The Daisy Day Tote Crochet Pattern

It’s been a long time coming… The Daisy Day Tote is finally here! You might recognize the cute little flowers from my previous pattern The Daisy Day Throw! I always knew I wanted to expand this collection and a large tote is what came next! Maybe there will be a Daisy Day Rug down the road??

The Daisy Day Tote Is made in 2 separate panels from the bottom up. You will also be making 2 straps. Then you will sew together! When you work the main panels of the bag you will be carrying Color A and Color B throughout. For mine, I crocheted directly over the yarn I was carrying to hide it. You will bring it up with you each row. If you aren’t familiar on how to carry yarn along in color work be sure to check out the video tutorial! For Color C, you will not carry it. Simply leave Color C where it is at and when you come back to it in the next row, just pick it up again. Only the center of the flower uses Color C so we don’t need to carry it. Once the center of one is finished just cut Color C and move to the next flower center.

The straps are made using thermal stitch which makes them extra sturdy! Be sure when you sew the straps to the bag that you place them far enough down on the inside of the tote before seaming. This keeps everything nice and secure.

If you plan on purchasing yarn, I recommend checking out the Lion Brand kit! The kit comes with all the yarn you need to make your Daisy Day Tote plus a FREE copy of the printable PDF pattern! You can even customize your yarn colors.

I know a lot of people like to sew liners in their crochet bags which would definitely work for this one! I have no sewing experience or advice on that. However, I found the PERFECT bag insert for this tote, which you can find here. It keeps everything on the inside organized plus has a firm bottom to give the bag extra shape! I purchased the size Large in beige. So if you are like me and not sure how to work a sewing machine, be sure to check it out!

Links:

• Be sure to grab the Lion Brand kit for The Daisy Day Tote! It comes with all the yarn you need to crochet your daisy bag (you can choose your own colors) plus you get a FREE copy of the printable PDF crochet pattern!

• I found the perfect purse insert for The Daisy Day Tote! If you want to get one as well, head here and select size Large in the color of your choice! I got beige for mine. This is perfect for those who want a firm bottom and lining but don’t want to sew a liner in the bag!

• I have a full video tutorial available for The Daisy Day Tote! Be sure to check it out if you need a little extra help!

• The Daisy Day Tote is available as a low cost ad-free printable PDF pattern in my Etsy shop.

• Make sure to save the Daisy Day Tote crochet pattern to your Ravelry queue for later or purchase the low cost ad-free printable PDF.

Description: The Daisy Day Tote will be your new favorite carry all bag! This tote features beautiful color-work daisies on both sides. This spacious tote is designed to be both beautiful and practical, with it’s large size providing room for all your essentials. The sturdy construction, including thick straps ensures that this tote is not only fashionable but also durable!

Materials:

• Bulky (5) Weight Yarn, Lion Brand Rewind in Willow (3 skeins, 615 yards), Elm (1 skein, 185 yards), Citronella (1 skein, 40 yards)

• J/6.00mm Crochet Hook

• Yarn Needle

• Scissors

• Stitch Markers (4)

• Measuring Tape

Gauge:

12 Sc by 11 rows= 4×4”

Finished Measurements:

16.5” W, 4” D, 16” T

Notes:

• You will be making 2 identical panels from the bottom up. The straps are made separately and added last.

• The chart is read starting from left to right (WS, odd rows) then right to left (RS, even rows). Your first St of Row 1 is Row 1, Stitch 7 of the chart. You will extend the sides of your panel in Row 7 with 6 Fsc on both sides. This creates the bottom shape of the bag and reflects the shaping on the graph.

• You will be carrying and crocheting over colors A and B. Do not carry color C. For Color C just drop the yarn and leave it so that you can pick it back up in the next row.

• Each square on the chart counts as 1 Sc.

• The Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

• You will need to know how to do a Foundation Single Crochet for Row 7. See video link below on how.

Video Link:

Check out the full video tutorial for some extra help!

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

WS- Wrong Side

RS- Right Side

Ch- Chain

Sc- Single Crochet

Fsc- Foundation Single Crochet

St(s)- Stitch(es)

BLO- Back Loop Only

Color A- Willow

Color B- Elm

Color C- Citronella

Pattern:

Panel (make 2)-

→ Row 1 [WS]: 50 Fsc in Color A, turn. alternatively you can Ch 51, work 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook and across. (50 Sc) If you are viewing the chart, your first Sc is in row 1 at St 7.
← Row 2 [RS]: Ch 1, 8A, 2B, 40A, turn.
→ Row 3 [WS]: Ch 1, 39A, 4B, 7A, turn.
← Row 4 [RS]: Ch 1, 4A, 2B, 1A, 4B, 1A, 2B, 36A, turn.
→ Row 5 [WS]: Ch 1, 35A, 12B, 3A, turn. 
← Row 6 [RS]: Ch 1, 3A, 12B, 35A, turn.

Don’t forget to turn your work after Row 6. Fasten off and set your panel to the side. We will now be extending the following row by 6 Sc on both sides using Fsc Sts, to shape the bottom of the bag. The underlined squares in Row 7 of the chart are the 6 Fsc Sts on both sides.

→ Row 7 [WS]: With a new piece of yarn in Color A, make 6 Fsc, join your yarn back into the panel by working 1 Sc into the last St made of Row 6, continue across with 6A, 2B, 27A, 10B, 4A, now we need to extend this side as well to match the first side, work 6 Fsc in color A, turn. (62 Sc) Note- when you work the final 6 Fsc, you will Ch 2, work the first Fsc St in the first Ch and continue as normal for a total of 6 Fsc. Be sure to view the video tutorial for extra help here.
← Row 8 [RS]: Ch 1, 8A, 6B, 2C, 6B, 24A, 4B, 12A, turn.
→ Row 9 [WS]: Ch 1, 7A, 3B, 2A, 4B, 2A, 3B, 18A, 6B, 4C, 6B, 7A, turn.
← Row 10 [RS]: Ch 1, 7A, 6B, 4C, 6B, 17A, 5B, 1A, 4B, 1A, 5B, 6A, turn. 
→ Row 11 [WS]: Ch 1, 6A, 16B, 18A, 6B, 2C, 6B, 8A, turn. 
← Row 12 [RS]: Ch 1, 10A, 10B, 20A, 16B, 6A, turn.
→ Row 13 [WS]: Ch 1, 7A, 14B, 20A, 12B, 9A, turn.
← Row 14 [RS]: Ch 1, 9A, 12B, 21A, 4B, 4C, 4B, 8A, turn. 
→ Row 15 [WS]: Ch 1, 5A, 6B, 6C, 6B, 19A, 2B, 1A, 4B, 1A, 2B, 10A, turn.
← Row 16 [RS]: Ch 1, 13A, 4B, 21A, 7B, 6C, 7B, 4A , turn.
→ Row 17 [WS]: Ch 1, 4A, 7B, 6C, 7B, 22A, 2B, 14A, turn. 
← Row 18 [RS]: Ch 1, 39A, 6B, 6C, 6B, 5A, turn.
→ Row 19 [WS]: Ch 1, 8A, 4B, 4C, 4B, 16A, 3B, 23A, turn.
← Row 20 [RS]: Ch 1, 22A, 5B, 14A, 14B, 7A, turn.
→ Row 21 [WS]: Ch 1, 6A, 16B, 12A, 7B, 21A, turn. 
← Row 22 [RS]: Ch 1, 13A, 4B, 4A, 7B, 4A, 4B, 4A, 16B, 6A, turn. 
→ Row 23 [WS]: Ch 1, 6A, 5B, 1A, 4B, 1A, 5B, 3A, 7B, 2A, 7B, 2A, 7B, 12A, turn. 
← Row 24 [RS]: Ch 1, 12A, 8B, 1A, 7B, 1A, 8B, 4A, 3B, 2A, 4B, 2A, 3B, 7A, turn. 
→ Row 25 [WS]: Ch 1, 12A, 4B, 9A, 25B, 12A, turn. 
← Row 26 [RS]: Ch 1, 12A, 25B, 10A, 2B, 13A, turn. 
→ Row 27 [WS]: Ch 1, 26A, 23B, 13A, turn. 
← Row 28 [RS]: Ch 1, 13A, 23B, 26A, turn. 
→ Row 29 [WS]: Ch 1, 27A, 21B, 14A, turn. 
← Row 30 [RS]: Ch 1, 15A, 7B, 5C, 7B, 28A, turn. 
→ Row 31 [WS]: Ch 1, 24A, 10B, 7C, 10B, 11A, turn. 
← Row 32 [RS]: Ch 1, 10A, 10B, 9C, 10B, 23A, turn. 
→ Row 33 [WS]: Ch 1, 22A, 11B, 9C, 11B, 9A, turn. 
← Row 34 [RS]: Ch 1, 9A, 11B, 9C, 11B, 22A, turn. 
→ Row 35 [WS]: Ch 1, 22A, 11B, 9C, 11B, 9A, turn.
← Row 36 [RS]: Ch 1, 10A, 10B, 9C, 10B, 23A, turn.
→ Row 37 [WS]: Ch 1, 24A, 10B, 7C, 10B, 11A, turn.
← Row 38 [RS]: Ch 1, 15A, 7B, 5C, 7B, 28A, turn.
→ Row 39 [WS]: Ch 1, 27A, 21B, 14A, turn.
← Row 40 [RS]: Ch 1, 13A, 23B, 26A, turn.
→ Row 41 [WS]: Ch 1, 26A, 23B, 13A, turn.
← Row 42 [RS]: Ch 1, 12A, 25B, 25A, turn.
→ Row 43 [WS]: Ch 1, 25A, 25B, 12A, turn.
← Row 44 [RS]: Ch 1, 12A, 8B, 1A, 7B, 1A, 8B, 25A, turn.
→ Row 45 [WS]: Ch 1, 25A, 7B, 2A, 7B, 2A, 7B, 12A, turn.
← Row 46 [RS]: Ch 1, 13A, 4B, 4A, 7B, 4A, 4B, 26A, turn.
→ Row 47 [WS]: Ch 1, 34A, 7B, 21A, turn.
← Row 48 [RS]: Ch 1, 22A, 5B, 35A, turn.
→ Row 49 [WS]: Ch 1, 36A, 3B, 23A, turn.
← Row 50 [RS]: Ch 1, 62A

Fasten off, leave a long tail for seaming down the side.

Straps (make 2)-

Ch 9 (leave a long starting tail to use for sewing later)
Row 1: 1 Sc (BLO) in the second Ch from the hook and across, turn. (8 Sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, insert your hook into the BLO of the first St plus the BLO of the St from the row below and work 1 Sc, continue working Sc Sts across the row, putting your hook in the BLO of the current row and the BLO of the row below, turn. (8 Sc)
Repeat Row 2 until you strap reaches approximately 24”
Final Row: Ch 1, insert your hook under both the front and back loop of the first St, plus the BLO of the row below, work a Sc. Continue working Sc Sts across the row, putting your hook under both the front and back loop of the current St and the BLO of the St in the row below. Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing the strap to your bag.

Join Panels-

Place both panels of your bag together, RS facing. Using your needle and yarn tails, sew the sides of your bag together (Rows 7-50). Next, sew the bottom of Row 1 of both panels together. View diagram below. Next, we are going to sew the bottom corners together. Open up each corner of the bag and line up the side seam with the bottom seam. Sandwich together and sew across to close. View photo below.

Add Trim-

With your bag now RS out, join yarn with a Sl St to the top of the bag, into the St directly to the left of one of the side seams. Ch 1, work 1 Sc into the same St and into each St around. Sl St to the first St made to join. Fasten off. (124 Sc)

Sew Straps-

With your bag WS out, place your first strap approximately 4.5” in on both sides of the first panel. You will want to overlap your strap edges and bag about 3” from the top of bag. This helps keep the bag extra sturdy and secure. Make sure both sides of the strap are lined up evenly before you begin sewing. Be sure to not twist straps. You can use stitch markers to hold in place if needed. Sew both ends of the strap down on all 4 sides, using your stitch of choice. Repeat on other side of bag, making sure your second strap is even with the first strap.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

I hope you enjoyed this pattern! Be sure to check out some of my other crochet bag patterns as well!

CODE: DAISYTOTE