Scripture Tote

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Completed LDS Scripture Tote in Regular and Compact sizes.

This is a FREE PATTERN for you to enjoy!

This pattern was made originally to fit scriptures published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but you may easily adjust the dimensions to fit any size of book or scriptures. Pattern includes instructions for two tote sizes — Regular Quad Combination AND Compact Quad Combination.

This pattern is worked with 2 strands of yarn at one time, so you will need 2 skeins of yarn to make either size. However, two skeins of 236-yard Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in stripes or multi will be enough yarn to make one of each size tote as written. (Regular size takes approximately 126 – 136 yards, and Compact size takes approximately 90 – 100 yards.) Ombre yarn turns out looking great as well, but they are sold in a larger skein NOTE: Super Saver yarns are not created equal. Some of the colors come in thicker strands and may require more yardage to complete the project.

MATERIALS:

  • 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in 236-yard stripes or multi
  • J / 6.00 mm Crochet Hook
  • Yarn needle

STITCHES:

  • Ch = chain
  • Sc = single crochet
  • Sl st = slip stitch

GAUGE: 4 inches = 12 sc x 14 rows

REGULAR SIZE TOTE INSTRUCTIONS:

Use one strand from each skein of yarn and crochet with both strands simultaneously.

Begin by making the bottom of the tote. (NOTE: To adjust the dimensions to fit other books, the bottom should fit the spine of the book. Other stitch counts would need to be adjusted to correlate with this change.)

scripture spine measurement

Row 1: Ch 10, sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. – Total 9 sc.

Rows 2-24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Total 9 sc in each row.

Work in rounds around the bottom of the tote and up the sides to the top.

Round 1: Ch 1, Do NOT turn. Sc into end of each row (24), Sc into each sc across (9 sc), Sc into end of each row (24 sc), Sc into each sc across. Join with sc in first sc. (9sc) Place stitch marker into joining stitch. Total of 66 sc.

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Regular Size LDS Scripture Tote after Round 1. Be sure to have the correct number of stitches around the outside of the bottom of tote.

Rounds 2–21: Sc into each sc in round. Move stitch marker up as each round is completed. At the end of last round join with sl st into sc with stitch marker.

Round 22: Ch 1, sc into joining stitch. Sc in each of next 8 sc, ch 15, skip next 15 sc, sc in each of next 18 sc, ch 15, skip next 15 sc, sc in each of next 9 sc. Join with sl st into first sc of round.

Round 23 – 24: Ch 1, sc into joining stitch and in each stitch around. Total of 66 sc.

Round 25: Ch 1, TURN, sc in same sc stitch and in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. Total of 66 sc. Fasten off and trim.

COMPACT SIZE TOTE INSTRUCTIONS:

Use one strand from each skein of yarn and crochet with both strands simultaneously.

Begin by making the bottom of the tote.

Row 1: Ch 10, sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. – Total 9 sc.

Rows 2-18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Total 9 sc in each row.

Work in rounds around the bottom of the tote and up the sides to the top.

Round 1: Ch 1, Do NOT turn. Sc into end of each row (18 sc), Sc into each sc across (9 sc), Sc into end of each row (18 sc), Sc into each sc across. Join with sc in first sc. (9sc) Place stitch marker into joining stitch. Regular Total of 54 sc.

Rounds 2-16: Sc into each sc in round. Move stitch marker up as each round is completed. At the end of last round join with sl st into sc with stitch marker.

Round 17: Ch 1, sc into joining stitch. Sc in each of next 5 sc, ch 13, skip next 13 sc, sc in each of next 14 sc, ch 13, skip next 13 sc, sc in each of next 8 sc. Join with sl st into first sc of round. Total of 54 sc.

Rounds 18 -19: Ch 1, sc into joining stitch and in each stitch around. Total of 54 sc.

Round 20: Ch 1, TURN, sc in same sc stitch and in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. Total of 66 sc. Fasten off and trim.

Pattern and photos © 2018 Patricia J. Angus of Granny’s Crochet Shoppe

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