The Woodland Fern Tote Free Pattern

The Woodland Fern Tote Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the enchanting essence of the forest with the Woodland Fern Tote, a crochet project that captures the delicate beauty of fern leaves. This nature-inspired bag is perfect for those who love to carry a piece of the outdoors with them. Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or a picnic in the park, this tote is both stylish and functional, making it a must-have accessory for any nature lover.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in forest green and earthy brown
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 single crochet (sc) x 16 rows = 4 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your Woodland Fern Tote:

1. Create the Base of the Bag

1. With the earthy brown yarn, make a slip knot and chain (ch) 41.
2. For Round 1 (Rnd 1):
   • Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across.
   • In the last chain, make 3 sc.
   • Now, working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, sc in each chain across.
   • In the last chain, make 2 sc.
   • Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. You should have 84 sc.
3. For Rounds 2-5:
   • Ch 1, sc in each sc around.
   • Join with sl st to the first sc.

2. Switch to the Body of the Bag

1. Change to the forest green yarn.
2. For Round 6 (Rnd 6):
   • Ch 2 (this counts as your first half double crochet (hdc)).
   • Hdc in each sc around.
   • Join with sl st to the top of the ch-2.
3. For Rounds 7-20:
   • Repeat Rnd 6.

3. Create the Fern Leaf Motif

1. For Round 21 (Rnd 21):
   • Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches (sts), ch 7.
   • In the second ch from the hook, make a sl st, then sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next 2 ch, and tr in the last ch.
   • Skip 2 sts, sc in the next 5 sts; repeat from * around.
   • Join with sl st to the first sc.

4. Finish the Bag

1. For Rounds 22-23:
   • Ch 1, sc in each st around.
   • Join with sl st to the first sc.
2. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

5. Add the Handles

1. With the earthy brown yarn, attach the yarn to one side of the bag.
2. Ch 60, then attach to the opposite side with a sl st.
3. Repeat for the second handle.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends to secure.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Woodland Fern Tote. Enjoy using your beautiful, handmade bag that showcases the charm of nature!