Bermuda Tote in Lion Brand Color Theory - M22071 - Downloadable PDF

Bermuda Tote in Lion Brand Color Theory – Crochet Pattern M22071 by Two of Wands

The Bermuda Tote is a stylish, colorful crocheted bag designed by Two of Wands and worked in Lion Brand Color Theory yarn. Pattern number M22071 is available as a free downloadable PDF and is rated Level 2 Easy, making it an excellent project for beginner and early-intermediate crocheters who want to build confidence while creating a functional, eye-catching accessory.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a generously sized square tote bag with a structured silhouette and an attached strap. The finished bag measures 15 inches (38 cm) in length and 15 inches (38 cm) in width, with a strap length of 16 inches (41 cm) — proportions that make it ideal as an everyday carry-all, beach bag, or market tote. The bold, multi-color striped squares give the finished piece a modern, geometric look reminiscent of colorful coastal aesthetics, perfectly suited to its tropical-inspired name.

Construction Technique

The Bermuda Tote uses a distinctive modular construction method. Rather than crocheting the bag in one continuous piece, the body is assembled from 13 individual squares, each worked flat in back-and-forth rows and then sewn together to form the overall bag shape. This modular approach is a great technique for beginners because each square is a self-contained, manageable unit — mistakes are easy to spot and correct before assembly. Once all squares are joined, the strap is crocheted directly onto the assembled bag, integrating it seamlessly into the finished structure.

Each square begins at a center corner point and expands outward using a mitered or corner-increase method, with a treble crochet stitch placed at the corner of every row to create the characteristic diagonal expansion. A removable stitch marker is used to track the corner treble crochet stitch as the work grows, which is a helpful technique tip for beginners learning to manage shaping. Color changes are made at the end of rows, with the new color introduced on the final yarn-over of the last stitch — a clean, professional method that minimizes visible joins.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) – used to start each square and as a turning chain
• Double crochet (Dc) – the primary stitch forming the body of each square; gauge is set at 17 stitches x 9 rows = 4 inches in double crochet
• Treble crochet (Tr) – worked at the corner of each square to create the mitered increase and define the diagonal line
• Single crochet (Sc) – used in finishing and edging details
• Single crochet 2 together (Sc2tog) – a decrease stitch used in construction or finishing
• Slip stitch (Sl st) – used for joining and finishing

All stitches are written in standard US crochet terminology, as is standard for all Two of Wands patterns.

Color Striping and Design Detail

One of the most visually striking features of the Bermuda Tote is its five-color striped sequence within each square. Colors are changed every two rows (with the exception of the first few rows), creating neat, even bands of color that radiate outward from the corner point of each square. The five shades used are all from the Lion Brand Color Theory collection:

• Color A – Tourmaline (619-178S): a rich teal-green that anchors the center of each square
• Color B – Dijon (619-170AE): a warm, golden mustard yellow
• Color C – Bone (619-122X): a soft, neutral off-white
• Color D – Thunder (619-150BE): a cool, medium grey
• Color E – Himalayan Salt (619-184X): a muted, dusty rose pink