Take a timeless tote from classic to original with the Stitch & Switch Tote Straps. These gorgeous crossbody bag straps make a statement all on their own! Explore tapestry crochet with this sweet introduction to the technique in a narrow, functional, contemporary project. Choose from two colorful variations or swap in your favorite summer tones.
Time: Weekend Project
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 40” x 2”
Gauge: 18 sts and 17 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic; 306 yards [280 meters] / 3.5 ounces [100 grams]): 993 Aran (MC 1 ball), 573 Dusky Pink (CC1 1 ball), 595 Golden (CC2 1 ball) and 563 Mahogany (CC3 1 ball)
Hook: US size G/6 4.0 mm
Notions: Tapestry needle, tote bag with detachable straps (bag shown measures 14.5” x 5” x 11”), D-ring bag clasps to fit tote.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat in the tapestry style, then sewn in place to attach to the clasps. Keep out of reach of children as long straps could present a hazard. Check that your chosen clasps will fit your chosen tote bag’s attachments.
Starting chain does not count as a st.
Pattern
Strap 1
With CC1, ch 10.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (9 sts at the end of this row)
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn, sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1, MC 1 sc, CC1 7 sc, MC 1 sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, MC 2 sc, CC1 5 sc, MC 2 sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, CC2 1 sc, MC 2 sc, CC1 3 sc, MC 2 sc, CC2 1 sc, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, CC2 2 sc, MC 2 sc, CC1 1 sc, MC 2 sc, CC2 2 sc, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, MC 1 sc, CC2 2 sc, MC 3 sc, CC2 2 sc, MC 1 sc, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, MC 2 sc, CC2 2 sc, MC 1 sc, CC2 2 sc, MC 2 sc, turn.
Row 9: Rep row 7.
Row 10: Ch 1, CC2 2 sc, MC 2 sc, CC3 1 sc, MC 2 sc, CC2 2 sc, turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, CC2 1 sc, MC 2 sc, CC3 3 sc, MC 2 sc, CC2 1 sc, turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, MC 2 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, MC 2 sc, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, MC 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 3 sc, CC3 2 sc, MC 1 sc, turn.
Row 14: Ch 1, CC3 2 sc, CC1 5 sc, CC3 2 sc, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1, CC3 1 sc, CC1 7 sc, CC3 1 sc, turn.
Row 16: Rep row 14.
Row 17: Rep row 13.
Row 18: Rep row 12.
Row 19: Rep row 11.
Row 20: Rep row 10.
Row 21: Rep row 9.
Row 22: Rep row 8.
Row 23: Rep row 7.
Row 24: Ch 1, CC2 2 sc, MC 2 sc, CC1 1 sc, MC 2 sc, CC2 2 sc, turn.
Row 25: Ch 1, CC2 1 sc, MC 2 sc, CC1 3 sc, MC 2 sc, CC2 1 sc, turn.
Row 26: Ch 1, MC 2 sc, CC1 2 sc, CC3 1 sc, CC1 2 sc, MC 2 sc, turn.
Row 27: Ch 1, MC 1 sc, CC1 2 sc, CC3 3 sc, CC1 2 sc, MC 1 sc, turn.
Row 28: Ch 1, CC1 2 sc, CC3 5 sc, CC1 2 sc, turn.
Row 29: Ch 1, CC1 1 sc, CC3 7 sc, CC1 1 sc, turn.
Row 30: Rep row 28.
Row 31: Rep row 27.
Row 32: Rep row 26.
Row 33: Rep row 25.
Row 34: Rep row 24
Rows 35-146: Rep rows 7-34 four more times.
Row 147-163: Rep rows 7-23 once more.
Row 164: Rep row 6.
Row 165: Rep row 5.
Row 166: Rep row 4.
Row 167: Rep row 3.
Rows 168: Ch 1, CC1 sc across, turn.
Row 169: Ch 1, CC1 sc across.
Bind off.
Strap 2
With CC2, ch 10.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (9 sts at the end of this row)
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn, sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1, CC3 1 sc, CC2 7 sc, CC3 1 sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, CC3 2 sc, CC2 5 sc, CC3 2 sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, CC1 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC2 3 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 1 sc, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, CC1 2 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC2 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 2 sc, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, CC3 1 sc, CC1 2 sc, CC3 3 sc, CC1 2 sc, CC3 1 sc, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, CC3 2 sc, CC1 2 sc, CC3 1 sc, CC1 2 sc, CC3 2 sc, turn.
Row 9: Rep row 7.
Row 10: Ch 1, CC1 2 sc, CC3 2 sc, MC 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 2 sc, turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, CC1 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, MC 3 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 1 sc, turn.
Row 12: Ch 1, CC3 2 sc, MC 2 sc, CC1 1 sc, MC 2 sc, MC 2 sc, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, CC3 1 sc, MC 2 sc, CC1 3 sc, MC 2 sc, CC3 1 sc, turn.
Row 14: Ch 1, MC 2 sc, CC2 5 sc, MC 2 sc, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1, MC 1 sc, CC2 7 sc, MC 1 sc, turn.
Row 16: Rep row 14.
Row 17: Rep row 13.
Row 18: Rep row 12.
Row 19: Rep row 11.
Row 20: Rep row 10.
Row 21: Rep row 9.
Row 22: Rep row 8.
Row 23: Rep row 7.
Row 24: Ch 1, CC1 2 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC2 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 2 sc, turn.
Row 25: Ch 1, CC1 1 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC2 3 sc, CC3 2 sc, CC1 1 sc, turn.
Row 26: Ch 1, CC3 2 sc, CC2 2 sc, MC 1 sc, CC2 2 sc, CC3 2 sc, turn.
Row 27: Ch 1, CC3 1 sc, CC2 2 sc, MC 3 sc, CC2 2 sc, CC3 1 sc, turn.
Row 28: Ch 1, CC2 2 sc, MC 5 sc, CC2 2 sc, turn.
Row 29: Ch 1, CC2 1 sc, MC 7 sc, CC2 1 sc, turn.
Row 30: Rep row 28.
Row 31: Rep row 27.
Row 32: Rep row 26.
Row 33: Rep row 25.
Row 34: Rep row 24.
Rows 35-146: Rep rows 7-34 four more times.
Row 147-163: Rep rows 7-23 once more.
Row 164: Rep row 6.
Row 165: Rep row 5.
Row 166: Rep row 4.
Row 167: Rep row 3.
Row 168: Ch 1, CC2 sc across, turn.
Row 169: Ch 1, CC2 sc across.
Bind off.
Finishing
With WS facing, fold corners inwards to form a peak. Draw the peak through the D-ring clasp. Sew in place with CC1 (Strap 1) or CC2 (Strap 2), then repeat at opposite end of strap.