Crochet Gingerbread Tote Bag

If you're looking to add a touch of sweetness to your outings, the Crochet Gingerbread Tote Bag is definitely a charming choice! This delightful tote, reminiscent of a cozy winter bakery, is perfect for carrying your essentials with a side of whimsy. Its warm color palette and intricate details bring a festive feel to any day. Imagine strolling through a holiday market or meeting friends for a cup of cocoa, all while sporting this cute gingerbread companion on your arm. With its handmade charm and practical size, this tote bag is sure to turn heads and spread smiles wherever you go. So go ahead, treat yourself to a dash of holiday cheer with this lovable accessory!

Materials:

– Bernat Super Value Yarn in Topaz, White, and Red 
– Size I (5.5mm) Crochet Hook
– Two 1 inch black buttons
– Tapestry Needle

Gingerbread Tote Pattern:
With two strands of topaz brown yarn
Chain 31, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain making 2 SC in the last chain, now working on other side of chain, SC in each chain making 2 SC in the last chain, join to first SC, chain 1
Row 2-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Row 7: join in 2 strands of white yarn, chain 4 + DC in first stitch (this counts as your first v-stitch), skip a stitch, *DC + chain 1 + DC in next, skip a stitch, repeat from * until end, join to the 3rd chain in chain 3, add back in the double strand of topaz brown yarn, chain 1
Row 8: 2 SC in every chain 1 v-stitch space, join to first SC, chain 1
Row 9-28: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Row 29: Repeat Row 7 (the v-stitch row)
Row 30: Repeat Row 8
Row 31-32: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (62 SC)
Now lets make the handles
Row 33: SC in first 10, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, SC in next 11, chain 30, skip 20 stitches, SC in the last stitch, join to first SC, chain 1
Row 34: SC in each stitch around (including chains on handles), join, chain 1
Row 35: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Smile:
with single strand of white
Chain 30. Stitch or glue onto front of tote. You can use hot glue or fabric glue. Or stitch on with your tapestry needle.

Cheeks: (make 2)
with single strand of red yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch cheeks over top corners of smile
Stitch two black buttons about two rows up and in between cheeks.