Market Tote - Crochet Vintage 1970s

CLOUDBERRY Market Tote is based on a vintage 
1970s crochet stitch.  

This filet-style stitch appeared mainly in garment design 

using only one colour.

I love this crochet stitch, it is easy and quick, and when you add colour to each row, you are rewarded with a fantastic looking piece of fabric, and what better way to display this filet-style stitch than incorporating it into an easy care and easy wear market tote.

I have called this market tote pattern  Cloudberry because the colours remind me of a small orange fruit, which goes by that name.  It can sometimes be found in Scotland and Wales, however it is very well-known in Scandinavian countries, Russia, Canada and Alaska.  It grows naturally in the more northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere and can withstand cold temperatures as low as -40C.  What is most memorable to me are the colours of this raspberry-like fruit, and the very tasty jam which can be made with them.

CLOUDBERRY Market Tote Crochet Bag PATTERN includes written instructions for a bag with approx. circumference 30in (76cm); 17in (43cm) deep; strap 23in (58cm).  The pattern includes accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

CLOUDBERRY Market Tote is designed with a gathered base, single strap, and with a drawstring at bag opening.

Cloudberry is the perfect farmer's market bag - throw in your fruits and vegetables and enjoy your day.

Light and breezy, can be easily rolled up and hidden away in your handbag for those unplanned purchases. Can also be used as a beach bag.

Cloudberry Market Tote is based on a 

vintage 1970s crochet stitch.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy Intermediate

SIZES: One size

YARN USED: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/267m/291yd ● Shades: MC Beaujolais; CC1 Avocado. 1 ball of each colour.

YARN ALTERNATIVES: Any fingering weight cotton

TENSION: Not critical to this pattern (this pattern uses hook larger than recommended on yarn label)

NOTIONS: D-3 (3mm) hook; Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) colour crochet bag. 

This pattern is available in 

USA American Crochet Terms

OR  

UK British Crochet Terms  

PLEASE select the correct pattern terminology 

prior to purchase. 

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Pattern is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY      RAVELRY

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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LET'S PLAY - CROCHET VINTAGE - FREE PATTERN #4

Hello Week #4 of Crochet Vintage

HOW did you go with crocheting last week's SUMMER Arches stitch pattern?  Did you enjoy yourself and have some fun with Week #3 ?  I sure do hope you had fun changing colours and playing with the stitch pattern, it is a fun and easy stitch which could easily be used anywhere a lacy open pattern is needed.

This week #4, I have another super easy crochet stitch pattern for you from my vintage 1970's stitch patterns collection.  I must admit I enjoy this week's stitch ALTERNATING Shells even more than last week's Summer Arches and I hope you do too.

This ALTERNATING SHELLS crochet stitch pattern is really very simple, and of course once again you can change colour in every row if you wish.  

LET'S PLAY - CROCHET VINTAGE - ALTERNATING SHELLS

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #4, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK

HOOK: G-6 (4mm) 

NOTIONS: Scissors, Yarn needle

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

TENSION/GAUGE:  Not critical to this pattern.  

If using other yarn please use recommended hook on yarn label.

PATTERN NOTES: Swatch instructions are for one (1) colour. You can change colour every row OR whenever you wish.

This swatch pattern - uses multiples of 8sts (plus 7 for foundation row),   

ie. 8 x 3 = 24;  24 + 7 = 31.  

You need to know how to crochet flat.  Colour change is optional.

Stitch guide:  single crochet, double crochet.

This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS:

Foundation Row:  Ch31.

Row 1:  1dc in 4th ch from hook, *skip 2ch, 5dc in next ch, skip 2ch, 1dc in next 3ch, rep from * end, ending with 3dc in last ch.  TURN.

Row 2:  Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next dc, *skip 2dc, 5dc in next dc, skip 2dc, 1dc in next 3dc, rep from * to end, ending with 3dc in ch3.  TURN.

Continue pattern repeating Row 2 for desired length.

CHANGING COLOUR

Change the look of the pattern stitch, by changing colour in every row or every other row or just use one (1) colour.  Always your choice.  REMEMBER to turn work at end of each row.

BE CREATIVE

PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

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LET'S PLAY - CROCHET VINTAGE - FREE PATTERN #2

Hello Week #2 of Crochet Vintage

I do hope you had some fun with Week #1 the SUMMER Shells stitch pattern.  I have so many ideas for how and where to use that lovely stitch - I never thought I would get on with this weeks stitch (I am so ever thankful I have a husband who helps me get back on track - and focus on "what's the next step?")

This week #2, we are continuing with our vintage 1970's stitch patterns and I am having just as much fun as last week.  

This stitch is a crazy take on the V-st.   The pattern gives the crochet fabric some "stretch" factor, not to mention how amazing it looks, when you start to change colours.  

I suggest you first crochet the swatch in one colour to get a handle on the stitch pattern and then go crazy changing colours and have some fun!

I think this crazy v-st will definitely be my next project.   I am thinking this would be a great stitch for crocheting a lovely little bag (something I need for summer).  Oh yes, I have started making it already, I am using Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply and I am REALLY LOVING THE RESULT!  When it is finished I will post a blog about it, so keep your eye out for the update.

Give this stitch pattern a try, and let me know what you think about the crazy vee, and how and where you would use it.

Once again I am using soft cotton yarn by Bendigo Woollen Mills, (which is an Australian company, and they ship yarn all over the world), but you can use any DK or 8ply yarn you have to hand.  I just happen to have loads of remnants left in my stash, so they are perfect for these little swatches.

Are you ready to join me?  Let's play and have some Crochet Vintage fun! 

LET'S PLAY - CROCHET VINTAGE - SUMMER Crazy Vee 

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #2, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN: BWM Cotton 8ply or any other DK yarn
HOOK: G-6 (4mm) 
NOTIONS: Scissors, Yarn needle

PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY: Easy

TENSION/GAUGE:  Not critical to this pattern.  
If using other yarn please use recommended hook on yarn label.

PATTERN NOTES: Swatch  instructions are for one (1) colour. You can change colour every row OR every other row.

This swatch pattern - uses multiples of 4sts (plus 1 for foundation row),   ie. 8 x 4 = 32;  32 + 1 = 33.  

You need to know how to crochet flat.  Colour change is optional. Stitch guide:  single crochet, double crochet.

This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES
PATTERN STARTS:

With MC, 4mm hook 

Foundation Row:  Ch33.

SPECIAL TIP:  I use a 4.5mm hook for the foundation chain row then change to 4mm in last ch.  This way my foundation chain does not end up tighter than the rest of the swatch.

Row 1:  Sc in 2nd ch from hook * ch2, skip 1ch, 1sc in next 3ch, rep from * to end, ending with 1sc in last 2ch.  TURN

Row 2:  Ch3, *(1dc, ch3, 1dc) in ch2-sp, rep from * to end, ending with 1dc in turning ch.  TURN.

Row 3:  Ch3, *3sc in ch3-sp, ch2, rep from * to end, ending with 1sc in turning ch.  TURN

Row 4:  Ch5, 1dc in first ch2-sp, *(1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next ch2-sp, rep from * to end, ending with (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in last ch2-sp.  TURN.

Row 5:  Ch1, 1sc in first ch2-sp, *ch2, 3sc in ch3-sp, rep from * to end, ending with ch2, 2sc in last ch2-sp.  TURN

Continue the pattern - repeating Rows 2 to 5 for desired length.

CHANGING COLOUR
Change the look of the pattern stitch, by changing colour in every row or every other row or just use one (1) colour.  Always your choice.  Remember to turn work at end of each row.

Have some fun with this crazy vee stitch pattern!

BE CREATIVE

PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

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