olga jazzy

PLEAT TOTE

This fun summer crochet tote is an exploration of dynamic origami

featuring a classic granny square technique combined with unique

properties of raffia yarn. Designed construction has been created for

smooth shaping and intuitive assembly. Transform the finished fabric into

a sturdy stylish accessory in either of the provided 4 sizes. This tote

can be easily folded for storing and travel to suit any occasion from

beach going or the night out!

by olga buraya-kefelian
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SKILL LEVEL Four sizes are provided to create the tote size of your pref-
Intermediate erence and needs, depending on style of handles/purse
strap you choose.
SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large) Stitch count provided is for counting the hdc sts.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS GAUGE

(steamed, seamed) 20 sts and 12 rows in 4” / 10 cm in hdc pattern worked in
Width (at the tote opening) approx. 9 (12½, 15, 18½)” / the round, measured once dry after blocking
23 (32, 38, 47) cm 20 sts and 12 rows in 4” / 10 cm in Slipped hdc pattern
Length approx. 8½ (11¾, 14½, 17¾)” / 21.5 (30, 37, 45) for the tote bottom, measured once dry after blocking
cm (worked for bottom Version A)
Depth 3 (4, 4, 5½)” / 7.5 (10, 10, 14) cm 20 sts and 15 rows in 4” / 10 cm in Centered hdc pat-
tern for the tote bottom, measured once dry after blocking
YARN (worked for bottom Version B)
ISPIE “Raffia” (100% viscose); 273 yds / 250 m per 120
g / 4.23 oz; TECHNIQUES
1 (2, 3, 4) rolls; Magic Ring/ Amigurumi Ring
View video tutorial for this technique here.
Extra Small tote is shown in color “Lavender” final weight 89 g
(with crochet braided cord handles - additional 16 g) Invisibly Joining Raffia Ends
Small tote is shown in color “Dusty Rose” - final weight 178 g View video tutorial for this technique here.
Medium tote is shown in color “Khaki” - final weight 251g
How to work Short Rows in hdc
OR use 237 (539, 818, 990) yds / 217 (493, 748, 905) m View video tutorial for this technique here.
of any other raffia yarn in similar weight and properties.
Slipped hdc pattern
Yardage listed includes 10% padding for swatching. (2 row repeat)
View video tutorial for this technique here.
Use coupon code 9FCVYMAPXJ04 to get 5% off your pur-
chase when buying Ispie Raffia on the official US website. Centered hdc pattern
https://www.roookies.net/ (1 row repeat)
View video tutorial for this technique here.
CROCHET HOOK
Size D/3.0 (3.25 mm) ABBREVIATIONS
Size E/4.0 (3.5 mm) (optional) for Slipped hdc pattern ch(s) - chain(s)
only est - established
hdc - half double crochet
OR use size to obtain gauge rem - remaining
sl st - slip stitch
NOTIONS sp - space
Removable stitch marker or pin st(s) - stitch(es)
Tapestry needle
A set of 24” / 60 cm (or your preferred length) handles DIRECTIONS
FRONT PANEL
NOTES Make Magic/Amigurumi Ring.
This tote is constructed out of two modified granny Watch video tutorial for the Magic/Amigurumi Ring here.
squares using half double crochet (hdc) pattern that is
worked at first in the round and then using short rows, Rnd 1: (Pull 1 loop from center of the ring, yarn over, pull
where each row begins with a new thread of raffia. 1 more loop from the center of the ring, complete these 3
loops as hdc], ch 3, *4 hdc, ch 3; work from * a total of 3
Tote’s bottom is created separately, worked flat in either times, 3 hdc, carefully pull to close the ring, leaving center
of the two provided versions of half double crochet stitch pinhole opening approx. ½” / 1.25 cm wide, sl st into top
patterns. Once both panels (front and back) of the tote of first hdc. 16 sts.
are finished, they are first steamed, then pleated. The
sides are then seamed, and the top part is attached to the Watch video tutorial for the end of your Rnd 1 and beginning of
bottom. Once the tote is completely dry, the handles are Rnd 2 here.
stitched at the opening of the tote. The unique construc-
tion allows for the tote to collapse and fold origami-style Watch video tutorial for detail in Rnd 2 here.
which makes it perfect for packing when traveling.

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Rnd 2: Slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into Rnd 10: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
same sp, 1 hdc into 3-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 3-ch sp, hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
2 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 2 hdc, 1 hdc into 3-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 14 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 14 hdc, 1 hdc into
into same 3-ch sp, 5 hdc, 1 hdc into 3-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 29 hdc, 1 hdc into
into same 3-ch sp, 2 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 2 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 14 hdc, ch 1, skip
3-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 3-ch sp, 4 hdc, sl st into top 1, 14 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch
of first st. 26 sts. sp, 28 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 122 sts.

Watch video tutorial for the end of your Rnd 2 and beginning of Continue for size Extra Small ONLY:
Rnd 3 here. SHORT ROWS (4 rows)
Row 11 (RS): Sl st into next 2 sts, place locking marker or
Rnd 3: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the pin on the last st (this will indicate the side each row will
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc now begin at), slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
into same 2-ch sp, 8 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, *32 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 7 hdc, sl st same 2-ch sp; rep from * 1 time more, 32 hdc, 1 hdc into
into top of first hdc. 40 sts. 2-ch sp, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
tapestry needle weave in the end. 102 sts.
Rnd 4: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc From this point every row in this section will begin with re-
into same 2-ch sp, 5 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 5 hdc, 1 hdc into joining raffia, leaving tail.
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 11 hdc, 1 hdc into
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 5 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, Row 12: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull
5 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
10 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 50 sts. into same sp, 16 hdc (weaving in raffia end right away if
preferred), ch 1, skip 1, 17 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2,
Rnd 5: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 35 hdc, 1 hdc into same 2-ch
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 17 hdc, ch 1, skip 1,
into same 2-ch sp, 14 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc 17 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 13 hdc, sl st tapestry needle weave in the end. 107 sts.
into top of first hdc. 64 sts.
Row 13: Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop,
Rnd 6: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp,
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc 35 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
into same 2-ch sp, 8 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 8 hdc, 1 hdc into 38 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 17 hdc, 1 hdc into 36 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 8 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, tapestry needle weave in the end. 114 sts.
8 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
16 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 74 sts. Row 14: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull
out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
Rnd 7: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the into same sp, 16 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 20 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 41 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
into same 2-ch sp, 20 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 20 hdc, ch 1, skip 1,
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 19 hdc, sl st 17 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
into top of first hdc. 88 sts. tapestry needle weave in the end. 119 sts. Resume work at
“Continue for ALL”.
Rnd 8: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc ALL OTHER SIZES:
into same 2-ch sp, 11 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 11 hdc, 1 hdc into Rnd 11: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 23 hdc, 1 hdc into hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 11 hdc, ch 1, skip into same 2-ch sp, 32 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc
1, 11 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 31 hdc, sl st
sp, 22 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 98 sts. into top of first hdc. 136 sts.

Rnd 9: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the Rnd 12: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
into same 2-ch sp, 26 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 17 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 17 hdc, 1 hdc into
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 25 hdc, sl st 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 35 hdc, 1 hdc into
into top of first hdc. 112 sts. 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 17 hdc, ch 1, skip
1, 17 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch
sp, 34 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 146 sts.

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Rnd 13: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 29 hdc, ch 1, skip 1,
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc 23 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
into same 2-ch sp, 38 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc tapestry needle weave in the end. 167 sts. Resume work
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 37 hdc, sl st at “Continue for ALL”.
into top of first hdc. 160 sts.
Continue for sizes Medium and Large ONLY:
Rnd 14: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the Rnd 15: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
into same 2-ch sp, 20 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 20 hdc, 1 hdc into into same 2-ch sp, 44 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 41 hdc, 1 hdc into into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 43 hdc, sl st
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 20 hdc, ch 1, skip into top of first hdc. 184 sts.
1, 20 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch
sp, 40 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 170 sts. Rnd 16: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
Continue for size Small ONLY: into same 2-ch sp, 23 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 23 hdc, 1 hdc into
SHORT ROWS (6 rows) 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 47 hdc, 1 hdc into
Row 15: Sl st into next 2 sts, place locking marker or pin 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 23 hdc, ch 1, skip
on the last st (this will indicate the side each row will now 1, 23 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch
begin at), slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc sp, 46 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 194 sts.
into 2-ch sp, *44 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into
same 2-ch sp; rep from * 1 time more, 44 hdc, 1 hdc into Rnd 17: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
2-ch sp, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
tapestry needle weave in the end. 138 sts. into same 2-ch sp, 50 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 49 hdc, sl st
From this point every row in this section will begin with re- into top of first hdc. 208 sts.
joining raffia, leaving tail.
Rnd 18: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the
Row 16: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 26 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 26 hdc, 1 hdc into
into same sp, 22 hdc (weaving in raffia end right away if 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 53 hdc, 1 hdc into
preferred), ch 1, skip 1, 23 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 26 hdc, ch 1, skip
1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 47 hdc, 1 hdc into same 2-ch 1, 26 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch
sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 23 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, sp, 52 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 218 sts.
23 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
tapestry needle weave in the end. 143 sts. Continue for size Medium ONLY:
SHORT ROWS (6 rows)
Row 17: Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop, Row 19 (RS): Sl st into next 2 sts, place locking marker or
slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp, pin on the last st (this will indicate the side each row will
47 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, now begin at), slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1
50 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, hdc into 2-ch sp, *56 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
48 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using into same 2-ch sp; rep from * 1 time more, 56 hdc, 1 hdc
tapestry needle weave in the end. 150 sts. into 2-ch sp, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then
using tapestry needle weave in the end. 174 sts.
Row 18: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull
out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc From this point every row in this section will begin with re-
into same sp, 22 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 26 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch joining raffia, leaving tail.
sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 53 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 26 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, Row 20 (RS): Insert hook into first hdc through the top
23 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using and pull out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook,
tapestry needle weave in the end. 155 sts. 1 hdc into same sp, 28 hdc (weaving in raffia end right
away if preferred), ch 1, skip 1, 29 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
Row 19: Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop, sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 59 hdc, 1 hdc into
slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp, same 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 29 hdc, ch 1,
50 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, skip 1, 29 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then
56 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, using tapestry needle weave in the end. 179 sts.
51 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
tapestry needle weave in the end. 162 sts. Row 21 (RS): Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop,
slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp,
Row 20: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull 59 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc 62 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
into same sp, 22 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 29 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch 60 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 59 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch tapestry needle weave in the end. 186 sts.

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fax or email. Class use and/or translations are allowed only with the express written permission of Olga Buraya-Kefelian. For questions, please contact at info@olgajazzy.com www.olgajazzy.com
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Row 22 (RS): Insert hook into first hdc through the top From this point every row in this section will begin with re-
and pull out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, joining raffia, leaving tail.
1 hdc into same sp, 28 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 32 hdc, 1 hdc
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 65 hdc, 1 hdc Row 24: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 32 hdc, ch 1, out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
skip 1, 29 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then into same sp, 34 hdc (weaving in raffia end right away if
using tapestry needle weave in the end. 191 sts. preferred), ch 1, skip 1, 35 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2,
1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 71 hdc, 1 hdc into same 2-ch
Row 23 (RS): Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop, sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 35 hdc, ch 1, skip 1,
slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 35 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
62 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, tapestry needle weave in the end. 215 sts.
68 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
63 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using Row 25: Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop,
tapestry needle weave in the end. 198 sts. slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp,
71 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
Row 24 (RS): Insert hook into first hdc through the top 74 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
and pull out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 72 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
1 hdc into same sp, 28 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 35 hdc, 1 hdc tapestry needle weave in the end. 222 sts.
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 71 hdc, 1 hdc
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 35 hdc, ch 1, Row 26: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull
skip 1, 29 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
using tapestry needle weave in the end. 203 sts. Resume into same sp, 34 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 38 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
work at “Continue for ALL”. sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 77 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 38 hdc, ch 1, skip 1,
Continue for size Large ONLY: 35 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
Row 19: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the tapestry needle weave in the end. 227 sts.
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc
into same 2-ch sp, 56 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc Row 27: Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop,
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 55 hdc, sl st slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp,
into top of first hdc. 232 sts. 74 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
80 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
Row 20: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the 75 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc tapestry needle weave in the end. 234 sts.
into same 2-ch sp, 29 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 29 hdc, 1 hdc into
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 59 hdc, 1 hdc into Row 28: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 29 hdc, ch 1, skip out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
1, 29 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch into same sp, 34 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 41 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
sp, 58 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 242 sts. sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 83 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 41 hdc, ch 1, skip 1,
Row 21: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the 35 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, *1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc tapestry needle weave in the end. 239 sts.
into same 2-ch sp, 62 hdc; rep from * 3 times more, 1 hdc
into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 61 hdc, sl st Row 29: Insert hook into second hdc, pull out a loop,
into top of first hdc. 256 sts. slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into same sp,
77 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
Row 22: Sl st into next st, slightly elongate the loop on the 86 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp,
hook, 1 hdc into same sp, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc 78 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
into same 2-ch sp, 32 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 32 hdc, 1 hdc into tapestry needle weave in the end. 246 sts.
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 65 hdc, 1 hdc into
2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 32 hdc, ch 1, skip Row 30: Insert hook into first hdc through the top and pull
1, 32 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch out a loop, slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
sp, 64 hdc, sl st into top of next st. 266 sts. into same sp, 34 hdc, ch 1, skip 1, 44 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 89 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch
SHORT ROWS (8 rows) sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into same 2-ch sp, 44 hdc, ch 1, skip 1,
Row 23: Sl st into next 2 sts, place locking marker or pin 35 hdc, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
on the last st (this will indicate the side each row will now tapestry needle weave in the end. 251 sts.
begin at), slightly elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc
into 2-ch sp, *68 hdc, 1 hdc into 2-ch sp, ch 2, 1 hdc into
same 2-ch sp; rep from * 1 time more, 68 hdc, 1 hdc into
2-ch sp, ch 1. Cut thread, pull thread through, then using
tapestry needle weave in the end. 210 sts.

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fax or email. Class use and/or translations are allowed only with the express written permission of Olga Buraya-Kefelian. For questions, please contact at info@olgajazzy.com www.olgajazzy.com
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Continue for ALL: FINISHING

Make BACK PANEL same as FRONT PANEL. Making sure Assembly
to maintain gauge. The blocking process will aid later to Watch video tutorial for this technique here.
make them as identical as possible.
Steam both panels to measurements, making sure that
BOTTOM they are symmetrical. Steam the tote’s bottom to even out
Version A (Slipped hdc) the edges. Allow to dry. Then steam the horizontal lines
Watch video tutorial for Slipped Half Double Crochet stitch into mountain folds on the WS, and steam the diagonal
pattern here. lines into mountain folds on the RS on each of the front
and back panels. Allow to dry.
Note: This stitch pattern staggers. The beginning and
end of this stitch pattern will shift on every RS row, make Watch video tutorial for this technique here.
sure to count your sts after each RS row. When inserting a With WS facing and beginning at the bottom of the tote’s
crochet hook on RS, make sure that you have 4 strands of panels working towards the tote’s opening, seam the side
raffia on the hook before you work your hdc. edges together using slip stitch method, overlapping the
panels and going through edgemost loop on each side.
Ch 33 (44, 57, 69).
Using locking markers or pins, pin the tote bottom part
Row 1 (RS): Elongate the loop on the hook, 1 hdc into the around the top part of the tote, aligning each point of the
first st bump, resume work going through the bumps of bottom with the diagonal line.
the chain, 32 (44, 56, 68) hdc. Total 33 (45, 57, 69) hdc.
Watch video tutorial for this technique here.
Row 2 (WS): (Using larger size hook if needed), work sl st Option 1:
loosely into each st of the row to end. With WS facing, seam along longer sides of the tote’s bot-
tom to the top part using slip stitch method, overlapping
Row 3: (Resume with smaller size hook), elongate the loop and going through edgemost loop on each side. Turn the
on the hook, 1 hdc into the same sp (into 2nd hdc st), tote inside out. With RS facing, seam along the narrow sec-
32 (44, 56, 68) hdc, making sure last hdc is worked into tion of the bottom on each side using slip stitch method,
center of hdc from row below. pressing both WS facing each other. Weave in ends.

Row 4: (Using larger size hook if needed), work sl st loose- Option 2:

ly into each st of the row to end, making sure to catch the With RS facing and using slip stitch method, seam all
2 loops of 1st hdc from row below. around the bottom, overlapping and going through edge-
Row 5: (Resume with smaller size hook), elongate the loop most loop when working along longer sides of the bottom.
on the hook, 1 hdc into the same sp, 32 (44, 56, 68) hdc. Then when working along narrow sections of the bottom,
press both WS sides facing each other to seam along the
Work Rows 2-5 until a total of 8 (12, 12, 16) RS rows have rows. Weave in ends.
been worked (including Row 1), ending with a RS row.
Edge Slip Stitch around tote opening.
Version B (Centered hdc) Watch video tutorial for this technique here.
Watch video tutorial for Centered Half Double Crochet stitch
pattern here. Crochet Braided Cord Handles (optional)
Watch video tutorial for this technique here.
Ch 35 (46, 59, 71).
Cut 6 strands of raffia, each measuring approx. 7 yds.
Row 1 (RS): Resume work beginning at the bump of the This will yield a rope-like handle approx. 13” / 33 cm long.
3rd chain, 32 (44, 56, 68) hdc. Total 33 (45, 57, 69) sts. Each cord is worked with 3 strands of raffia held together
and size I/9.0 (5.5 mm) hook.
Rows 2-11 (2-15, 2-15, 2-20): Ch 2, skip first hdc from Make a slip knot and place it on the hook. Ch 2, *turn
row below, (insert hook into center of next hdc sts from chain to the side from front to back, insert crochet hook
previous row) 32 (44, 56, 68) hdc, making sure last hdc is into first leg top to bottom, and work a single crochet;
worked into top ch of the “ch 2” from previous row. work from * for a total of 72 times (36 repeats if counted
on one of the sides) or until rope measures approx 13” /
33 cm long. Cut raffia threads, and pull them through the
loop on crochet hook. Weave in the ends.

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Raffia Reinforcement
Watch video tutorial for this technique here.

You can choose to reinforce your tote using school glue

and water solution if desired. Dilute 1 part glue to 2 parts
of water in a spray bottle. Shake it well. Apply to top
triangle of the tote on the inside and the outside (or the
entire tote if desired), rub the solution in slightly. Let dry
completely. The solution dries clear, leaving fabric stiff.
Over time this process can be repeated if desired.

Once all seaming is completed, fold the tote and steam

all the seams and edges again. Let dry completely. Attach
handles. Enjoy your new tote!

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fax or email. Class use and/or translations are allowed only with the express written permission of Olga Buraya-Kefelian. For questions, please contact at info@olgajazzy.com www.olgajazzy.com