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Blush pink daisy tote crochet pattern

Daisy motif tote worked in single crochet (UK: double crochet) tapestry colourwork, with both US and UK stitch terms given.

Blush pink daisy tote crochet pattern
Skill
Intermediate to Advanced
Time
18-25 hours
Yarn weight
Worsted/DK
Hook
4.0 mm

Intermediate to Advanced

What the original write-up called it. Nothing here is graded again.

Worsted/DK

What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.

18-25 hours

What the original page reckoned. Your own pace is the one that matters.

About this pattern

This is a colourwork tote worked entirely in single crochet (UK: double crochet), featuring daisy motifs in tapestry technique that circle the bag's blush pink body. It measures roughly 11 by 9 inches with an 18 cm base, plus two 12-inch handles. Suited to intermediate-to-advanced crocheters comfortable with continuous rounds and multiple yarn colours, it takes an estimated 18 to 25 hours to complete.

This bucket-style tote is built from single crochet (UK: double crochet) worked in continuous rounds, with tapestry colourwork carrying four colours through the stitches to form daisy motifs that wrap the entire bag. The stitch itself is simple and repetitive; the real challenge sits in managing the colour changes cleanly while keeping tension even across the twenty-one rounds of patterning that make up the main design.

Construction starts with an oval base built through increase rounds, before continuing upward in continuous rounds to shape the body. A back-loop-only round marks the join between base and sides, giving a crisp ledge. The colourwork section sits mid-body, followed by a plain upper section and a top edge, with two separately worked handles seamed on afterward and a flower charm with beaded tassel added as a final detail.

Materials

  • Main Color (MC) Blush Pink: approximately 350 yards or 320 meters
  • Color A (CA) White: approximately 180 yards or 165 meters
  • Color B (CB) Yellow: approximately 30 yards or 27 meters
  • Color C (CC) Green: approximately 40 yards or 37 meters

Yarn suggestions that work beautifully

  • Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Rose, White, Buttercup, and Fern. This mercerized cotton has excellent stitch definition and is machine washable. You will need 2 skeins of Rose and 1 skein each of the other colors.
  • Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK held double, or their Cotton Worsted line, in Dusty Rose, Pure White, Daffodil Yellow, and Grass Green.
  • WeCrochet Shine Worsted in Blush, White, Canary, and Pistachio. The cotton modal blend gives a lovely subtle sheen.

Important

  • Avoid fuzzy or textured yarns like chenille or boucle. They will hide your pretty daisy motifs.
  • US Size G-6 / 4.0 mm crochet hook (or size needed to match gauge)
  • At least 4 stitch markers
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Scissors
  • 2 wooden beads , approximately 12 mm diameter

Optional

  • stiff interfacing or plastic canvas (3.5 inch diameter) for base stability

The list is the pattern's own wording.

Instructions

Every round is printed as the pattern wrote it, brackets and all. Open the key beside a round to see only the short forms that round uses.

Base

The base is an oval worked in joined, turned rounds.

Foundation Chain: Using MC, ch 19.

  1. Round 1

    (RS): Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17 across, work 3 sc in last ch (corner), rotate work and sc 16 back along the opposite side of foundation chain, work 2 sc in same ch as first sc (corner). Sl st to first sc to join. Ch 1, turn. (38 sc)

    Key4
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
    RS
    right side (the outside of your work)
  2. Round 2

    Sc 17, work 2 sc in each of next 3 sts (corner), sc 15, work 2 sc in each of next 3 sts (corner), sl st to first sc. Ch 1, turn. (44 sc)

    Key3
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  3. Round 3

    Sc 17, (sc, inc) 3 times (corner), sc 15, (sc, inc) 3 times (corner), sl st to first sc. Ch 1, turn. (50 sc)

    Key4
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    inc
    increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  4. Round 4

    Sc 17, (sc 2, inc) 3 times (corner), sc 15, (sc 2, inc) 3 times (corner), sl st to first sc. Ch 1, turn. (56 sc)

    Key4
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    inc
    increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  5. Round 5

    Sc 17, (sc 3, inc) 3 times (corner), sc 15, (sc 3, inc) 3 times (corner), sl st to first sc. Ch 1, turn. (62 sc)

    Key4
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    inc
    increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  6. Round 6

    Sc 17, (sc 4, inc) 3 times (corner), sc 15, (sc 4, inc) 3 times (corner), sl st to first sc. Ch 1, turn. (68 sc)

    Key4
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    inc
    increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  7. Round 7

    Sc 17, (sc 5, inc) 3 times (corner), sc 15, (sc 5, inc) 3 times (corner), sl st to first sc. Do not turn. (74 sc)

    Key3
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    inc
    increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops

Your completed base should measure approximately 7 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

Bag Body

Transition Round: Do not join or turn. Begin working in continuous rounds. Place a marker in your first stitch and move it up each round. The right side faces outward.

  1. Round 1

    Sc in each sc around, working into the back loop only of each stitch. (74 sc)Working in BLO creates that crisp ledge between the base and sides.

    Key2
    BLO
    back loop only: work into just the back loop of the stitch
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  2. (74)
    Round 2

    through 5: Sc in each sc around in both loops. (74 sc each round)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  3. Round 6

    Continue in MC. Begin carrying CA, CB, and CC inside your stitches to prepare for colorwork. (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops

Handles (Make 2)

Foundation Chain: Using MC, ch 7.

  1. Round 1

    Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

    Key2
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  2. (6)
    Round 2

    through 60: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc each row)

    Key2
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  3. Round 61

    Sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving a 12 inch tail. (6 sc) Each handle measures approximately 12 inches long and 1.25 inches wide.

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops

Optional reinforcement: Fold handle lengthwise and whipstitch the long edges together for double thickness.

Attachment: Position each handle centered on its panel, with ends about 2.5 inches from each side edge and 1 round below the rim. The handle ends should overlap the inside by about 1.5 inches. Sew securely with a rectangle of stitches.

Colorwork Rounds (Daisy Motifs)

The motif repeats every 37 stitches, giving you daisies on both front and back. Each round is written as color runs. The slash (/) separates front and back repeats.

  1. Round 7

    MC 5, W 5, MC 3, W 5, MC 3, W 5, MC 11 / MC 5, W 5, MC 3, W 5, MC 3, W 5, MC 11 (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  2. Round 8

    MC 3, W 7, MC 1, W 7, MC 1, W 7, MC 11 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  3. Round 9

    MC 2, W 8, MC 1, W 7, MC 1, W 8, MC 10 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  4. Round 10

    MC 2, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 1, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 1, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 9 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  5. Round 11

    MC 2, W 2, Y 3, W 2, MC 1, W 2, Y 3, W 2, MC 1, W 2, Y 3, W 2, MC 12 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  6. Round 12

    MC 2, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 1, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 1, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 9 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  7. Round 13

    MC 2, W 8, MC 1, W 7, MC 1, W 8, MC 10 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  8. Round 14

    MC 3, W 7, MC 1, W 7, MC 1, W 7, MC 11 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  9. Round 15

    MC 5, W 5, MC 3, W 5, MC 3, W 5, MC 11 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  10. Round 16

    MC 7, W 3, MC 5, W 3, MC 5, W 3, MC 11 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  11. Round 17

    MC 7, W 1, G 1, W 1, MC 5, W 1, G 1, W 1, MC 5, W 1, G 1, W 1, MC 11 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  12. Round 18

    MC 6, G 3, MC 5, G 3, MC 5, G 3, MC 12 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  13. Round 19

    MC 6, G 1, MC 1, G 1, MC 5, G 1, MC 1, G 1, MC 5, G 1, MC 1, G 1, MC 12 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  14. Round 20

    MC 37 / MC 37 (74 sc, all MC)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  15. Round 21

    MC 5, W 3, MC 7, W 3, MC 7, W 3, MC 9 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  16. Round 22

    MC 4, W 5, MC 5, W 5, MC 5, W 5, MC 8 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  17. Round 23

    MC 3, W 7, MC 3, W 7, MC 3, W 7, MC 7 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  18. Round 24

    MC 3, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 1, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 1, W 3, Y 3, W 3, MC 9 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  19. Round 25

    MC 3, W 7, MC 3, W 7, MC 3, W 7, MC 7 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  20. Round 26

    MC 4, W 5, MC 5, W 5, MC 5, W 5, MC 8 / same sequence (74 sc)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  21. Round 27

    MC 37 / MC 37 (74 sc, all MC) Your bag body should now measure 6 to 7 inches tall from the BLO round.

    Key2
    BLO
    back loop only: work into just the back loop of the stitch
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops

Upper Body

  1. (74)
    Round 28

    through 33: Sc in each sc around in MC. (74 sc each round)

    Key1
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops

Top Edge

  1. Round 34

    Sc in each sc around. Sl st to first sc to join. (74 sc)

    Key2
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops
  2. Round 35

    Ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends. (74 sc)

    Key3
    sl st
    slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion
    ch
    chain: wrap yarn over hook, pull through loop on hook
    sc
    single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops

Total bag height should be approximately 9 inches from base to rim.

Flower Charm and Tassel

For the flower: Using MC, make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 sc into ring, pull closed, sl st to first sc. (6 sc)

Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

(Ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st) 6 times. Fasten off. (6 petals)

Sew a small puff of CA yarn to the center.

For the tassel: Cut 24 strands each of MC and CA, 10 inches long. Fold in half, attach below the flower, thread wooden beads onto the strands, wrap to create the tassel head, and trim evenly.

Make a twisted cord to attach the charm to your handle.

Making up

  1. Step 1Weave in all your ends carefully, burying them through the back of your colorwork stitches.
  2. Step 2For blocking, soak the bag in cool water with a little gentle soap. Press out excess water with a towel (do not wring). Shape over a bowl or bucket and let dry completely.
  3. Step 3If you want extra base stability, cut a piece of plastic canvas to fit and insert it after blocking.
  4. Step 4I hope you love making this crochet tote pattern as much as I loved designing it. Those daisies really do pop against the blush pink background, and the finished bag is sturdy enough for everyday use.
  5. Step 5If you make one, I would absolutely love to see it. Tag me on Instagram or share a photo in my Facebook group. And if you want to come back to this pattern later, go ahead and save it to your Pinterest boards so it is easy to find. Drop a comment below if you have questions or just want to share your progress. Happy crocheting!

Notes from the pattern

  • Use a US G-6 / 4.0 mm hook and swatch using the tapestry technique itself, since colourwork pulls tighter than plain single crochet and will skew the finished size if gauge is checked without it.
  • Keep at least 4 stitch markers on hand; one tracks the start of each continuous round from the Bag Body transition onward and needs moving up every round without fail.
  • Match gauge of 18 sc by 20 rounds to 4 inches / 10 cm before starting the body, as the Colorwork Rounds section is long enough that a small tension drift compounds quickly.
  • Begin carrying CA, CB and CC inside the stitches during Round 6 of the Bag Body, ahead of the first motif round, so the colour-change rhythm is already established before the daisies start.

The essentials

Rounds
37
Parts
7
Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Time
18-25 hours
Hook
4.0 mm
Yarn
Worsted/DK

Stitches you will use

  • Tapestry colourwork Carries CA, CB and CC inside the stitches through the 21-round Colorwork Rounds section; watch for floats pulled too tight, which shows up as puckering on the right side.
  • Continuous rounds with a stitch marker Begins at the Bag Body transition and continues through the top edge; watch for the marker slipping, which loses track of where each round starts.
  • Back loop only (BLO) Used for a single round at the start of the Bag Body to create the ledge above the base; watch for accidentally working into both loops, which blurs that line.

Troubleshooting

The oval base domes or cups instead of lying flat.

A corner increase was likely missed somewhere in the base's increase rounds. Count stitches against the totals given at the end of each round and correct before continuing into the body.

The daisy panel looks tight or slightly puckered compared with the plain sections.

Floats carried behind the Colorwork Rounds were pulled too snug. Loosen the carried yarn every few stitches and recheck against the 18 sc by 20 round gauge on a swatch worked in the same technique.

There is no visible ledge where the base meets the sides.

Round 1 of the Bag Body was likely worked into both loops rather than the back loop only. Unpick back to the transition round and rework that round in BLO.

Substituting yarn

Mercerised cotton, DK to worsted weight
Closest match to the materials listed; keeps the crisp stitch definition the daisy motifs need and holds the bag's shape without extra stiffening.
Cotton-acrylic blend, worsted weight
Gives a softer, more flexible fabric with less structure in the finished tote; going down half a hook size helps keep the stitches firm enough for a bag.
Linen-cotton blend, worsted weight
Adds extra structure and a subtle sheen but less stretch than pure cotton; if the fabric feels stiff, a half-size-up hook softens the hand without losing the motif's clarity.

Washing and care

  • Hand wash the finished tote in cool water with a little gentle soap, as cotton can lose its shape under machine agitation; press out excess water with a towel rather than wringing.
  • Reshape the damp bag over a bowl or bucket and let it dry fully before use or storage; store flat or lightly filled so the cotton base and sides keep their oval shape over time.

FAQs

Questions

Can this tote be made in a different yarn weight?

Yes, as long as the gauge of 18 sc by 20 rounds to 4 inches / 10 cm is matched while working the tapestry technique itself. Hook size will likely need adjusting up or down to get there, since colourwork tightens the fabric more than plain single crochet.

Why does gauge matter so much on this particular pattern?

Tapestry colourwork pulls fabric in tighter than solid single crochet, so a swatch worked without the technique can be misleading. Checking gauge on a swatch that actually carries the colours gives a true read on the finished tote's size.

Is this a reasonable first colourwork project?

It can be, provided the tapestry technique is practised on a small swatch first to find a steady rhythm for carrying yarn inside the stitches. The Colorwork Rounds section runs 21 rounds, so even tension matters more than working quickly.

Does the base need extra stiffening to hold its shape?

It can benefit from it. Stiff interfacing or plastic canvas cut to about 3.5 inches in diameter can be inserted into the base after blocking for added stability.

These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.