Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Struggling to count your crochet rows? In this video, I share a simple trick that helps you clearly see where your rows are in the fabric. Once you know what to look for, row counting becomes much easier and more reliable. If youโve ever felt unsure about your row count, this oneโs for you. ๐งถ
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How to Count Crochet Rows (SC & HDC) | Add-On Video
This is a short add-on video to clarify how to count rows when working in single crochet (SC) and half double crochet (HDC), shown row by row.
youtu.be/Xcx19EUF2z0
Row Counters:
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4 mm hook
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(you don't have to buy the set, they are also sold separately)
Hobby Lobby's , "I Love This Cotton Yarn"
Weight 4
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Comfy Worsted by KnitPicks
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Susan Bates Finishing Needles
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Favorite Stitch Markers
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Struggling to count your crochet rows? In this video, I share a simple trick that helps you clearly see where your rows are in the fabric. Once you know what to look for, row counting becomes much easier and more reliable. If youโve ever felt unsure about your row count, this oneโs for you. ๐งถ
๐งถ Get the Crochet Companion here โ payhip.com/b/nt6as
Beginner tip video mentioned:
youtu.be/PZPc2qxdN9Q?si=JxSfTj-Dxsb5s1aE
How to Count Crochet Rows (SC & HDC) | Add-On Video
This is a short add-on video to clarify how to count rows when working in single crochet (SC) and half double crochet (HDC), shown row by row.
youtu.be/Xcx19EUF2z0
Row Counters:
Fidget Row Counter
amzn.to/4qCyxob
Clover Mini Counter
amzn.to/4qsJOrf
Universal Counter
amzn.to/49pTNHG
๐งถ Supplies used in video:
4 mm hook
amzn.to/3AplMoo
(you don't have to buy the set, they are also sold separately)
Hobby Lobby's , "I Love This Cotton Yarn"
Weight 4
Great alternative
Comfy Worsted by KnitPicks
knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy-worsted/c/5420171
Susan Bates Finishing Needles
amzn.to/3SOv6dQ
Favorite Stitch Markers
anrdoezrs.net/click-100216280-13492653?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaels.com%2Fproduct%2Fthe-crochet-dude-stitch-marker-rings-10233530&cjsku=10233530
Clover Quick Lock Stitch Markers
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Affiliate links ๐๐ป






![Crochet a Summer Tote Bag! ๐โ๏ธ๐งถ
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See free version of pattern below๐๐ป
Yarn:
I used 2 skeins Yarn Bee/Fundamental
Mercerized Cotton
Weight 4
Camel and Ivory
For more color options :
24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand
Mercerized weight 4
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4.5 mm hook
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Susan Bates Finishing Needle
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Time Stamps โฐ
00:00 Intro
00:18 Yarn & Measurements
01:13 Starting Chain
01:40 Base R1
02:48 R2
06:08 R3
09:25 R4
12:09 Side R5
13:58 R6 -24
15:02 Strap R1
16:27 R2
17:13 R3
17:48 R4
18:21 R5
19:05 R6 -20
19:40 R21
20:31 R22
21:16 R23
21:43 R24
22:25 Seaming
23:36 Resizing Tip
24:32 Blooper
Written Pattern:
Base:
Starting Chain:
Ch 45. (For a custom size, work a multiple of 3 + 1, then add 8 chains.)
Round 1:
Dc into 9th ch from hook.
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc into next ch; repeat from * across.
(13 squares)
Round 2:
Ch 8 (counts as dc + ch 5 for corner), dc in base of ch-8.
Ch 2, dc in base of dc from prev round (next to slip knot).
Ch 5, dc in same st (second corner made).
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in dc; repeat from * across, placing final dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.
Ch 5, dc in base of last dc (third corner made).
Ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.
Ch 5, dc in base of last dc (fourth corner made).
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in dc; repeat from * across, ending with ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-8 to join.
(15 squares across by 3 squares high)
Round 3:
Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.
[Ch 5, dc in base of last dc (corner made).
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, placing final dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.] 4 times,
ending final repeat with ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join.
(17 squares across by 5 squares high)
Round 4:
Ch 5, sk 2 ch, dc in next dc.
Ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.
[Ch 5, dc in base of last dc (corner made).
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, placing final dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.] 4 times,
ending final repeat with ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join.
(19 squares across by 7 squares high)
Your base is complete. Place a stitch marker into the last round to help you differentiate between the base and the sides.
Sides:
Round 5:
Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), sk 2 ch, dc in next dc.
[Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc in next dc] to corner (ch-5 space).
At corner: ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of ch-5 (corner made).
Repeat bracketed sequence and corner around.
After final ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch-5 to join.
(17 squares across by 7 squares high)
Rounds 6โ24:
Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), sk 2 ch, dc in next dc.
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc into dc; repeat from * around.
After last ch 2, sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch-5.
(24 rounds โ counted from Row 1 and up one side)
Strap:
With your bag laying flat, fold it in half from where your last stitch was made so the sides line up naturally.
Count 7 squares working toward the outer edge, then continue across 7 more.
These 14 squares will be where you create your first strap.
Add a stitch marker into 14th square.
Decrease Row 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk 2 ch, dc into next dc โ notice you didnโt ch 2 here.
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc into dc; repeat from * until 1 dc remains.
Dc into final dc โ again, no ch 2 at the end.
(14 squares โ 12 squares)
Decrease Row 2:
Ch 3, turn.
Sk 2 ch, dc into next dc.
Be careful not to work into the dc directly under your turning ch-3.
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc into dc; repeat from * until 1 dc remains.
Dc into final dc โ no ch 2 at the end.
Decrease Row 3โ4 :
Repeat Decrease Row 2 until you have 6 squares remaining.
You will decrease by 2 for each row.
Strap Row 5:
Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), turn.
Sk 2 ch, dc into next dc.
Be careful not to work into the dc directly under your turning ch-3.
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc into dc; repeat from * across.
(6 squares)
Strap Rows 6โ20:
Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), turn.
Sk 2 ch, dc into next dc.
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc into dc; repeat from * across, placing final dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.
(6 squares)
Youโll maintain 6 squares across each row as you go.
Increase Row 21:
Ch 6 (counts as tr + ch 2), turn.
Dc into base of ch-6.
*Ch 2, sk 2 ch, dc into dc; repeat from * across, placing final dc in 3rd ch of ch-5.
Ch 2, tr into base of last dc.
(8 squares)
Increase Rows 22โ24:
Repeat Increase Row 21 until you have brought the strap back to 14 squares across.
Each row will increase by 2 squares.
Seaming:
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the bag to align the base of the straps evenly. Use a whip stitch or your preferred method to attach the strap to the bag. Make sure the double crochet stitches line up. Weave in all ends.
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