Jane Austen Book Club Tote

Are you and your friends starting a book club?  Crochet this Jane Austen Book Club Tote to carry your favorite books with you!  This lovely crocheted tote is easy to make and a great project for crochet fans of all skill levels.  You could also use this crocheted tote bag as a purse or satchel for school.  Work up this bag in the featured lovely shade of purple or use your favorite yarn color to make your own Jane Austen-style book tote bag.

Materials:

• 4.50 Crochet Hook
• Tapestry or Wool Needle
• 8ply Yarn
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape

Instructions:
Approximately 10x11 inches (25x27 cm)

1. I started by doing a Slip Knot. Then I crocheted 70 chain stitches.
    
2. Chain 1, then skip 1 chain and single crochet into every chain. After making one row of single crochets, slip stitch both pieces together, but be sure not to twist it!
    
3. Then I started making Puff Stitches!... I just love them, they always look so cute and are so fun to make!  Start of by chaining 3, then crochet a Puff Stitch into the next stitch. Chain 2, skip 1 stitch then crochet a puff stitch. Continue doing this all the way around.
    
4.  After making 19 rows of puff stitch, I ended it off. Then taking my wool needle I sewed together the bottom of the 'round pouch'.
    
5. Now it was time to get started on the strap. I made 6 chain stitches.
    
6. I then started crocheting single crochets till the strap measured 125cm.
    
7. Taking your wool needle again, attach the long strap to either side of the bag.