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The Summer Tote - Crochet Tote Bag Tutorial - Companion for Written Pattern
Thanks so much for hanging out with me today! This video is a companion video tutorial for my written crochet pattern for The Summer Tote. While you could use this tutorial on it's own, I highly recommend using it alongside the written pattern.
All terms used are US terms.
The skill level for this pattern is Advanced Beginner. You should know how to: Chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, work in the round and how to close a round with a slip stitch. I'll teach you everything else.
★CONNECT WITH ME
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or you can email me at shannon@theloopholefox.com
★LINKS
Free Summer Tote crochet pattern: theloopholefox.com/crochet-tote-bag-for-beginners/
Purchase the PDF pattern on Etsy: www.etsy.com/listing/813023334/crochet-bag-pattern-pdf-crochet-tote-bag
^ The PDF pattern comes with a full step by step photo tutorial as well as the steps written out in full sentence detail. I highly recommend the PDF in conjunction with this video if you're learning to read patterns - it will help a lot!
Crochet in Back Bump of Chains (tutorial mentioned in video): theloopholefox.com/crochet-in-back-bump/
How to Make Bag Handles that Don't Stretch: theloopholefox.com/non-stretchy-crochet-strap/
I don't specifically mention this in the video but I do talk about why I like to make seamless handles instead of sewing one on. The link above talks about the tests I did to see what type of handle is best and also talks about an option for reinforcing your straps - the item used might surprise you!
*All links below this line are affiliate links.
Yarn Used
We Crochet's Shine Worsted Cotton in colorways Sweet Potato (orange) and Cream (off white). Also shown is the colorway Wisteria (Lavender, finished bag).
This is a Medium (4) cotton yarn. It is 60% Pima Cotton and 40% Modal.
You can find this yarn here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1435418&u=2579804&m=59159&urllink=&afftrack=
Hook Used:
5 mm (H-8) Furls Streamline Swirl in color Cookies N' Cream. This color has been discontinued but the Streamline Swirl's and Streamline Galaxy's come in absolutely gorgeous colors and the shape also comes in wood.
You can find these hooks here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1866551&u=2579804&m=116536&urllink=furlscrochet%2Ecom%2Fcollections%2Fstreamline%2Dresin%2Dgalaxy%2Dcrochet%2Dhooks&afftrack=YT
★ TIMESTAMPS
Use these to jump to any specific area of the bag that you need
0:00 Intro
2:28 Yarn Required
4:34 Tools & Materials
5:24 Create Chains
6:06 Round 1
15:00 Round 2
19:43 Round 3
21:57 Rounds 4 through 7
23:07 Round 8
29:20 Round 9
32:35 Rounds 10 through 22
34:29 Changing Color (At end of Round 22)
36:10 Rounds 23 through 27
38:19 Round 28
39:55 Round 29
40:23 Defining Handle Placement (Important)
44:15 Creating Chains for Handle
45:51 Attaching Chains to Form Handle
47:25 Handle - Side 1, Round 1
54:03 Handle - Side 1, Round 2
57:41 Joining Yarn to 2nd Side of Handle
58:44 Handle - Side 2, Round 1
1:01:27 Handle - Side 2, Round 2
1:05:37 You're done! Thank you :)
*The links specified above are affiliate links. Should you decide to purchase yarn or hooks from my affiliate links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These small commissions support my business and allow me to continue creating free crochet patterns, tutorials and videos like this one. Thank you for your support if you do decide to purchase something from one of my links. :)
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How To: Crochet Moss Stitch
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Hi there! I'm Shannon, the crocheter behind theloopholefox.com. I'm excited to spend some time with you today! This crochet tutorial will teach you how to crochet the Moss Stitch (which is also known as the Linen or Granite stitch). This video not only teaches you HOW to crochet the Moss Stitch (Linen/Granite Stitch), but why it works as well as the stitch anatomy so you can move forward with c...
Foundation Half Double Crochet & Foundation Double Crochet | How To
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Learn how to create your first row of half double crochet or double crochet without the chain with this chainless foundation crochet stitch tutorial. No more long unruly chains or wonky ends of a finished project - the foundation stitch will be your new best friend. I've created this video to teach you both the half double crochet foundation stitch and the double crochet foundation stitch becau...
How To: Crochet Magic Circle (Magic Ring) | How & Why | Beginner Friendly
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Hi there! I'm Shannon, the crocheter behind theloopholefox.com. I'm excited to spend some time with you today! This crochet tutorial will teach you how to crochet a magic circle (also known as the magic ring). This video not only teaches you HOW to create the magic circle, but why it works as well as the stitch anatomy so you can move forward with confidence. I'll show you how to create the mag...
How To: Crochet Even Moss Stitch Tutorial
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Hi there! I'm Shannon, the crocheter behind theloopholefox.com. I'm excited to spend some time with you today! This video will teach you how to work the crochet Even Moss stitch. This lovely stitch provides a ton of light weight texture with basic stitches. I've used this stitch in many of my crochet patterns that you can find on my blog. To work this stitch, you'll need to know how to chain, s...
Chainless Foundation Single Crochet Tutorial
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Learn how to create your first row of single crochet without the chain with this chainless foundation single crochet tutorial. No more long unruly chains or wonky ends of a finished project - the foundation single crochet will be your new best friend. In this tutorial, I work through 10 foundation single crochet with you slowly, explaining the stitch anatomy, why we are doing what we are doing ...
How to Crochet a Pumpkin - Super Cute & Easy!
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Change to 1080P for better definition in the video. (: Hi there! I'm Shannon, the crocheter behind theloopholefox.com! Today I am going to show you how to crochet a pumpkin. It's that time of year and it's time to start working up some super cute crochet pumpkins. Using the even moss stitch, these pumpkins have an organic look to them, perfect for any home decor and just in time for the fall se...
HOW TO: Crossed Double Crochet for Beginners
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Change to 1080P for better definition in the video. :) Hi there! I'm Shannon, the crocheter behind theloopholefox.com. Today I am going to show you how to work the Crossed Double Crochet stitch. This tutorial includes: How to work the crossed double crochet stitch, the pattern repeat, how to add a single crochet border and how to add a double crochet border. This tutorial was created specifical...

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  • @fionahobbs8818
    @fionahobbs8818 7 днів тому

    Thankyou so much for this video. I had watched quite a few but only when l watched yours has it made sense. When you explained how it was being built it became clear! ❤

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 7 днів тому

      @@fionahobbs8818 Oh gosh, thank you so much! I'm so glad you found my tutorial helpful and that my teaching style worked for you. 🥰

  • @cynthiacollett6233
    @cynthiacollett6233 18 днів тому

    Wonderful tutorial…thanks!

  • @user-xi5xw3hp2y
    @user-xi5xw3hp2y Місяць тому

    You're best🎉

  • @jenniejacobs2008
    @jenniejacobs2008 Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @marykav
    @marykav Місяць тому

    Best tutorial on this startup of chain. Thank you

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 Місяць тому

      Oh gosh, thank you so much for your comment. I'm so glad you think so!

  • @kathistarr2493
    @kathistarr2493 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. You explained the stitch pattern so well 😊

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment! I'm so glad you liked it 🥰

  • @anitabutani1755
    @anitabutani1755 3 місяці тому

    Awesome. Thank you so much. Your calm voice and style also helps receive the information and retention of the pattern.

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 3 місяці тому

      Oh gosh, thank you so much 🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @sandrad5231
    @sandrad5231 3 місяці тому

    You teach this so well! Learning the anatomy and the "why" of this stitch makes it so much easier to understand. I love how slowly you teach and not just speed through it like some other videos I've watched. The ends always give me anxiety and most of the time they end up wonky LOL. I had given up on any stitch other than a straight single stitch. Thank you for taking the time to really teach it!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 3 місяці тому

      Oh my gosh, you're so welcome and thank you for so many compliments! I'm glad that my tutorial was helpful for you 🥰 I think teaching style matters so much when it comes to learning something new. I hope you feel confident to learn other stitches now! 😊

  • @nancylarimer4087
    @nancylarimer4087 3 місяці тому

    Rachel I really liked your video and pictures. The instructions for the even moss stitch is excellent and I am looking forward to trying it. God Bless you!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your compliment. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💕 Shannon

  • @TheoFaimon
    @TheoFaimon 3 місяці тому

    hello! thank you so so much for this helpful video. I am wondering approximately how many yards of yarn are needed for the full tote? thank you xoxo

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 3 місяці тому

      The pattern uses Medium (4) cotton yarn. For Color A, you'll need approximately 150 g/ 225 yds/ 5.3 oz. For Color B, you'll need approximately 80 g/ 120 yds/ 2.9 oz. The amount of yarn, as well as the yarn I used, is also listed on the left hand side of the video starting at 2:28 😊

    • @TheoFaimon
      @TheoFaimon 3 місяці тому

      @@theloopholefox2878 thank you!!! Just finished bag and it turned out GORGEOUS! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 3 місяці тому

      @@TheoFaimon Yay! I'm so glad you like it 🥰🥰

  • @lizbyrne3065
    @lizbyrne3065 3 місяці тому

    Love this pattern…..great video! I can’t wait to get started…thanks!

  • @michellewelch6013
    @michellewelch6013 3 місяці тому

    Very nice tutorial, nice manicure, pretty hands, is that silly to say? thank you for a well thought out video with clear verbal instructions. A couple years ago I worked a crochet blanket while recovering from a bad broken ankle. I call it my drug blanket as I was taking awful pain management meds and can’t for the life of me remember what the pattern was called. I made lots of mistakes, but I finished it. This will be my third crochet blanket, because this pattern is doable and so pretty! I feel very confident with your excellent teaching style. And I’m writing down this pattern name,juusst in case I forget!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 3 місяці тому

      Oh my gosh, thank you for all of your lovely compliments! You have put a big smile on my face. 🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! And I hope that your ankle is all healed up and doesn't cause any further problems. 💕

  • @user-hy1yr2iu4c
    @user-hy1yr2iu4c 4 місяці тому

    My daughter is able to making crocheting easily for her, Thank you loopholefox

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 4 місяці тому

      Oh yay! This brought such a big smile to my face. I'm so glad she's finding it easy! 🥰

  • @user-pr9et3xt1l
    @user-pr9et3xt1l 4 місяці тому

    You explain it so well! I was about to give up but then I watched your tutorial and I finally got it! Thank you!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 4 місяці тому

      Oh gosh, I'm so glad my tutorial helped! It's such a beautiful stitch, it would be a shame to give up. Thank you for taking the time to let me know it helped you! 🥰

  • @mollyclosner1585
    @mollyclosner1585 4 місяці тому

    Love this bag ❤ will be making several for friends & family! Thank you for great tutorial 😊

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! 🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 💕

  • @terrileifert
    @terrileifert 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial! I was having trouble understanding where to put the single crochet and this helped me so much. I am a true beginner and I really appreciate the work you have put into your tutorials.

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 5 місяців тому

      Oh my gosh, thank you for your kind comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial - it makes it so worth the effort when it helps people. 🥰

  • @lennyadelaide4795
    @lennyadelaide4795 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I’m past my beginner staged but your thorough explanation and use of stitch markers still helped a lot. This is the third moss stitch tutorial I’ve watched and each used different chain counts for wither the first row or turning chains. Your explanation has helped me decide not just WHICH technique I will use (definitely yours) but also WHY I would choose one over the others.

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 6 місяців тому

      I'm so glad you walked away from my tutorial feeling confident to make a decision like that! There are definitely many ways to start this stitch and none are wrong, there's just one that works best for us. Even if you didn't use this way, I'm happiest that you feel confident to make the decision 💕

  • @patmcginlay6936
    @patmcginlay6936 6 місяців тому

    I am making this blanket, can’t wait to finish it. Love the stitch and your teaching technique was easy to follow.

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 6 місяців тому

      Oh thank you for your kind comments 🥰 I'm so glad you're enjoying it!

  • @patmcginlay6936
    @patmcginlay6936 6 місяців тому

    I love this stitch, thanks you for sharing

  • @OyVeyLala
    @OyVeyLala 6 місяців тому

    You do the best tutorials!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 6 місяців тому

      Oh gosh, thank you! I'm so glad you think so 🥰

  • @OyVeyLala
    @OyVeyLala 6 місяців тому

    Oooh I'm looking for a beginner idea to create something for my mom. Perfect!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 6 місяців тому

      Moss stitch is a great option! Relaxing once you get into it and such a pretty look when finished! 😊

  • @jillstern6378
    @jillstern6378 6 місяців тому

    Great demonstration, thank you!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 6 місяців тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind comment 💕

  • @sharonb378
    @sharonb378 7 місяців тому

    I was given a Merino wool yarn (4). Will that work for this bag?

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 7 місяців тому

      You could use Merino Wool but I wouldn't recommend it for a couple of reasons. First, wool stretches more than a cotton yarn does, so the bag would end up stretching out significantly faster. You could line the bag with fabric to avoid the stretch. Cotton is typically more durable for usable items and can hold up against the wear that bags will take better than a wool or acrylic will. With wool, you might see a lot of fuzziness happen or "yarn halo". Merino is an especially lovely wool which I have used for items like beanies and scarves. Wool is fantastic for projects like that. I know this likely isn't the answer you're looking for but I hope it helps! 💕

  • @kateapostalon8356
    @kateapostalon8356 7 місяців тому

    I cannot get the pattern to work out to 128 stitches on the full blanket count. I'm always off by 2. I have watched the video twice and made a swatch that works out but not on the full blanket. What am I doing wrong?

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 7 місяців тому

      Where do you lose the 2 stitches? When you chain 129 and then work Row 1, do you end with 128 stitches? Is it in Row 2 that you end up with 126?

    • @kateapostalon8356
      @kateapostalon8356 7 місяців тому

      I’m losing the stitches on the CDC

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 7 місяців тому

      @kateapostalon8356 Okay, it may have to do with the stitch placement. If you'd like to send a picture of your work, sort of close up so I can see the stitch placement, I can help identify what's going on. If you also could also send pictures of the start and end of the row, that would be great! My email is shannon@theloopholefox.com. With pictures, I can really dig in and put arrows where I notice things. 😊

  • @minisake2091
    @minisake2091 7 місяців тому

    Great tutorial with the stitch markers-I’m a beginner.. Many thanks.

  • @kellydavis1125
    @kellydavis1125 7 місяців тому

    Hello! I am obsessed with this stitch! You explain it so well. However, I am having a problem with losing stitches on each row. I can not figure out what I am doing wrong. Any idea what could be going wrong? Also, where did you get your hook? Love it 😍

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 7 місяців тому

      Which row are you losing stitches on? The crossed double row or the single crochet row? That will help. It's likely coming either from missing putting a single crochet in the top of the turning chains on the crossed double row, which count as a stitch. If you're losing stitches on the crossed double row, it may come from skipping one too many stitches. You can email me close up pictures and I can take a look. 😊 My email is shannon@theloopholefox.com. My hook is a Furls Streamline Swirl! It is the Cookies N Cream colorway but they've discontinued this color. There are a ton of gorgeous hook colors, though! 😊

    • @kellydavis1125
      @kellydavis1125 7 місяців тому

      @@theloopholefox2878 it seems to be on the first row of the double cross stitches, sometimes the second. I seem to lose a stitch per row. I have started and restarted about 5 different swatches. I’ll snap some pics in a few. You can see one side start to recede due to the stitching. Love the stitch, one side edge is killing me! 😆

  • @vidds2441
    @vidds2441 8 місяців тому

    Amazing tutorial thank you!!

  • @paulineclarke5940
    @paulineclarke5940 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much forvyou brilliant tutorial,it helped me so much ❤

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 10 місяців тому

      Oh, thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful. 💕

  • @theloopholefox2878
    @theloopholefox2878 10 місяців тому

    If you are looking for the old version of the tutorial, you can find it here: ua-cam.com/video/NlX3xju3VKw/v-deo.html As the written pattern has been updated with this new tutorial, the old tutorial will not show up in searches but is available to those who might have been in the middle of using it. If you have any questions about the old video tutorial, please leave them on the old video tutorial. I will still see the comments and can answer you there. Thanks!

  • @shawneeaxtell520
    @shawneeaxtell520 11 місяців тому

    You do a great job explaining!! Thank you. I am a knitter and trying to get my fingers coordinated to hold the yarn correctly so I can crochet. I like that you are showing this clearly. Tha is again

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 11 місяців тому

      Oh thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊I'm the opposite - knitting is so hard for my hands to understand what is going on, haha. Maybe one day it'll click for me!

  • @michellehorn519
    @michellehorn519 11 місяців тому

    I love this pattern for a baby blanket!!! It’s a great idea!!!

  • @romystumpy1197
    @romystumpy1197 11 місяців тому

    Excellent attention to detail tutorial, i understood it all,in has sunk in

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 11 місяців тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your lovely comment 💕

  • @vanessacarns750
    @vanessacarns750 Рік тому

    WoW! Love how easy you taught this. Thank you for making this video. I am enjoying learning all these new stitches!!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😊

  • @mykawaiicashstash7875
    @mykawaiicashstash7875 Рік тому

    You’re an excellent teacher! Thank you!!!!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 Рік тому

      Oh thank you so much, how kind of you! I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial! 🥰

  • @chilwthme
    @chilwthme Рік тому

    My stitches look like v stitches!!! Help!!!!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 Рік тому

      If the stitch is worked properly, the second double crochet (which is worked in the skipped stitch) will wrap around the post of the first double crochet. Because of this wrapping, the crossed double crochets can look sort of similar to a V stitch because this wrapping of the post is low in the stitch. As long as you have skipped 1 stitch, placed a double crochet in the next stitch and then gone back and placed 1 double crochet in the skipped stitch, it is a crossed double and not a V. If you're a tight crochter with a tight tension, they may look more like a V stitch, as well. With some practice getting used to the new stitch/technique, the tension will likely loosen a bit and they'll look more like X's as well. I hope this helps! 😊

  • @bengardner4359
    @bengardner4359 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @masonsbluff01
    @masonsbluff01 Рік тому

    Fantastic tutorial. Thank you ! 😊

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 Рік тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your lovely comment 🥰

  • @rjtnews
    @rjtnews Рік тому

    Wonderful tutorial! Your explanations were so through! Thank You!

  • @marlenenurse2714
    @marlenenurse2714 Рік тому

    Very helpful!

  • @beccamjo
    @beccamjo Рік тому

    Hi! Could this be worked up with a bulkier yarn, like Bernat blanket? I have a baby shower this Sunday and I need something I can make quickly.

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 Рік тому

      Hi! Absolutely! You can use any yarn that you'd like and the Bernat Blanket would make it so cuddly and squishy! 🥰 You will want to make a shorter starting chain, of course, so that the blanket doesn't end up massive. 😊

    • @beccamjo
      @beccamjo Рік тому

      Wonderful! Thanks for the quick reply!

    • @theloopholefox2878
      @theloopholefox2878 Рік тому

      @@beccamjo Of course! 😊

  • @jenniferpanayeta10
    @jenniferpanayeta10 2 роки тому

    Already started my baby blanket! Cant wait to finish it🥰

  • @jacquelinegonzales5946
    @jacquelinegonzales5946 2 роки тому

    Do I have to go into every third stitch every time or what I'm still lost