How to Make a Crochet Dip Dyed Tote Bag

The Crochet Dip Dyed Tote is a charming and trendy accessory that will surely add a touch of style to your outfit! This unique tote is not only practical for carrying your essentials but also adds a pop of color with its beautiful dip-dyed design. It is perfect for a day at the beach, a picnic in the park, or even just a casual outing with friends.

Ingredients

• 2 skeins of yarn (sugar and cream) (white cotton) - Make sure your yarn is cotton, the dye shows up better!
• Scissors
• G/6 (4.25MM) Crochet Hook
• Fabric dye
• Needle and thread
• Two singles of cotton fabric (Fat quarter 18in x 21in)
• (not shown) Yarn needle

Crochet Abbreviations

• SC = single crochet
• HDC = half double crochet
• DC = double crochet
• SS = slip stitch
• CH = chain
• TO = turn over
• ST(S) = stitch(es)

Step One: Base of the Tote

CH 24

1st Row: HDC the entire Row. Turn.

2nd Row: SC the entire Row. Turn.

Continue this process until Row 34.

With the finished section, SS around the entire piece.

You will repeat this process (Step One) for the other half of the tote.

Step Two: Dying the Tote

Follow the dye instructions on the packet. Combining the ingredients and so forth.

With one section at a time, you will dip just the half into the dye.

Following the instructions, once the dye has been applied, set it out to dry.

(I left mine out in the sun to dry.)

Once the pieces are entirely dry, take the fabric pieces and measure the circumference of your halves. Sew the fabric around the pieces.

Next, sew using yarn, both halves together along the sides and bottom, where the dye is, leaving the opening open!

The Straps

CH 5

HDC the entire Row until Row 70.

SS around the entire strap.

Attach the straps to the opening (on both sides) to the bag, using the yarn sewing needle.