Crochet Tote Bag
Crochet tote bags are the perfect accessory for adding a touch of handmade charm to your everyday style. These versatile bags are not only trendy but also eco-friendly, making them a great choice for those who want to carry their belongings in a sustainable way. With endless color and design options, you can customize your crochet tote to match your unique personality or outfit. Whether you're heading to the farmer's market or a day at the beach, a crochet tote bag is sure to be your new go-to accessory for carrying all your essentials with flair!
Written Pattern:
Finished Size: Height without handle straps: 31 cm (12,2''),
Width: 31 cm (12,2''),
Depth: 4 cm (1,6'')
Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)
Materials Used:
DK weight cord type polyester yarn, size 3 — light. Cord thickness — 2 mm. I used YarnArt Macrame — (90 grams / 130 meters) — 100% Polyester. 3 skeins (approx 305 metres) needed for this pattern.
3,5 mm (E4) crochet hook.
Scissors.
Yarn needle.
Abbreviations (US terms):
st./sts — stitch / stitches sp. — space
ch — chain sk — skip
sl st. — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
trc — treble crochet
( )* — repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.
Instructions:
Base of the bag
Foundation chain: ch49 (multiple of 7)
Round 1: 2dc into 4th ch from hook, 1dc into next 44 ch sts, 6dc into last ch st., 1dc into next 44 ch sts on the other side of foundation chain, 3dc into last ch st.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(100 dc sts including ch3 at the beginning of round)
Round 2: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same st., 2dc into next 2 sts, 1dc into next 44 sts, 2dc into next 6 sts, 1dc into next 44 sts, 2dc into remaining 3 sts.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(112 dc sts)
Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st. around.
Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(112 dc sts)
Body of the bag
Round 4: ch4 (counts as 1trc), 1trc into next st., ch1, sk next st., 1trc into next st., ch1,
(sk next st., 1trc into next 4 sts, ch1, sk next st., 1trc into next st., ch1)* repeat 15 times around,
sk next st., 1trc into remaining 2 sts.
Join with a sl st. into 4th ch of beginning ch4.
Round 5 — 19: ch4 (counts as 1trc), 1trc into next st., ch1, sk next ch1, 1trc into next st., ch1,
(sk next ch1, 1trc into next 4 sts, ch1, sk next ch1, 1trc into next st., ch1)* repeat 15 times around,
sk next ch1, 1trc into remaining 2 sts.
Join with a sl st. into 4th ch of beginning ch4.
Round 20: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st., 1sc into each ch1 sp. around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(112 sc sts)
Creating the handle straps
Round 21: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into next 14 sts, ch90, sk next 26 sts, 1sc into next 30 sts, ch90, sk next 26 sts, 1sc into remaining 15 sts.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(60 sc sts, 180 chains)
Round 22: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st., 1sc into each ch around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(240 sc sts)
Round 23: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc into same st., 1sc into each st. around.
Join with a sl st. into first sc st.
(240 sc sts)
Fasten off, weave / sew in all ends using a yarn needle.