Rasta Tote Bag

For this Rasta bag you will need the following supplies:
Red Heart Super Saver in Black, Yellow, Red, and Green.
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stitch Marker
Size J 6.00mm Hook

You will need to know the following stitches:
CH-chain
SL-Slip Stitch
HDC-Half Double Crochet
MR/C-Magic Ring/Circle

Now, let’s get started!
You may slip stitch and chain 1 at the end of each round, or work continuously.

(In Black)
Round 1: Make MR/C, work 10 HDC inside. (10)
Round 2: Work 2 HDC in each stitch around. (20)
Round 3: Work 1 HDC in the first stitch, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (30)
Round 4: Work 1 HDC in the first 2 stitches, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (40)
Round 5: Work 1 HDC in the first 3 stitches, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (50)
Round 6: Work 1 HDC in the first 4 stitches, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (60)
Round 7: Work 1 HDC in the first 5 stitches, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (70)
Round 8: Work 1 HDC in the first 6 stitches, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (80)
Round 9: Work 1 HDC in the first 7 stitches, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (90)
Round 10: Work 1 HDC in the first 8 stitches, then 2 HDC in the next. Repeat around. (100)
Rounds 11-16: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around. (100)
Change colors
Rounds 17-20: With Red, work 1 HDC in next 33 stitches. With Yellow, work 1 HDC in next 33 stitches. With Green, work 1 HDC in last 33 stitches. (100)
Change color to Black
Rounds 21-22: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around. (100)
Change Colors
Rounds 23-26: With Yellow, work 1 HDC in next 33 stitches. With Green, work 1 HDC in next 33 stitches. With Red, work 1 HDC in last 33 stitches. (100)
Change color to Black
Rounds 27-28: Work 1 HDC in each stitch around. (100)
Change Colors
Rounds 29-32: With Green, work 1 HDC in next 33 stitches. With Red, work 1 HDC in next 33 stitches. With Yellow, work 1 HDC in last 33 stitches. (100)
Change color to Black
Rounds 33-34: Work 1 HDC in each st around. (100)
Now you will make the strap, do not finish off.

Strap:
In Black
Row 1: Ch 1, work 1 HDC in the next 12 stitches, ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-50: HDC in next 12 stitches, ch 1 Turn
When you have completed row 50, fold bag in half. Lay strap flat on top of itself so the end of the strap meets the top of the bag on the other side. SL in the 12 stitches along the top of the bag. Finish off and weave in ends.

You may sell any bags you make. Please feel free to share this pattern. You may not claim it as your own or sell the pattern. If you make a bag from this pattern, I’d love to see photos!