Are you looking for a unique and practical crochet tote bag? Do you want to showcase your engineering background? Do you want to inspire an engineering student? Or, do you want to crochet a gift for someone who is an engineer? Look no further than this Crochet Engineer Tote Bag.
This crochet tapestry design features the “ENGR” lettering in bold, downward letters. It’s a minimalist design crochet tote bag. It’s perfect for adding a touch of personality to any outfit.
In this article, I will share with you the chart for this pattern. But, I will be adding further instructions soon, so stay tuned.
Pattern Notes for Crochet Tote Bag – Engineer Tote Bag
- This pattern requires skill in reading charts and making crochet tapestry.
- The bag starts from row 1 at the bottom of the chart. Then, it is worked in continuous rows up to the top. You may use stitch markers, if necessary.
- The chart below is for the front side of the bag. Crochet half of the back side in black and the other white or gray corresponding to the front side’s color scheme.
- To make it look better, use single crochet in back loops and make yarn under instead of yarn over. Carry the yarn behind your stitches for a neater look.
- You can adjust the bag size by changing the hook size and yarn weight. You may also add or remove stitches from the pattern.
How to Crochet Yarn Under Single Crochet?
Single crochet is one of the basic stitches in crochet that every crocheter should learn. The steps are simple: insert the hook into the indicated chain or stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook. But have you heard of yarn under single crochet?
Yarn under single crochet is a variation of the single crochet stitch. It produces a different texture in your work. Instead of yarning over, you yarn under before pulling up a loop. This creates a tighter stitch with a neater appearance.
You may check out this tutorial for more detailed instructions.
Abbreviations
ch – chain/s
st – stitch/es
sc – single crochet (using yarn under)
Materials
- 2mm polypropylene yarn or tiny cord in black and gray
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Lighter (optional for melting the tips of yarn for a more secure weaving)
Foundation or Base of the Crochet Tote Bag
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| The figure above illustrates the foundation part of the crochet tote bag. |
During the foundation part, it’s not yet necessary to determine which side will be the front or the back. As you progress to row 6, decide which side you want to use as the front and the back of the bag.
The front side is where you will apply the tapestry crochet technique for the lettering. The back side is just a plain division of black and gray yarn.
Detailed Instruction on How to Crochet the Foundation Part of the Tote Bag
For more detailed instructions on how to make the foundation or base of the bag, read below.
To start, use the black yarn to make 49 foundation ch.
Make sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, then make 22 more sc. Carry the other yarn behind the st as you crochet.
In the 24th sc, pull up a loop using the black yarn, then finish using the gray yarn.
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| Steps showing how to change yarn from black to gray. |
Make 23 sc using the gray yarn with the black yarn carried behind.
In the last st, make 2 sc. The first sc is the last st of the one side and the second one is the first st of the other side.
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| Step showing 2 sc in the last st. |
Turning to the other side of the foundation ch, make 22 more sc. Finish the last gray sc using the black yarn.
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| Steps showing how to change yarn from gray to black. |
Crochet black sc until the last ch.
To ensure the stitch count is correct, count the number of stitches on each side of the bag. There should be 24 black stitches on each side, totaling to 48 black stitches. And, 24 gray stitches on each side, totaling to 48 gray stitches.
Crochet Engineer Tote Bag Front Side Chart
Straps for the Tote Bag
To make the straps, begin by attaching the yarn to the top stitch 38 on the black side.
Single crochet in stitches 37-34. Next, create 116 rows of single crochet, or adjust the number of rows to your preference. Once the strap is complete, slip stitch it to stitch 12-15 to secure it in place.
Repeat the same steps for the other side of the bag, starting on the black side.
Finish the bag with lining and zipper for a more professional look.
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| Crochet Engr Tote Bag |
Final Thoughts on Crochet Engineer Tote Bag
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