SP*. Repeat from * around. Join with SL ST to top of CH 3. FO Color B. (30 x 3-DC clusters)
RND 5 (Color C): Attach Color C with a SL ST to any CH-SP. CH 3. 2 DC in the same CH-SP. *3 DC in next CH-SP*. Repeat from * around. Join with SL ST to top of CH 3. (30 x 3-DC clusters)
RND 6 (Color C): SL ST into the next 2 DC and into the first CH-SP. CH 3. 2 DC in the same CH-SP. *3 DC in next CH-SP*. Repeat from * around. Join with SL ST to top of CH 3. FO Color C. (30 x 3-DC clusters)
Repeat RNDS 1-6 (Green, Ecru, Red) until you have 9 color bands total (18 rounds of granny stripe), ending with a Green band.

Top Edge (with Dark Green yarn)

RND 1 (Color A): Attach Color A to any ST. CH 1. Work 1 SC into each DC and 1 SC into each CH-SP around. Join with SL ST to first SC. (90 SC)
RND 2-3: CH 1. SC in each SC around. Join with SL ST to first SC.
RND 4: CH 1. HDC in each SC around. Join with SL ST to first HDC. FO Color A.

Handles (Make 2)

Strands (Make 6 total: 4 Green, 2 Red with Lurex): Using Color A (Dark Green) and Color C (Red with Lurex), CH 50 for each strand (adjust length as desired). FO.
Braid: Take 2 green strands and 1 red strand. Tie them together at one end. Braid the three strands tightly. Tie them together at the other end. Repeat for the second handle.
Attachment: Position handles symmetrically on the bag. Using a yarn needle and matching yarn, securely sew the ends of each handle to the top edge of the bag.

Embellishments

Gold Star Appliqué: Using gold yarn, crochet a small 5-point star: CH 2. SC in 2nd CH from hook. [CH 3, SL ST in 2nd CH from hook, SC in next CH, SL ST in current SC] 5 times. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew securely onto a green granny stripe section.
Red Berries: Using red yarn, make 2-3 small bobble stitches: CH 2. Work 5 DC in 2nd CH from hook, remove hook, insert hook into first DC, pick up loop, pull through (bobble made). FO. Sew bobbles together and attach to a green stripe, possibly with a small embroidered green leaf shape.
Red Reindeer Appliqué: Using red glitter yarn, create a small reindeer shape (either by crocheting a flat piece or using a pre-made appliqué). Sew securely onto a red or cream granny stripe section.
Snowflake Embroidery: Using white yarn and a yarn needle, embroider simple snowflake shapes onto the cream granny stripe sections of the bag.