Its summertime! Who fancies an oversized crochet tote bag pattern that is the best for all your summer outings: beach or market? Or even for everyday use! A bag that fits all you need and still has a lot of space to accommodate more stuff. Well, the Pivoting Peaks tote is one such design.

The design of the tote

The Pivoting Peaks tote is constructed in one piece, bottom-up, and finished with a wooden D-handle. Honestly, the handle style is up to your taste and liking. The pattern lends itself to utilizing any handle, a ready-to-use tote handle, and a crocheted handle of any length.

The bag has a round base with a pinwheel texture and look. The bottom of the bag alone measures 12’’. Then, the body is constructed in the round with the ‘peaks’ or arrow-like textured pattern. In a sense, the peaks are rotating on the axis of the center of the base. Thus, the name is derived from “Pivoting Peaks Tote.”

The body of the tote measures 10”, excluding the base. Since the bottom of the bag is round, it also adds a flexible height to the bag.

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Check out the Granny Square base tote series for free market-tote bag patterns.

Pattern Instructions

The pattern contains both written and diagram instructions. A couple of pictorials are also provided for ease of construction. The pattern has a lot of front post stitches and stitches made together. So, the level of the pattern is intermediate according to the Craft Yarn Council.

Pattern Testing

This is my first pattern to be put up on the Ravelry store or, for sale on that matter. I got a fantastic team of testers to test this pattern. I am forever grateful to them. Check out their beautiful projects below, And do check out their profile, they are awesome makers!

Vimala @vimalavignesh

Oty @itsrajutanmama

Bel. L @psalms_ninety1

Nandita Ashok @thequaintweave