The Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag crochet pattern features a combination of wrapped stitches and V stitches, with some fun stripes that keep this bag moving and fun to make – and green in any color!

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A New Stitch

I’ve been wanting to try out wrapped stitches for a while now, and by the time I finished the Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag crochet pattern I was in love!

While there are lots of variations of wrapped stitches, I’ve included a video tutorial for this version, linked below.

Relax with the Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag

And an easily memorized 2 row repeat makes it even better! The Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag is a great stash buster too. I used up some worsted weight cotton I had laying around, but you can use any fiber you like – acrylic, wool, you name it! I used nearly a full skein of the white and dark purple, and less of the other three colors.

Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag

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US – I, 5.5mm hook – Furls Crochet

380 yds Sugar’n Cream (worsted/”4″/medium; 100% cotton)

Color A: Black Currant

Color B: Cream Hot Purple

Color C: Cream Hot Blue

Color D: Cream Light Blue

Color E: Cream White

Stitch Markers

Gauge: 12 sts x 7 rows = 4″ in dc

Finished size: (not including handles) 15″ wide x 14″ tall

Stitch Multiple: to change the size, work in multiples of 6 sts

Helpful Links and Tutorials

Wrapped Stitch Pattern

Crochet Abbreviations

FDC – Foundation Double Crochet

Chainless Starting Double Crochet

Standing Double Crochet

Bag Bottoms – Rows to Rounds

Bag Handles – Getting Them Even

Notes:

The directions are written with standard stitches, but to give this bag a less conspicuous seam, use the Chainless Starting Double Crochet and sl st into the ch sp, instead of using a ch 4 at the beginning of Rounds 7 – 25, and use Standing Double Crochet to join the new colors. See the links above for tutorials.

This pattern begins with rows, and switches to rounds. See the bag bottoms tutorial linked above for more info.

Special Stitch



2 dc cluster wrapped around the last 2 sts – *Yo and placing hook in front of previous 2 sts, yo with working yarn held behind previous 2 sts, pull loop up to left of previous 2 sts, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook. (2 sts remain on hook) Repeat from *, end with 3 loops remaining on hook. Yo and pull through all 3 loops. See linked tutorial above.

Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag Stitch Chart for Rows 6 – 10

Instructions

Row 1: With Color A, FDC 40, turn. (40 sts)

Row 2 – 4: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in each st across, turn. (40 sts)

Move from Rows to Working in the Round

Round 5: Ch 2, dc in each st across (40 sts), turn work clockwise and dc across end of piece (8 sts), turn clockwise and dc across foundation chain (40 sts), turn clockwise and dc across last end of piece (8 sts). Join with sl st to 1st dc to work in the round. Do not turn. (96 sts)

Round 6: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st dc. (96 sts)

Round 7: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in the 1st st. *Skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc cluster wrapped around last 2 sts, skip 2 sts.** [Dc, ch 1, dc] in next st. Repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **. Join with a sl st in ch 4 sp. (96 sts, including chs)

Round 8: Ch 4, dc in ch sp. Skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, skip next st. *[Dc, ch 1, dc] in ch sp, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, skip next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in ch 4 sp. (96 sts, including chs)

Round 9: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in the 1st st. *Skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc cluster wrapped around last 2 sts, skip 2 sts.** [Dc, ch 1, dc] in next st. Repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **. Join with a sl st in ch 4 sp. Break yarn and finish off. (96 sts, including chs)

Begin the Repeat

Round 10: With Color B, join to the ch 4 sp of the previous round with a sl st. Ch 4, dc in ch sp. Skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, skip next st. *[Dc, ch 1, dc] in ch sp, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, skip next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in ch 4 sp. (96 sts, including chs)

Round 11: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in the 1st st. *Skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc cluster wrapped around last 2 sts, skip 2 sts.** [Dc, ch 1, dc] in next st. Repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **. Join with a sl st in ch 4 sp. (96 sts, including chs)

Round 12: Ch 4, dc in ch sp. Skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, skip next st. *[Dc, ch 1, dc] in ch sp, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, skip next st. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in ch 4 sp. (96 sts, including chs)

Round 13: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in the 1st st. *Skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc cluster wrapped around last 2 sts, skip 2 sts.** [Dc, ch 1, dc] in next st. Repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **. Join with a sl st in ch 4 sp. Break yarn and finish off. (96 sts, including chs)

Round 14 – 17: With Color C, repeat Rounds 10 – 13.

Round 18 – 21: With Color D, repeat Rounds 10-13.

Round 22 – 25: With Color E. repeat Rounds 10 – 13, do not break yarn.

Set Up the Handles

Round 26: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch sp around, join with a sl st to 1st sc. (96 sts)

Round 27: Ch 1, sc in each st around, place markers at st #17, 37, 65, and 85, join with a sl st to 1st sc. (96 sts)

NOTE: Be sure to lay your bag flat and make sure the markers are lined up where you want the handles to be and lined up with each other. Due to differences in tension, yarn, and preference, they may need to be adjusted.

Make the Handles

Round 28: Ch 1, sc in each st to 1st marker, sc in marked st, ch 70, skip 19 sts, sc in 2nd marked st, sc in each st to 3rd marker, sc in 3rd marked st, ch 70, skip 19 sts, sc in 4th marked st, sc in each remaining st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc. (198 sts including chs)

Round 29: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch around, join with a sl st to 1st sc. (198 sts)

Round 30: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc. Break yarn and finish off. (198 sts)

Round 31: With Color of choice (D shown), join to 1st st of previous round with a sl st. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to 1st sc. Break yarn and finish off. Weave in ends. (198 sts)

I hope you enjoy this pattern for the Wrapped Ombre Tote Bag! It’s a fun crochet pattern to make, perfect for gifts, a fun stashbuster, and easy enough to make while watching your favorite TV show! I can’t wait to see your finished totes!

The Fine Print