Crochet 101: Class 3 – Combining Stitches: Market Tote Bag

Summary
Take your crochet skills to the next level in this third beginner-friendly class. You’ll combine chain stitches and single crochet to build structure and shape while working on your most functional project yet—a handmade market tote bag. This class focuses on using multiple stitches together to create form and durability, setting you up for more advanced projects down the road.

Description
In this 2-hour session, you’ll deepen your understanding of crochet by learning how to combine stitches within a single project. With live demonstrations and supportive, hands-on guidance, you’ll create the base and body of a cotton tote bag using chain stitches for spacing and single crochet for strength.

You’ll learn how stitch combinations can shape your work, how to read your stitches as you go, and how to maintain consistency throughout a larger-scale project. Crafted in soft and sturdy Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, your finished market bag will be as stylish as it is practical.

By the end of this class, you’ll:

• Practice combining chain stitches with single crochet for structural designs

• Understand how stitch choices affect fabric strength and stretch

• Recognize stitch placement and pattern repeat

• Work on maintaining consistent tension across different stitch types

• Continue developing project planning and finishing skills

What’s Included:
All materials are provided:

• Crochet hook

• Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn (100% mercerized cotton)

• Stitch markers

• Printed instructions for easy reference