My HUGE Tote

[auntbubbels]

I was following a pattern and all was going well. I decided to use a larger hook but I did have, at one point, the right amount of stitches. Then the tote took on a life of it's own. I am going to have the handles sewed on with a machine because they really need to be secure

 

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[Tiga]

Well, just don't load it up with canned goods, and you'll be fine, lol!

 

At least it's still symmetrical, right? The color is awesome, too, btw. What yarn did you use?

[Marty53]

Very Good!! I keep telling myself I'm going to make one someday....yours is great!!

 

Martha

[auntbubbels]

I used sugan n' cream cotton that I got from Amazon for 40 cents a skein!!!

[catheryn]

Janet....I love this bag!!! I can just see it now loaded up with books:book , no, make that yarn:yarn , no again, make that towels for the beach:sun ...all kinds of goodies!!!

[YarnThing]

Really great tote! It is crazy when things begin to grow into something completely unexpected! I think sewing the handles is a really good idea too.

[scc51055]

the size thing must be in the air.....i was making a tote, i got the pattern from crochet central....and i had made one before and thought it could be a bit bigger, so................I added some stitches! it is going to be huge!

 

Yours is great....nice and springy too!

[Bejae_60]

Sure turned out great tho......

[Tampa Doll]

Now that is cool. Hey, braid some yarn, weave it through the top row and you have a closure.

I love it. Yeah, books, yarn, towels, suntan lotion.

[chrispersmom]

I think it looks great, love the color. Perfect to carry a project in!

[jmccrochet]

Janet, that looks GREAT! I would love a big huge tote like that (I've found myself obsessed with them lately). What pattern did you use?

 

Joyce

[oliveoil]

Let's see: Beach towel, sunblock, sunglasses, sunhat, water bottle, S&BHH book, Crochet! magazine, hook, yarn, etc. etc. etc. I like the color of the yarn you used:clap

[auntbubbels]

It's a free pattern from www.dmc-usa.com but like I said somewhere it took on a life of its own. Its not supposed to be that big!!!

 

I also used a H hook instead of D

[lhasaapsolady]

Great job, love the size.

[Sofia]

I have a question about these bags.

When I have made a market or beach size bag..... and then put things in it like groceries or books it stretches and drags on the floor. Yes some stretching is good but mine stretch so much they are hard to use. (Great for beach towels, yaga mats, sweaters...... but not for heavier items)

 

Lining them doesn't seem to make sense....

Any ideas.

are some stitches better than others?

what yarns/ cording are preferred?

[Debi Y]

Looks good to me. You can try washing and drying it if you want it smaller.

Debi Y.

[Hellbo]

Great bag, glad to see the amazon stash being used - love the colour.

[auntbubbels]

Good question Sophia - I was concerned about the same thing - It will be interesting to see what others have experienced

[minwifeof4boys]

I like it! Big enough for gosh... just about everything...I have a bunch of cotton... let me know how it works out and I might do one myself...

[crochetmama]

FINALLY! A tote that really is big enough to hold the kitchen sink!! (Sorry--couldn't resist that! ) It has so many elements that I just love. The color, the style, and of course...the size!! Great work.

[losingmymind2]

How pretty! You may want to line the handles with grosgrain ribbon to prevent stretching. I'm doing that with the tote I'm making for my swap partner since they're made of cotton.

[Riohnna]

Way cool!

[crochetluvknot]

I think its great Janet and the stuff you can put in it is endless

[cshort]

It looks great!