This pattern is designed to help you create a stylish and practical tote bag that is perfect for daily use. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll find this pattern easy to follow and enjoyable to work on.

Pattern features:
Double strand technique: The bag is worked with a double strand of yarn throughout, which provides extra sturdiness and thickness, making it perfect for carrying all your essentials.
Thermal stitch: The pattern incorporates the thermal stitch, worked in back loops only, to add texture and durability to both the strap and the bottom of the bag.
Easy assembly: The bag is constructed from simple rectangular panels and a bottom piece that includes the sides, making the assembly straightforward.
Thermal stitch tutorial - https://hearthookhome.com/how-to-crochet-the-thermal-stitch/

Stitches used:
ch Chain Stitch
sc Single Crochet
Th. St. Thermal Stitch: This stitch is worked in back loops only. Instead of going through both loops of the current row (the front loop and back loop), you work through only the back loop of the current row and then the open loop from the row below it.

Materials Needed:
Medium acrylic yarn 100% (100 g 238 m), approximately 4 skeins
4.5 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers

In this pattern, you'll learn how to create the base, sides, and strap of the tote bag, as well as how to assemble all the pieces together.