Touro in Berroco - Downloadable PDF

Touro Bag in Berroco Gingham

Project Overview

Touro is an intermediate-level crocheted bag designed by the Berroco Design Team. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a structured tote-style bag with finished measurements of approximately 10 inches across the bottom, 24 inches around the top, and 17½ inches in height (not including handles). The design is worked using a single yarn color in a rich Blue Corn shade, making it an accessible project for crafters with some crochet experience.

Techniques and Construction Method

The Touro bag is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern employs single crochet stitches worked in the round to create the body of the bag. The seamless, worked-in-the-round construction method eliminates the need for seaming the main body, resulting in a cleaner finish and more efficient construction process. Handles are separately formed and then sewn to the front and back of the bag at marked positions, approximately 5 inches in from each side edge.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) – The primary stitch used throughout the bag construction, creating a dense, durable fabric ideal for a functional tote
• Sewing – Used to attach the handles securely to the bag body at designated marker points

Materials and Gauge

This project uses Berroco Gingham, a chunky-weight yarn in the colorway #3131 Blue Corn. The pattern requires 2 balls of yarn (200 grams total). A 5.50 mm (size I) crochet hook is recommended, though you may adjust to a different size to obtain the correct gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 single crochet stitches and 12 rounds equaling 4 inches. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished bag meets the intended measurements. Additional notions include 2 removable markers for tracking handle placement points.

Yarn Weight and Fiber Characteristics

Berroco Gingham is a chunky-weight yarn that works quickly on larger needles and hooks, making this project relatively fast to complete despite its intermediate difficulty level. The yarn choice contributes to the bag's structured appearance and durability, making it suitable for everyday use as a functional tote.