Just one look at Celeste Young’s Bobbling Along Aran Tote will tempt you to pick up your hook and yarn to have a go at this (after you finish updating yourself on the happenings at the ‘ville of course!). Don’t let the idea of bobbles indimidate you if you’re a beginner crocheter. With a little patience, this pattern is completely within your reach!
Designer Celeste Young
Celeste goes by Celestial Seasonings on Crochetville. You can also find her at Warm Weather Knitting.
Materials:
Approx. 18 oz (1,100 yds) worsted weight yarn (model shown in Caron One Pound Yarn #581, Espresso
(2) 12” x 3” pieces of plastic canvas
Size H/8 hook
Button, approx. 7/8”
Gauge:
14 sts, 16 rows = 4” with H/8 hook
Finished size (excluding strap): 13” x 11” x 4”
Abbreviations:
Double FPDC: (yo, draw up a loop around intended stitch, yo and draw through two loops on hook) twice, yo and draw through three loops on hook.
Bobble: (yo, draw up a loop in intended stitch) four times, yo and draw through nine loops on hook.
Popcorn: work 4 dc in designated stitch, drop hook from loop and insert into top of first dc, insert into dropped loop, yo and pull through to close popcorn.
Front of tote:
Row 1: Ch 42, turn. Working into ridge side of chain, sc in second ridge from hook and in each ridge across (41 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around next sc, (**sc in next three sc, double FPDC around next sc, sc in next sc, double FPDC around next sc, sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around next sc,** sc in next three sc, FPDC around next sc) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 12 sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, sc in last 12 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around FPDC, (**sc in next two sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 3 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next two sc, FPDC around FPDC,** sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around FPDC) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 13 sc, (bobble in next sc, sc in next 13 sc) twice.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around FPDC, (**sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 2 sc, popcorn in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, FPDC around FPDC,** sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around FPDC) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Row 7: Rep row 3.
Row 8: Rep row 4.
Row 9: Rep row 5.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around next FPDC, (**sc in next three sc, double FPDC around next double FPDC, sc in next sc, double FPDC around next double FPDC, sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around next FPDC,** sc in next three sc, FPDC around next FPDC) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Rows 11-37: Rep rows 3-10 (four and a half diamond repeats completed)
Row 38: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, **FPDC around FPDC, sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 2 sc, popcorn in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, FPDC around FPDC,** sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 5 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Rows 39-42: Rep rows 7-10,
Rows 43-50: Rep rows 3-10, do not finish off. Evenly sc 42 stitches down left side of tote, finish off and weave in ends. Attach yarn to bottom right side and evenly sc 42 stitches up to top right corner, finish off and weave in ends (six diamond repeats completed).
Back and flap of tote:
Row 1: Ch 42, turn. Working into ridge side of chain, sc in second ridge from hook and in each ridge across (41 sc).
Row 2: Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around next sc, (**sc in next three sc, double FPDC around next sc, sc in next sc, double FPDC around next sc, sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around next sc,** sc in next three sc, FPDC around next sc) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 12 sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, sc in last 12 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around FPDC, (**sc in next two sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 3 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next two sc, FPDC around FPDC,** sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around FPDC) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 13 sc, (bobble in next sc, sc in next 13 sc) twice.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around FPDC, (**sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 2 sc, popcorn in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, FPDC around FPDC,** sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around FPDC) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Row 7: Rep row 3.
Row 8: Rep row 4.
Row 9: Rep row 5.
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, FPDC around next FPDC, (**sc in next three sc, double FPDC around next double FPDC, sc in next sc, double FPDC around next double FPDC, sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around next FPDC,** sc in next three sc, FPDC around next FPDC) twice, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Rows 11-77: Rep rows 3-10 (nine and a half diamond repeats completed).
Row 78: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, **FPDC around FPDC, sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 2 sc, popcorn in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, FPDC around FPDC,** sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Row 79: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 12 sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in ch 3 space, sc in next 4 sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, sc in last 12 sc.
Rows 80-82: Rep rows 8-10.
Row 83: Sc in each sc across, fasten off (ten diamond repeats completed).
With right side facing, join yarn to bottom right side of back/flap piece. Evenly sc 42 stitches up side to top of sixth diamond repeat, fasten off. Repeat directly across on opposite side.
Strap:
**this portion of the pattern may be adjusted to create a strap as long or short as you wish, but should be finished on an evenly numbered row.
Row 1: Ch 12, turn. Sc in second bump from hook and in ea bump across (11 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. (Sc in first sc, FPDC around next sc) twice, sc in next 3 sc, (FPDC around next sc, sc in next sc) twice.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. (Sc in first sc, sc in FPDC) twice, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, (sc in FPDC, sc in next sc) twice.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. (Sc in first sc, FPDC around next FPDC) twice, sc in next 3 sts, (FPDC around next FPDC, sc in next sc) twice.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. (Sc in first sc, sc in FPDC) twice, sc in next sc, bobble in next sc, sc in next sc, (sc in FPDC, sc in next sc) twice.
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Rows 7- 236: Rep rows 3-6, fasten off.
With right side facing, join yarn to bottom right side of strap piece. Evenly sc 42 stitches up side to top of twenty-fifth bobble row, fasten off. Repeat directly across on opposite side and on both sides at opposite end.
Base (make 2):
Row 1: Ch 12, turn. Sc in second ch from hook and in ea st across (11 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in ea sc across (11 sc).
Rows 3-42: Rep row 2, finish off.
Joining of base pieces: Holding the two base pieces tightly together and working into back loop of front piece edging and front loop of back piece edging, join yarn at right corner of short side. Sl st in first 11 sc, sl st in next 42 sc, sl st in next 11 sc, do not finish off. Trim both pieces of plastic canvas to fit and insert into open side, one piece on top of the other for added support. Sl st in next 42 sc to close base, sl st in first sl st, finish off.
Assembly:
With wrong sides of tote front and base together and working into back loop of base edging and front loop of tote front ch, join yarn at right corner. Sl st in ea st across to opposite corner (42 sts), do not finish off. With wrong sides of strap end and base together and working into back loop of base edging and front loop of strap ch, continue to sl st to opposite corner of strap (11 sc), do not finish off. Continue in this way around, being careful not to twist strap. Join with sl st to beginning sl st, fasten off. Base should be completely attached to tote.
Holding wrong sides of tote piece and strap together and working into back loop of tote edging and front loop of strap edging, join yarn at base and sl st up 42 sts in each corner. Fasten off each corner and tightly weave in ends, ensuring that pieces are well attached.
It is recommended to line the tote to prevent stretching. . . and to make the inside look pretty!
© 2006, Celeste Young.
'Round the 'Ville 
TY for the pattern, i seen the purse and LOVE it 🙂
i’ve soooo been waiting on this!!! i can’t wait to get one made!
Love this tote Celeste! I am now in the process of hunting some of the aran pattern to turn them into totes! Thanks for a wonderful idea:)
I’ve been waiting for this pattern too…TY so much I love it!!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you 🙂
Kewl! I’ve been waiting for your pattern. Thank you so much!
It’s beautiful, Celeste! Did you get the turtle pattern I sent?
Thank you Celeste! This is a gorgeous pattern. I don’t normally see much texture in crocheted items, but this proves how beautiful it can be 🙂
What a beautiful purse! I love aran stitches, and this tote really shows off some wonderful stitches. Great job, Celeste, and thanks so much for sharing the pattern.
I love this! I just knew it would be your pattern chosen. Huzzah!! 🙂
I think its a beautiful purse . I have been trying to make it myself . But I will keep trying.
Thank you so much for this lovely pattern. It’s a beautiful purse.
Yasmin
Beautiful tote, Celeste! Thanks for sharing your pattern!
This is SO cute! Purses are one of my fave things to crochet! Thanks for the new pattern!
That is a gorgeous purse! Thanks for sharing the pattern. I have the yarn and hook, and off I go to make it! =^)
CORRECTION TO PATTERN:
Row 78: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, **FPDC around FPDC, sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next 2 sc, popcorn in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, FPDC around FPDC,** sc in next 3 sc, FPDC around FPDC, sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next sc, double FPDC around double FPDC, sc in next sc, FPDC around FPDC, sc in next 3 sc, rep ** to ** once, sc in last sc.
Many thanks to Claire!!!
This is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try this pattern.
I just found this, and it’s just gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
Thank you for your free pattern. It’s gorgeous. I like it very much. I’ll wait for your new design. Your talent was awesome.
What a lovely bag! And thank you for giving us the pattern! I’m adding it to my list of “to do” projects!
The most awesome thing I have ever beheld. Must make it now! Thanks for sharing your hard work!
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Kiirs at Crochetville made your purse and linked to it here. It’s very beautiful! I love the stitches. Thank you for sharing it !
Thank you for sharing your pattern!!!
Lovely pattern. Thanks for the same. Have bookmarked it.
I really need some help im stuck on row 2 im following the steps just how it sais, but my stitches are coming up short, i keep retrying different ways and it either comes up short with extra stitches or either i need extra stitches please help, answer as soon as you can.
@naomi= it shouldn’t come up short, row 2 is right, are you sure your doing your first sc in the second ridge? if you count the stitches there are 41 stitches on row 2, have you counted your starting chain right?
also row 38 is sc in 3sc not sc in sc after the fpdc before the double fpdc you will see where i mean when you get that far.
hello! i would really love to make this beautiful bag, but i’m stuck,,, can you please tell me what “fpdc around fpdc” and “double fpdc around fpdc” means? i’m stuck on the start of row 4 (front tote),,,, thank you!
wonderful site btw =)
I also would like to know the answer to dee’s post above (#33 jan 18, 2013) I am trying to make this purse and it’s not lookin like the picture – I think I’m having the same problem???
I am having trouble with instructions for this purse on row 2, confused on how many times to repeat. can you please clarify?
Thank You
Kathy Ketron
Same here, confused on wording where it says “twice” after parentheses. Not sure what to repeat twice. Can someone please explain because no matter how I try it, the numbers aren’t coming up right. Thx
Go my answer from Celeste. Repeat what is in parentheses and make sure you follow her Double FPDC instructions at the top. I’m now struggling with row 4. 😢
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