About the designer…
Hi, my name is Ruthie Smith and I’m the designer, creator, and owner of Teal Dragonfly Creations. I reside in beautiful Montana with my husband, two children, mom, and several fur babies. I opened a local yarn shop in 2021 and when I’m not crocheting and teaching classes I can be found sewing with my mom, participating in church activities, quilting, reading, and hiking.
I’ve been crocheting since the age of 6, when I was taught by my grandma. My passion for crochet has only grown throughout the years and then in 2019 I began writing down my patterns to share with the world; but I have been designing them for years. My favorite patterns to create are dragonfly inspired as the dragonfly is elegant, graceful, enchanting, and a sign of change, transformation, and adaptability.
About the design…
This bag design was inspired by my love for the Griddle Stitch texture and seeing Kathy’s amazing idea for her pockets. I knew I had to design something that could use the pockets and be useful for myself, my customers, my crocheting friends, and my non-crocheting friends. The functionality of this pattern makes it perfect for everyone.
You can use it as a project bag, diaper bag, purse, gift wrapping bag with a bonus use, a shopping bag, and so much more. The base of the Dancing Grace Tote really helps this bag stand out from others because of the “knit” look; which is actually designed for strength. The amazing texture and sturdy handle also make this pattern stand apart from others.
Where to get the PDF’s
The main version (with a plain panel) will remain free on this blog. You can purchase the following versions and bundles:
Use CODE DancingGraceKKBlog for 5% off
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Use CODE: TDCDancingGrace for 10% off the Collection Bundle
As the other versions become available, they will be linked below!
Upcoming Totes in the Collection:
We cannot wait until you see all the variations of the tote! The upcoming totes will have bobble graph designs on one panel. See below for sneak peeks (as available) and tentative dates!
Make sure you are following Teal Dragonfly Creations so you do not miss a single mod!
Dancing Grace Dragonfly Tote:
Get the PDF on Etsy.
Get the PDF on Ravelry.
PDF Collection on Ravelry.
Dancing Grace Heart Tote: June 17th
***The rest of these release dates are tentative and will be updated periodically!
Dancing Grace Flower Tote: July 1st
Dancing Grace Cactus Tote: July 15th
Dancing Grace Star Tote: July 29th
Dancing Grace Tree Tote: August 12th
Dancing Grace Cross Tote: August 26th
Dancing Grace Coffee Tote: September 9th
Materials:
- 425 yards Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn or similar worsted weight #4 (I used Sea Blue & Antique Teal)
- J/10 6mm hook
- tapestry needle
- scissors
- 6 stitch markers
- Optional: Sew on Pocket for outside of Pouch.
Use CODE DGTPOCKETS5 At check out for 5% off.
Pattern Key:
- 3L – 3rd loop
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- xsc – crossed single crochet (see Special Stitch Instructions)
- WS – wrong side
Pattern Notes:
1) This pattern is written in US terms.
2) This pattern is written in rounds.
3) This pattern uses the Griddle Stitch (see chart on in special stitch instructions)
4) Pay attention to whether or not you turn for each round.
5) Join each round with a slip stitch or an invisible slip stitch, your preference. Joins are not written for each round.
5) Rounds 3-37 will have 96 stitches each round
6) Rounds 38-45 will have 198 stitches each round
7) The chain at the beginning of the round does not count towards the stitch count.
8) I mark where I changed colors with (CC)
Skill Level:
Intermediate Skill Level
There is no video for the pattern. Advanced beginners will be able to complete the Dancing Grace Tote, but I label the design as Intermediate as some beginners may need to look up stitches.
Gauge:
15 sts x 13 patterned rows = 4”
Finished Measurements:
13 ½” wide by 13 ½” tall w/o straps, 26 ¼” tall w/straps.
Special Stitch Instructions:
Crossed Single Crochet (xsc): Skip the 1st stitch, single crochet into the next stitch, then single crochet in the stitch you skipped. Repeat these steps per the pattern.
Griddle Stitch Chart:
Pattern:
Round 1 (WS): ch 41, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 38 sts, 3 sc in next st, working on back side of beginning ch, sc in next 38 sts, 2 sc in beginning ch, TURN (82)
Round 2 (RS): ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 39 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 38 sts, 2 sc in last st, TURN (87)
Round 3 (WS): ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 39 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 38 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, TURN (96)
Round 4 (RS): ch 1, hdc in each st around, DO NOT TURN
Rounds 5-9 (RS): ch 1, hdc in 3L in each st around, DO NOT TURN
Round 10 (RS): ch 1, hdc in 3L in each st around, (CC), TURN
Round 11 (WS): ch 1, dc in same st, sc in next st, [dc in next st, sc in next st], repeat around, DO NOT TURN
Round 12 (WS): ch 1, sc in same st, dc in next st, [sc in next st, dc in next st], repeat around, DO NOT TURN
Round 13 (WS): ch 1, dc in same st, sc in next st, [dc in next st, sc in next st], repeat around, DO NOT TURN
Rounds 14-32: repeat rounds 12 & 13, ending on 12
Round 33: ch 1, dc in same st, sc in next st, [dc in next st, sc in next st], repeat around, TURN
Round 34 (RS): ch 1, hdc in each st around, DO NOT TURN
Rounds 35-37 (RS): ch 1, hdc in 3L in each st around, DO NOT TURN
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Now to make the straps…
*Lay your bag flat, place 1st stitch marker in far-left stitch, place 2nd stitch marker in far-right stitch, count 9 stitches from the 1st stitch marker in both directions and place 3rd and 4th stitch markers, count 9 stitches from the 2nd stitch marker in both directions and place 5th and 6th stitch markers, there should be 29 stitches between 3rd and 5th stitch markers and 4th and 6th stitch markers (see photo on below for proper placement).
Placement for stitch markers – right corner close up.
Placement for attaching yarn for straps – Left corners-;
*Attach yarn to front left stitch marker with a single crochet in the 3rd loop
Round 38 (RS): sc in 3L in next 18 sts, ch 80 (ensure you don’t twist your ch), sk 29 sts, attach ch to next st (marked with next st marker) with a sc in 3L, sc in 3L in next 18 sts, ch 80(ensure you don’t twist your ch), sk 29 sts, attach ch to next st (marked with next st marker) with a sl st in the beginning sc, DO NOT TURN (198)
Round 39 (RS): ch 1, sc in next 18 sts, sc in back bump of ch 80, sc in next 18 sts, sc in back bump of ch 80, DO NOT TURN
Round 40 (WS): ch 1, xsc in each st around, TURN
Round 41 (RS): ch 1, xsc in each st around, TURN
Round 42 (WS): ch 1, xsc in each st around, TURN
Round 43 (RS): ch 1, xsc in each st around, TURN
Round 44 (WS): ch 1, xsc in each st around, TURN
Round 45 (RS): ch 1, sc in each st around, DO NOT TURN
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Attaching the Pocket:
*Place your pocket where you would like it on your bag (inside or out). Next, pin your pocket in place to ensure it stays where you’d like it. Then, using a scrap piece of yarn, whip stitch the pocket in place. To create an X look (like shown in the picture) reverse your whip stitch and go back to the beginning hole.
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And there you go! You have a beautiful Dancing Grace Tote!
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