30 Easy-to-Follow Crochet Tote Bag Patterns

January 25, 2023 By stitch11 1 Comment

Crochet tote bags are simply fabulous. They come in different styles, shapes, patterns, and colors, but the best thing about them is their functionality.

You can carry everything you need to take with you for the day in a fantastic bag you made yourself!

And if you are new to crocheting, tote bags are lovely projects to practice crochet stitches and how to read and follow a pattern.

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How to Crochet a Tote Bag

So, you want to crochet a tote bag? You’re in the right place! Before we begin, here are answers to some of the most common questions about crochet tote bags to get you started.

How Are Tote Bags Constructed?

Many crocheted tote bags are worked from the bottom up. You start with a chain or a magic loop and increase stitches to make a circle or oval shape to make the base of the bag.

Stitches are then worked without increases to form the sides of the bag. The strap or handle is often worked as part of the bag, or it can be stitched separately and sewn on.

Bags can also be made with a flat rectangular bottom, or the sides can be worked and then a long rectangle stitched to make the bottom, sides, and strap all in one piece.

What Materials Do I Need to Crochet a Tote Bag?

Most crochet tote bags only need a few supplies. You will need the following:

Yarn: more on that below!
Crochet hook: sized appropriately for the weight of yarn you are using or what the pattern calls for
Stitch marker: handy if you are working on a project in the round and want to know where the end of the round is
Scissors: for trimming yarn
Yarn needle: for weaving in ends and sewing pieces of the bag together if needed
Notions: zippers, buttons, stitch markers, clasps, bag handles, liners, and bottoms (if needed)

What are the Best Yarns to Use for Tote Bags?

Tote bags can get a lot of wear and tear, depending on how you use them. Choosing the best yarn will help the bag to last a long time. When choosing the suitable yarn to use, it’s important to consider a few things.

Most of these factors come down to how the yarn will work as a bag, how durable the finished bag will be, and how long it will keep looking good.

Yarns that are strong, easy to wash, colorfast, and resistant to pilling make great choices for bags. You also want to pick something in a color you love that fits your budget!

If you plan to use multiple colors in your, make a swatch with all of them and wash them to ensure the colors don’t bleed.

There are pros and cons to different fibers, but this general information can help you decide if you aren’t sure what material to use for your crochet tote bag.

Cotton Yarn

Cotton yarns are the go-to for many crochet bag projects. Cotton is inexpensive, durable, and stretches but not excessively. Worsted weight cotton yarn is a great option you will find used in many of the projects below.

Organic cotton yarns are environmentally friendly and can be found in a range of colors. Conventional cotton yarns come in a great range of colors and can be found at most yarn and craft stores.

Cotton yarn can be a little stiff and hard on the hands, and it’s not the easiest yarn for beginners, but it is a great choice for bags that work hard and last a long time.

Acrylic

Another popular yarn used for tote bags is acrylic yarn. They’re also inexpensive and come in a huge range of colors. They tend to be colorfast, which is great if you want to use several colors in your project.

Some acrylic yarns are softer than others, but they’re all pretty strong, and they are machine washable. They can be a little easier to work with for beginners and generally have good stretch and memory (meaning they bounce back after being stretched).

Wool

We all know wool is great for scarves and sweaters, but it’s also a good choice for bags. Wool is strong and often soft, and it is generally easy to work with. It has great stretch and memory, but can be more expensive than other yarns.

Unless the wool yarn is superwash, you cannot wash projects made with wool in the washing machine. But if your wool bag comes out bigger than expected, you can felt it, which fuses the fibers together, making the fabric more solid and super strong (though with less stretch and stitch definition).

Now that you know the best materials to use when crocheting a tote bag you can begin planning your tote bag project using the following free patterns!

You’ll find bags with relatively solid fabric for carrying lots of groceries or library books, lacier bags for the beach, bags made with granny squares, and big, quick-to-stitch bags made with bulky and super bulky yarns. Let’s dive into all these great crochet tote bag patterns!

Crochet Tote Bags with Solid Fabric

While these crochet tote bag patterns might not be completely solid in their stitching, they don’t have the big mesh and openwork designs you find in some totes that are made to be market or beach bags. If you need a bag that’s a bit more sturdy or can hold small things without lining, these are the patterns for you.

A woman with the Camellia Crochet Tote Bag

Camellia Tote Bag

Designer: All About Ami
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This big bag has an oval base that is worked flat in continuous rounds, then the stitches are divided to make the panels for the body. You’ll enjoy crocheting this one as you can use your favorite crochet stitch in the middle accent panel in the center of this pattern, or just work it as written.

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A woman holding the Easy Market Crochet Tote Bag

Easy Market Tote Bag

Designer: For the Frills
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

Looking for a spacious market bag? This tote bag pattern is the answer! You can create one to use as a purse and another for your groceries or market use. It’s an all-in-one practical tote bag.

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A girl holding the On the Bias Crochet Tote Bag

On the Bias Tote Bag

Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK

We love a summer tote, and this one is perfect to use as a beach bag for your summer getaways and holidays. It’s worked flat, folded, and seamed, and you can make it in a solid color or add stripes if you like.

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Crochet Cotton Candy Tote Bag

Designer: Znooi Craft Corner
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Bernat Softee Cotton

This colorful bag can be worked with a solid color and a multicolored yarn, or use your yarns scraps (or even two solid colors) to make the pattern. It looks complicated but the texture is made by working spike stitches.

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Largo Tote Bag

Designer: Salty Pearl Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar‘n Cream

This free crochet tote bag pattern is spacious and features a rectangular bottom and stripes of playful colors and textures. Carry your latest project and beach gear, or use it as a market bag.

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Color Block Tote Bag

Designer: The Loophole Fox
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus

This great color block design is perfect for using your leftovers from other projects. Use as many or as few colors as you like. This pattern is great for advanced beginners and uses a double crochet cluster stitch for the texture.

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Jackfield Tiled Tote Bag

Designer: CatWhiskers Crochet, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK

This bag has a gorgeous mandala pattern on the side. You can use the pattern shown or any tile crochet pattern you like. This colorful bag is the perfect tote for gray winter days!

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Chevron Bobble Tote Bag

Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Simply Wool Aran

We love a unique tote bag. The Chevron Bobble tote bag stands out thanks to its fun texture of chevrons made with bobbles. This bag is on the smaller side so it’s great to use as a handbag.

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Market Tote Bag

Designer: Cream of the Crop Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima

This easy tote bag is perfect for beginners, as it uses single crochet throughout. Pick your favorite colors to make the stripes. You can leave it with just the handle or crochet a strap, too.

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Lacy Crochet Tote Bag Patterns

If you’re looking for a classic mesh market bag or a tote bag to use at the beach, these tote bag patterns featuring more open stitches are a great place to start. Have fun playing with colors and textures on these crochet market bag patterns.

Ocean Breeze Tote Bag

Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Cotton Cakes

The Ocean Breeze Tote is a perfect roomy crochet tote bag worked in super simple stitches. The yarn used makes the color changes effortless, but you could also work this one in a solid color, or change colors each time you hit a different part of the pattern.

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Harvest Market Tote Bag

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This is one of my absolute favorite market bag patterns. With sturdy handles and an expandable mesh pattern, this free tote bag pattern is one of the easiest and most fun you can make.

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Crochet Summer Tote Bag

Designer: Passionate Crafter
Yarn weight: (2) Fine
Suggested yarn: LB Collection® Mako Cotton Yarn

This tote bag pattern is a perfect crochet project to make for summer. The bag is modern and stylish, making it great for summer trips. You could also line the bag to make it more of an everyday bag.

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The Callie Carry-All Tote Bag

Designer: Skeins and Stitches
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Furls Wonder

The bag is made almost entirely of single crochet and half double crochet stitches to create a fun texture. It’s the perfect bag for taking a towel and a book to the beach or the pool. It’s also great for toting snacks or library books.

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Perfect Day Market Tote Bag

Designer: Moogly
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar‘n Cream

This is a big, big market bag – but the clever thing about this free crochet bag pattern is that you can make it any size! You can continue crocheting the same stitch until you reach your desired length.

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Granny Square Bags

There’s nothing more classic than a granny square, but these free crochet patterns give grannies a modern look and feel. They’re a great way to use up leftovers from other projects, and maybe hold your new project when you’re done!

Sunflower Granny Square Crochet Tote Bag

Sunflower Granny Square Tote Bag

Designer: Craft by Cat
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

This sunflower granny square tote bag is absolutely gorgeous! It reminds me of summer days and sunflower fields. The granny squares are arranged and stitched together to form this wonderful tote bag.

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Magnolia Granny Square Tote Bag

Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This is a vintage-style granny square tote bag that you will enjoy crocheting. It is made of cotton yarn, so it’s washable, and you can use it as your everyday bag or a farmer’s market bag.

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Summer Retro Tote Bag

Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar‘n Cream

Summer retro style meets function and versatility in this fun crochet hexagon tote bag crochet pattern. This cute tote bag brings back that retro summer vibe that you’ll enjoy.

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Granny Square Tote Bag

Designer: Hopelessly Devoted Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus

If you want a simple and uncomplicated granny square tote bag pattern, this one is for you. It can be worked in cotton or acrylic yarn, and if you line it you can use it as your everyday bag.

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Crochet Tote Bag Patterns Made with Bulky or Super Bulky Yarn

Big yarn makes for faster crocheting, but it can also give you a bigger and sturdier bag to hold all your essentials. This section is for you if you need a new bag for your library books or if you’re one of those people who likes to or needs to carry lots of stuff around each day.

Crochet Tote Bag in Two Sizes

Designer: Crochet Dreamz
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec

This crochet tote bag doesn’t come in one but two sizes! One is a large beach bag size, while the smaller version is great for an everyday bag. Make either or both to carry everything you need to tote!

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Crochet tote bag that is made from a rectangle

Beginner Crochet Tote Bag

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Rewind

This crochet tote bag is made from a rectangle that is folded to create this fantastic tote. It’s quick and easy to stitch and a great bag for all sorts of uses.

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Market Tote Bag

Designer: Yarn and Chai
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec

This is a great bag for those new to making bags because it’s worked in a continuous round all the way to the straps (make sure you have a stitch marker handy for this one!). It’s cute with a contrasting top, or work it all in one color.

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Crochet Diamond Tote Bag

Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec

This tote bag pattern uses tapestry crochet to make the diamond pattern in the middle portion. There are video tutorials to help if you’ve never used this technique before. The pattern also comes in two sizes if you’re looking for purse patterns.

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Lucy Tote Bag

Designer: Evelyn and Peter Crochet
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Rewind

This tote bag is quick to stitch thanks to the use of bulky yarn and simple stitches (it’s mostly single crochet which also makes it sturdy and durable). Use your extra yarn to make an adorable tassel.

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Huntington Carryall Tote Bag

Designer: Two of Wands
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me

This is the tote of your dreams! Carry all of your essentials with this sophisticated hobo-style bag. Sport it as an oversized purse, a carry-on for your distant travels, or a weekend bag for your next road trip.

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Marlowe Tote Bag

Designer: Meghan Makes Do
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Rewind

This fun and functional design works up quickly and is perfect for toting around all your summer essentials. If you love having one bag that can carry all your things, this is the best tote bag pattern you’ll make.

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Cove Crochet Tote Bag

Designer: Originally Lovely
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Rewind

This is a fun and stylish tote bag designed to be functional. It uses mainly half double crochet so it’s an easy beginner-level pattern that you’ll surely enjoy making.

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Audrey Crochet Tote Bag

Designer: Make & Do Crew
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta

This tote bag is simple yet chic. The stripes are a classic look for summer or any time of year. This is a great casual bag for window shopping or taking your picnic supplies to the park.

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Free Market Tote Bag

Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Rewind

This sweet little pattern works up in a couple of hours since it’s worked in double crochet with chain stitches. It’s a great bag to stitch up as a gift and fill with goodies for the birthday girl (or anyone else!).

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Sturdy Market Tote

Designer: Delia Creates
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool –Ease Thick & Quick

Are you looking for a sturdy market bag tote? If yes, then this one is a winner! This big bag is built to hold all your grocery store purchases, and you can make it with two strands of yarn held together to make it even sturdier if you like.

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Kensington Tote Bag

Designer: TL Yarn Crafts
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta

This pattern uses a pretty, bulky yarn so you can finish one in no time. It’s worked in Tunisian crochet, which is so fun and gives the bag a knit look. There’s a video tutorial if you need it, too.

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Want to Design Your Own Tote Bags with Fun Stitches?

Tote bags are a great way to play with different crochet stitches. You can easily make a base with a solid stitch and make the sides of the bag whatever stitch you like.

If you want to get inspired by new-to-you crochet stitches, check out our Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library. It includes 45 stitches you can learn with video tutorials. Add them to your next bag project or anything else you want.

Are You a New Crocheter Who Needs Extra Help with the Basics?

If anything in these patterns confused you or you want to make sure your finished bag looks just like the one in the picture, you need our Crochet Fundamentals workshop.

This collection of videos is full of great advice, techniques, and tutorials to make you more confident and boost your skills quickly.

18 Fun & Easy Crochet Bag Patterns for Summer

June 20, 2019 By stitch11 5 Comments

Are you ready for the best crochet bag patterns out there? This list has 18 fun summer bags and they’re all free crochet patterns!

Bags are a great opportunity to try out new crochet stitches too. If you're looking to add a new repertoire of stitches to your knowledge base, check out the Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library.

Choose from 18 creative free tote bag patterns of all sizes. Most of them are larger so you can hold more. Whether you’re shopping at a market this summer or laying out on the beach, you can’t go wrong with a colorful crochet bag.

Momma Beach Bag

This is not your momma’s crochet beach bag. Well, it is. But you’ll want one for yourself as well once you see how easy it is to make and how many different uses there are for it. Made with a 5.0mm crochet hook, the Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern is one that you can use again and again.

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Seaside Handbag

It’s Summertime and here is an amazing easy crochet pattern to make a cute crochet handbag. It's a super simple and free crochet handbag pattern. The seaside handbag is very straightforward yet so elegant and suitable for any summer trip outfit.

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Northwest Beaches Tote Bag

Northwest Beaches Tote Bag is a fun crochet pattern that works up quickly!! The colors and style of this crochet tote bag will remind you of the far northern beaches of California and Oregon…. yellow sunshine, blue skies, green coastal grass! Fill it up with your beach necessities, farmers' market purchases, or your workout clothes for the gym!!

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Color Block Bag

This crochet bag is the perfect size for an everyday bag. It’s small and convenient to carry around, while still being roomy enough to fit all of your essentials. It’s an easy pattern that uses single crochet and the Suzette stitch for simplicity mixed with a gorgeous pop of texture.

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Crochet Beach Tote

This crochet tote is not only great for the beach, but makes a perfect crochet grocery bag too. It's really quick and easy to make and also makes a great little gift. The tote pattern may look complicated upon first glance but you’ll soon see that you’re just repeating the same steps only with different colored yarn.

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Knotted Rainbow Tote Bag

The “knotted” part of this rainbow crochet purse is the handles! They are quick and easy to crochet (because we all know when you get to the handles, you’re eager to finish crocheting the project). Because of the way they are added to the bag, they are very easy to replace if they get dirty or damaged. And even better, you can adjust the total strap length as needed.

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Easy Summer Tote

This crochet bag pattern is the perfect project for summer! It’s lightweight and portable for working on while traveling or just hanging on the porch. And best of all, it’s a free crochet pattern! And once your bag is all stitched up you are sure to love using it all season long!

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Summer Stripes Crochet Bag

This Summer crochet bag pattern is a great, handy tote for when you’re out and about and need to carry small items. It’s great for going to the park and tossing in sunscreen, sun hat, or whatever you’d like to take with you. The Summer Tote is also great as a crochet market bag for storing your fresh, long-stemmed vegetables, and packs of fruits.

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Desert Sunset Tote Bag

This Desert Sunset Tote Bag is great for any reason. It makes a great grocery bag pattern. Grab it before you head to the store or the beach and fill it with all your essentials. This crochet beach bag is made using a simple striped pattern, so it's great for beginner crochet.

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Beach Bag

You can never have too many summer bags. This bag is simply unmissable this summer. A beautiful crochet beach bag in sparkling rainbow colours. Use it for your trips to the beach, as a shopping bag or maybe this could be your new yarn bag? Keep track of your keys with the clever carabiner keychain attached to the inside of the bag. And give your bag a personal touch with a small handmade label. Have fun!

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Crochet Shoulder Bag

Style meets function and versatility in this fun crochet bag. Basic crochet stitches form the bag’s solid bottom and also the delicate openwork design. The openwork crochet design made with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn will be a fun challenge. Use your bag as a crochet project bag, beach bag, crochet market bag, or everyday tote bag – customize it to suit your taste by playing around with color, or by adding tassels, poms, and more!

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Beach Day Tote Bag

Beach Day Tote Bag is made with simple crochet stitches, color striping, and an easy pattern repeat with lots of interest and texture. Top it off with a pretty handle, along with some fringe and beads, for a more modern look. It will really stand out amongst your other crochet bags.

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Outdoor Beach Bag

This bag is made with Bernat's new Outdoor Yarn using the star stitch. It works as a picnic bag, a park bag, a crochet beach bag or just a tote when you need one. The perks of using the outdoor yarn is you can literally take it anywhere without worrying about ruining it like you would with a regular yarn. Why not work up several of these crochet bag patterns in the outdoor yarn?

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The Asbury Tote

This Asbury Tote is an easy pattern that crochets up super fast. It uses Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. These crochet purses are made by first crocheting the base, then using crochet in the round for the body of the bag.

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Boardwalk Bag

Carry a crochet tote bag this summer that can hold all of your summer essentials. Great for holding fruit and other market finds, this bag will be your new favorite out of your collection of crochet handbags.

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Summer Bag

This crocheting tote bag pattern is just what you need this season. Ideal for going shopping or taking it to the beach. The summer Bag is done using Deramores Studio Chunky in the popular shades of Carnation and Cornflower.

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Tutti Fruitti Clutch

This crochet bag is made out of worsted weight cotton (#4) and it would work well in other fibers too. It’s a simple, basic design that’s super easy to customize. You could modify where and how many colors you add; or change up the number of colors and if you want something bigger, simply add rounds to the base and work it taller too.

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This list is full of free tote bag patterns. With warm weather finally here, it’s time to take a trip to the beach or layout by the lake. Keep all of your stuff in one place with some of these crochet bags.

They’re all relatively large in size so you can carry more. From a crochet market bag to a grocery bag pattern, these bags are useful things to crochet. Looking for more fun patterns to try out, check out our pattern shop here.

Get ready for summer fun with one of these tote bag crochet purse patterns.

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Fringe Shopping Bag Crochet Pattern

October 3, 2018 By stitch11 3 Comments

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Fringe Shopping Bag Crochet Pattern

If you’ve been wanting an adorable bag, big enough to fit everything you need and some more, look no further. The Fringe Shopping Bag is roomy enough to hold all of your groceries or your entire wardrobe.

This Fringe Purse is so spacious and it’s incredibly stylish. Everyone at the store will be asking you where to get one.

It’s made in a tricolor of yarns, and uses the zig-zag puff stitch and single crochet stitch.

The elements of this pattern really work together to make this a one-of-a-kind piece. The fringe detailing that lines the top of the bag really makes it stand out. This Fringe Purse makes a statement, and is sure to be the IT bag of the season.

It’s so versatile and can be used as anything, from a grocery bag to a yarn stash bag. And because it’s so sturdy, it will last you a long time. See for yourself!

Materials:

Hook(s) size: 4mm

Yarn weight: Worsted

Preferred type of yarn: 50% cotton 50% acrylic

Suggested yarn: Cascade Avalon: Color A – Sandshell (05) Color B – Crimson (04) Color C – Fawn (43)

Yarn Yardage: Color A: 600 yds (12 oz) Color B: 100 yds (2 oz) Color C: 90 yds (1.8 oz)

Tools – scissors, tapestry needle

Gauge: 4” = 12 single crochet by 18 rows

Approx. finished dimensions: Width: 18.5”, Height: 14.5” Handle length: 28” each

Special notes

Puff Stitch – YO, insert hook into designated stitch, YO and pull up a loop. YO, insert hook into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop. YO, insert hook into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop. YO, and pull through all seven loops. Chain one.
FSC – foundation single crochet, hdc – half double crochet, ch – chain, dc – double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), sc – single crochet

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The pattern:

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Color A

FSC 46

Ch 2 counts as a HDC

Row 1: Ch 2, turn. *Skip 1 stitch, dc into the following stitch. Cross in front of the dc and puff stitch into the previous skipped stitch; repeat from * across. Hdc into the last st. – 22 puff sts, 2 hdc

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc into the next st; cross in front of the dc and puff stitch into the space between the puff stitch from the previous row and the ch 2. *Dc into the top of the next puff st

(you will find this by skipping 2 sts), cross in front of the dc and puff stitch in the gap between puff stitches behind dc; repeat from * across. Hdc in turning chain. – 22 puff sts, 2 hdc

Row 3-4: Repeat rows 1 and 2. – 22 puff sts, 2 hdc

Cut yarn and tie off, attach color B

Color B:

Row 5-8: Repeat rows 1 – 4. – 22 puff sts, 2 hdc

Cut yarn and tie off, attach color C

Color C:

Row 9-12: Repeat rows 1 – 4. – 22 puff sts, 2 hdc

Cut yarn and tie off, attach color A

Ch 1 is turning ch only, does not count as a sc

Color A:

Row 13-51: Ch 1, turn. Sc into each st across. – 67 sts

Cut yarn and tie off

Repeat pattern to make the other side of the bag. Whip stitch together along the sides and bottom; turn project right side out.

Handles

Color A

Count 12 sts on either side of the bag, attach yarn on 13th st

Ch 1 does not count as a stitch

Row 1: Sc into each of the next 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat row 1 until handle is 28” long. Cut yarn and tie off; count 12 sts from the other side of the bag and whip stitch on to the next 3 sts; repeat for the other side. Sc around the handles and top of bag.

Fringe

Cut 3 strands of yarn approx 12” each. Fold yarn in half and use your crochet hook to pull top of fringe through top of sc. Pull ends of yarn through and pull tight to create a knot. Repeat around the top of the bag, placing fringe every 3 sts. Trim ends 5.5”.

Sew in all ends

I hope you’re as excited about the Fringe Shopping Bag as we are. It’s perfect for making a run to the grocery store. Or make one as a gift for an expecting mother. This Fringe Purse would make a beautiful baby bag.

Whatever your plans are for this project, it is sure to become an instant hit. Just prepare yourself for all the people who will be begging you to make them one too!

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Colour Block Boho Bag Crochet Pattern

August 20, 2018 By stitch11 6 Comments

Get everything done in style! This colour block boho bag features using mostly treble stitch that would be perfect to inspire confidence for beginners to to practice on. You'd end up with a spacious bag that can fit almost everything you need for your everyday errands. You can get the free pattern below or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.

It’s hard to stay organized. But with the Colorblock Boho Bag, you can get everything done and look good while doing it. #crochetbag #crochetpattern #crochetbohobag #crochetlove #crochetaddict

Colour Block Boho Bag Crochet Pattern

We all have busy lives with a million places to be, and even more things to do. It’s hard to stay organized. But with the Colorblock Boho Bag, you can get everything done and look good while doing it.

This crochet tote bag is spacious and flexible enough to hold books, your laptop, or a towel and some sunscreen. It could even hold a picnic for your day at the farm.

We made our Colorblock Boho Bag in a beautiful tricolor of Georgia Peach, Crimson and Sandshell, but you can make your bag in whatever colors you want!

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Whether you’re dropping your kids off at school, picking up some things from the store, or going on a family vacation, this bag will carry everything you need and make you look stylish in the process!

Before we get to the crochet pattern, do you enjoy crocheting simple shapes like rectangles? If so, you may want to check out our Crochet Anything with Rectangles class where you'll take the basic shape you already have down pat and turn it into useful, practical, and beautifully professional projects.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Hook: Size H/8/5mm crochet hook

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
110 yds red (A)
85 yds peach (B)
175 yds beige (C)

Notions:
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Pattern uses US crochet terms

ABBREVIATIONS	DESCRIPTION
ch	Chain
rnd	Round
sc	Single crochet
sl st	Slip stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)
tr	Treble crochet

Size:
Width: 13.5”, Circumference: 27”,
Length (including handle) 27”

Gauge: 4” = 12 tr x 5 rnds

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The pattern

Bag

With A, ch 3

Rnd 1: 16 tr in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in top of first tr. (16 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr throughout), tr in first st, 2 tr in each st around, join with sl st to first st. (32 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 4, 2 tr in next st, [tr in next st, 2 tr in next st] around, join with sl st in first st. (48 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 4, tr in next st, 2 tr in next st, [tr in each of next 2 sts, 2 tr in next st] around, join with sl st in first st. (64 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 4, tr in each of next 2 sts, 2 tr in next st, [tr in each of next 3 sts, 2 tr in next st] around, join with sl st in first st. (80 sts).

Rnd 6: Ch 4, tr in each of next 3 sts, 2 tr in next st, [tr in each of next 4 sts, 2 tr in next st] around, join with sl st in first st. (96 sts).

Change to B, fasten off A.

Rnds 7-12: With B, ch 4, tr in next st and in each st around, join with sl st in first st. Change to C, fasten off B.

Rnds 13-18: With C, ch 4, tr in next st and in each st around, join with sl st in first st.

Handle:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each of the next 4 sts, leaving remaining sts unworked. (5 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Repeat row 2 until handle is about 25” long.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Using tail, sew end of handle onto opposite side of bag.

Top edging:

Join C with a sl st in any st along top of bag.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around top of bag and in each row across side edge of handle, join with sl st to first st. Fasten off

Repeat rnd 1 on the opposite side of the bag and handle.

Weave in ends.

We hope you’re as excited as we are for you to make the Colorblock Boho Bag. You can take it anywhere with you and all your friends will be asking where you got such a stylish, practical bag. They’ll be begging you for a tote bag once they hear you made it! With so many friends wanting bags, you might feel overwhelmed…if you didn’t have the Colorblock Boho Bag to keep you organized, that is!

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Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

July 27, 2018 By stitch11 3 Comments

Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern

This is not your momma’s beach bag. Well, it is. But you’ll want one for yourself as well once you see how easy it is to make and how many different uses there are for it. The Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern is one that you can use again and again.

Ditch those ugly bags you take with you to the grocery store and use this one instead. Your apples and bananas have never looked cuter nestled in this adorable bag. We love taking it with us on errands or to the beach.

It’s stretchy so you can work with objects of any shape and size, and they’ll fit right into the bag. Tie it all together with a string of the same color as the body of the bag, or get funky with it and choose a contrasting color.

The PDF version of this pattern has answers to all the questions you could possibly have about this bag – and more than that. You’ll be able to master the stitches, use a magic ring, tie it all together, and have a great bag ready to go.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials:
Yarn to use: Cascade Avalon – approx 3 skeins total (525 yrds) Base colour: 31 Dragonfly – approx 3 skeins
5mm hook
Scissors

Abbreviations:
CH – Chain
HDC – Half Double Crochet
SC – single Crochet

Instructions:

(CH 2 does not count as HDC)

Step 1: Magic ring

Round 1: Chain 2, 16 HDC inside of the magic ring, Connect to top of chain 2

Round 2: CH 2, 2 HDC in each HDC around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 3: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of
CH 2

Round 4: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 2 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 5: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1HDC in next 3 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 6: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 4 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 7: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 5 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 8: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 6 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 9: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 7 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 10: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 8 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 11: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 9 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 12: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 10 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 13: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 11 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 14: CH 2, *2 HDC in first HDC, 1 HDC in next 12 HDC* repeat around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 15: CH 2, (For this Round only: Crochet in the back hoop of each HDC) HDC around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 16-18: CH 2, HDC around, Connect to top of CH 2

Round 19: CH 1, SC in same stitch, *CH 2, Skip 2 stitches, SC in next stitch, repeat from * Around and Slip stitch into first SC

*Now working in continuous rounds*

for Rounds 20-46: Slip stitch into first CH 2 Space, SC in same space, *CH 2, Skip 2 stitches, SC in next CH 2 space, repeat from * Around Slip stitch into first SC of Round 46

*Working in single rounds*

Round 47-49: Slip stitch into first CH 2 space. CH 2, 2 HDC in same space. * 3 HDC in next CH 2 space, repeat from * around, Join into the top of CH 2.

Slip stitch into the space between the first two groups of 3 HDC, do 3 HDC into the center HDC of the next group of 3 HDC. *Slip stitch into the next space. 3 HDC into the next center HDC, Repeat from * around. Join to first slip stitch.

Finish off and weave in ends

Cut about 25 4 foot strands of yarn and braid together to make a drawstring. Weave through round 48 and tie together. When making my drawstring I ran out of sport weight yarn. So I added some pretty green cotton yarn to make my braid fatter. I actually wish I would have made it a little fatter and shorter to make it easier to carry. Make the length and width that you feel most comfortable with.

Where will you wear your bag? We want to know what kind of adventures you’re going on. The Momma Beach Bag Crochet Pattern is one to be shared, and we’re asking that’s just what you do.

If you took it on some place exciting – or maybe even just to the park on a picnic – snap a pic and share it with us. Then move on to your next crocheting project, because once you’ve been bitten by the DIY bug, we know just how hard it is to stop.

Seven Free Crochet Bag Patterns -for the Young at Heart

April 12, 2017 By stitch11 1 Comment

seven free crochet patterns for bags by stitch11
I have made many many more than 7 crochet bags, but these bags are different. These bags are for the young at heart, the free spirits, and the wild yet peaceful ones. Each of these bags are unique, fun and bags I have personally used. Save your favorites from this list of (free crochet) designs!

Miniature Drawstring Bags
Minty Mandala Purse (What am using now!)
Beach Bag for Momma
Stitch11 Crochet Purse
Fat Bottom Bag (One of my favorites!)
Boho Sun and Moon Bag
Backpack to Care-A-Lot (If your like this one, also check out the Grumpy Bear!)

Minty Mandala Purse

January 26, 2017 By stitch11 17 Comments

Minty Mandala Purse doesn't only feature a mesmerizing pattern, the colors are absolutely gorgeous, too! The pattern uses a variety of stitches that can help you polish up on the basics. Try the free pattern below or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.

Check out this fun Bohemian style mandala purse crochet pattern. You'll never need to buy a purse or bag ever again. it would be a perfect gift for someone you love because it's beautiful and at the same time pretty easy to make. #crochet #crochetlove #crochetlife #crochetaddict #crochetpattern #crochetbag #ilovecrochet #crochetgifts #crochetpurse #addictedtocrochet #yarnaddict #yarnlove

I designed the Minty Mandala Purse for me! As much as I love to crochet projects and patterns, I rarely make anything for myself.

My Fat Bottom Bag has been through a lot, and needed to be replaced. I wanted something with a fun Bohemian style. Enjoy your new free crochet pattern!

You know what else I love about this pattern? Most of the pattern is made using just a simple rectangle. There are so many crochet patterns you can make with just rectangles. I show you how in my Crocheting Anything with Rectangles course. Check it out here.

Minty Mandala Purse Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Hook:

– US Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn

– 125 yds beige (A)

– 250 yds dark grey (B)

– 125 yds green (C)

• Notions:

– Scissors

– Yarn needle

– 1-inch – 1.5-inch button

Size:

8 x 11 inches

Gauge:

16 dc x 7 rnds = 4 inches

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ABBREVIATIONS	DESCRIPTION
blo	Back loop only
ch	Chain
dc	Double crochet
fptr	Front post treble crochet
hdc	Half double crochet
rnd	Round
sc	Single crochet
sk	Skip
sl st	Slip stitch
sp	Space
st(s)	Stitch(es)
yo	Yarn over

Special Stitch:

Puff Stitch (puff): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st or sp, pull up a loop]

3 times, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch 1 to close.

Pattern

FLAP:

With A, make a magic circle.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, 5 hdc in magic circle, close magic circle. (5 dc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. (8 sc) Change to B

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] across. (12 sts) Change to A

Do NOT skip any sts behind the fptrs in row 4. The fptrs are extra sts and you will still work into every st from row 3.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of first 2 sts, fptr around 2nd st from row 1, sc in next 2 sts, fptr around same st as previous fptr, sc in next 2 sts, [fptr around next st from row 1, sc in next 2 sts] twice, fptr around same st as previous fptr, sc in last 2 sts. (12 sc, 5 fptr)

Change to B

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (17 sts)

Change to C

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, hdc in first st, [puff in next st, hdc in next st] across. (9 hdc, 8 puffs) Change to B

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, hdc in first st, [2 hdc in next puff, hdc in next st] across. (25 hdc)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of next 4 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts] across. (30 sts)

Change to A

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of next 5 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 5 sts] across. (35 sts)

Change to C

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Row 10: Ch 1, turn, hdc in first st, [puff in next st, hdc in next st] across. (18 hdc, 17 puffs) Change to B

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, hdc in first st, [2 hdc in next puff, hdc in next st] across. (52 hdc) Change to A

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each of first 24 sts, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, hdc in each of last 24 sts. (48 hdc, 1 ch-4 sp)

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each of first 12 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 5 sts, 5 hdc in ch-4 sp, [hdc in each of next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st] twice, hdc in each of last 12 sts. (57 sts)

Change to C

Row 14: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across.

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

BODY:

With B, ch 31.

Row 1 (RS): Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 hdc)

Rows 2-25: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across.

Row 26: Ch 1, turn, sc in blo of each st across. (30 sc)

Rows 27-29: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Row 30: Ch 1, turn, hdc in blo of each st across. (30 hdc)

Rows 31-54: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across.

Edging rnd: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, working in sides of rows, sc in each row across, working in bottom of foundation ch, 2 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across to last ch, 2 sc in last ch, working in sides of rows, sc in each row across, join with sl st in first st. (172 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

SIDES (MAKE 2):

With B, ch 27.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 6 chs, hdc in each of next 4 chs, dc in each of next 10 chs, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sc in each of last 3 chs. (10 sc, 6 hdc, 10 dc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of first 5 sts, hdc in each of next 14 sts, sc in each of last 7 sts. (12 sc, 14 hdc)

Change to C

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (26 sc).

Change to B.

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of first 7 sts, hdc in each of next 4 sts, dc in each of next 10 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of last 3 sts. (10 sc, 6 hdc, 10 dc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

STRAP:

With B, ch 10, being careful not to twist the ch, join with a sl st to first ch to make a circle. Strap is worked in spiral rnds, do not join rnds, do not ch to start rnds.

Rnd 1: Hdc in each of first 9 chs, remove loop of B from hook and secure with a stitch marker, join C with sl st in last st, hdc with C in last st.

Rnd 2: Hdc with C in each st of B until you reach the free loop of B, remove loop of C from hook and secure with a stitch marker, remove marker from loop of B and place that loop on hook.

Rnd 3: Hdc with B in each st of C until you reach the free loop of C, remove loop of B from hook and secure with a stitch marker, remove marker from loop of C and place that loop on hook. Repeat rnds 2-3 until work measures 30 inches or desired length.

Last rnd: Hdc with C in each of next 6 sts, sl st in next st, fasten off C. Remove marker from loop of B and place that loop on hook, sl st in next st, fasten off B.

Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY:

The blo stitches on the body create 2 fold lines. The area between these lines is the bottom of the purse.

With RS together, place one side piece along one side edge of the purse so that the winder end aligns with the bottom. Sew together around side and bottom edges, using long tail. Repeat for the other side piece.

With RS together, align straight edge of flap with one of the top edges of the purse (this is now the back of the purse). Sew together using long tail.

Sew one end of handle to top edge of each side piece.

Weave in all ends.

Turn bag right side out.

Sew button to center front of purse. Insert button between dc stitches on flap to close.

Did you enjoy making this sweet purse?

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If you're looking for more great patterns, check out more of my posts below:

Primrose Stitch Cowl Crochet Pattern

Lemon Peel Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern

Pom Pom Cushion Crochet Pattern

Cozy Fall Headband Crochet Pattern

Boho Moon and Sun Bag – FREE Crochet Pattern – with Bernat Fashion Maker Review

August 16, 2016 By stitch11 1 Comment

Thanks to AllFreeCrochet, I have had another opportunity to review some fun and fabulous yarn!
Check out my Bernat Fashion Maker Yarn review HERE!

I was also able to write a new pattern with the yarn! All inspired by the artistic Bohemian style! Get your copy of this free Boho Moon and Sun Bag HERE!

Boho bag - afc- for Stitch11

Miniature Treasure Bags

January 14, 2016 By stitch11 5 Comments

These have to be the easiest stash buster projects you will make and you can use them for so many things you will want to make one for everyone you know! Scroll down for the complete free pattern or get the ad-free, printable PDF here.

Get the ad-free, printable PDF pattern here.

These tiny crochet treasure bags are perfect for using little bits of yarn left over from other projects. You can also change up the size by using a different weight of yarn or making the base or the sides of the bag bigger.

The samples use a single color for the body with the contrasting yarn used at the top of the bag and for the drawstring, but you can make it even scrappier by changing colors every couple of rounds.

These cute crochet bags are perfect for holding little rocks or shells from a nature walk, tiny gifts, and other special treasures.

One great thing about this crochet project is that it's super quick to work up. If you enjoy crocheting projects that are quick and easy, check out 90 amazing “Done in a Day” crochet patterns here.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

• Hook:

– US Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or size

needed to obtain gauge

• Yarn: DK / light worsted weight yarn

– 60 yds main color (A)

– 15 yds contrasting color (B)

• Notions:

– Scissors

– Yarn needle

Size:

• Width: 3.5 inches at widest point

• Height: 3 inches

Gauge:

17 sc x 17 rnds = 4 inches

ABBREVIATIONS	DESCRIPTION
ch	Chain
rnd	Round
sc	Single crochet
sl st	Slip stitch
st(s)	Stitch(es)

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Pattern

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Join rounds where indicated with a sl st in the first st of the rnd.

BAG:

Make a magic circle.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 10 hdc in magic circle, close magic circle, join. (10 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st] around, join. (15 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts] around, join. (20 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 3 sts] around, join. (25 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of next 4 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 4 sts] around, join. (30 hdc)

Rnds 6-12: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join.

Fasten off.

Crab Stitch Edging:

This rnd is worked in the opposite direction from normal, to make the working yarn twist around the sts. So if you are right-handed, you will be working from left to right. If you are left-handed, you will be working from right to left. Do not turn your work, simply work each single crochet in the previous st instead of the next one.

Join B with sl st in any st.

Rnd 13: Ch 1, [sc in previous st] around. Fasten off, sew tail to first st to join rnd. Weave in all ends.

Drawstring:

Ch 50. Fasten off.

Weave drawstring through the stitches of rnd 11 on bag.

Using one of the tails, sew the ends of the drawstring together.

Weave in all ends.

If you enjoyed this crochet bag pattern, you may also like some of my other patterns below.

Lemon Peel Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern

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Seven Crochet Bag Patterns – Designed or Reviewed by Stitch11

April 28, 2015 By stitch11 Leave a Comment

I love crocheting bags. It's so rewarding to crochet something that can be used daily! Not only do they get used daily, but they sell quickly. Making them great for craft fairs no matter what season you are selling for.

Here is a list of seven crochet bags I have designed or reviewed. I am listing them based on the photo- going from left to right and top to bottom.

Stitch11 Crochet Purse
On The Go Make-up Bag
Backpack to Care-A-Lot
Beach Bag for Momma
Woven Crochet Bag
A Mothers Purse
Fat Bottom Bag

What is your favorite bag pattern? Leave a link to it in the comment section!

Woven – Crochet Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

April 22, 2015 By stitch11 8 Comments

I originally was designing this as a beach bag. But once I finished, I realized it would need lined to really be usable. I wanted that to be the first thing I tell you- so you can check out these following links and see if lining a crochet bag is for you!
If you love the idea, continue to the pattern, 🙂

Double Lining – By KatiDCreations

Crochet Bag Liner – By Dearest Debi

How To Line a Crocheted Bag – By Pattern Paradise

-Note- I will be adding a liner and still using this as a beach bag. But first, I have a few other things I need to crochet. I will share updated photos asap!

This bag measures 16 inches wide and 16 inches tall. Not including the strap.

Supplies
Red Heart with Love – 1.5 skeins of “fruit punch” variegated, 1/2 skein of grayish blue, 1/2 skein of orange and 1 skein of maroon. *These are Black Friday Skeins from Walmart. They are each originally 180 yards.*
K – 6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

Stitches
Magic Circle
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet

Lets get started!
I started with “Fruit Punch” variegated yarn.
Round 1: Magic Circle. 2 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 2 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 HDC <– all into magic circle. Join to first stitch. (10 stitches)
Round 2: CH 1, turn. SC and HDC into the HDC. 2 DC into the DC. HDC and SC into the HDC. 2 SC into each of the next 2 SC. SC and HDC into next HDC. 2 DC into the DC. HDC and SC into the next HDC. 2 SC into each of the next 2 SC. Join to first stitch. (20 stitches)
Round 3: CH 1, turn. SC into same stitch as you joined. SC in next 5 SC. HDC and DC into next stitch. 2 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. DC and HDC into next stitch.
SC in next 6 stitches. HDC and DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next 2 stitches. DC and HDC into next stitch. Join to first SC. (28 stitches)
Round 4: CH 1, turn. SC into same stitch and next stitch. HDC into next stitch. 2 DC into each of the next 4 stitches. HDC into next stitch.
SC into next 8 stitches. HDC into next stitch. 2 DC into each of the next 4 stitches. HDC into next stitch.SC into next 6 stitches. Join to first stitch. (36 stitches)
Round 5: CH 1, turn. SC into same stitch and next 7 stitches. CH 3, skip 1 stitch. HDC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. CH 4. Skip 2 stitches. DC into next stitch. HDC into next stitch. CH 3. Skip 1 stitch.
SC into next 10 stitches. CH 3. Skip 1 stitch. HDC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. CH 4. Skip 2 stitches. DC into next stitch. HDC into next stitch. CH 3, skip 1 stitch. SC in next 2 stitches. Join to first stitch (28 stitches. Not including chains. )
Round 6: CH 1, turn. SC into same stitch and next 2 stitches. 2 HDC and 2 DC into CH space. DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch.{ 2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC all in CH space}. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. 2 DC and 2 HDC into CH space.
SC in next 10 stitches. 2 HDC and 2 DC into CH space. DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. {2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC all in CH space}. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. 2 DC and 2 HDC into CH space. SC in next 7 stitches. Join to first stitch. (56 stitches. Not including chains.)
Round 7: CH 1, turn. SC into same stitch and next 5 stitches. CH 4, skip 3 stitches. SC into next 2 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. CH 4, skip 3 stitches. DC into next 2 stitches. 3 DC into CH space. DC in next 2 stitches. CH 4, skip 3 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. SC into next 2 stitches. CH 4, skip 3 stitches.
SC into next 6 stitches. CH 4, skip 3 stitches. SC into next 2 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. CH 4, skip 3 stitches. DC into next 2 stitches. 3 DC into CH space. DC in next 2 stitches. CH 4, skip 3 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. SC into next 2 stitches. CH 4, skip 3 stitches. Join to first stitch. (41 stitches. Not including chains)

We will stop turning after each round now.

Round 8: CH 1. SC into same stitch and next 5 stitches. 5 SC into CH space. SC into each of the next 2 stitches. 2 HDC into each of the next 2 stitches. 5 DC into CH space. DC into each of the next 7 stitches. 5 DC into CH space. 2 HDC into each of the next 2 stitches. SC into each of the next 2 stitches. 5 SC into CH space.
SC into next 6 stitches. 5 SC into CH space. SC into each of the next 2 stitches. 2 HDC into each of the next 2 stitches. 5 DC into CH space. DC into each of the next 7 stitches. 5 DC into CH space. 2 HDC into each of the next 2 stitches. SC into each of the next 2 stitches. 5 SC into CH space. Join to first stitch. (90 stitches)
Round 9: CH 1. SC into same stitch and next 16 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. 1 DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into each of the next 9 stitches. 2 DC into next stitch. 1 DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. 2 HDC into next stitch.
SC in next 28 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. 1 DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into each of the next 9 stitches. 2 DC into next stitch. 1 DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. 2 HDC into next stitch. SC in next 11 stitches. (102 stitches)
Round 10: CH 1. SC into same stitch and next 19 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into each of the next 11 stitches. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. 2 HDC into next stitch.
SC into next 34 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into each of the next 11 stitches. 2 DC into next stitch. DC into next stitch. 2 HDC into next stitch. SC into each of the next 14 stitches. Join to first stitch. (110 stitches)
Round 11: CH 1. SC into same stitch and next stitch. CH 3, skip 2 stitches. SC in next 18 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. 2 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. DC into next 3 stitches. CH 5, skip 4 stitches. DC into next 3 stitches. 2 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. SC into next 18 stitches.
CH 3, skip 2 stitches. SC in next 18 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. 2 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. DC into next 3 stitches. CH 5, skip 4 stitches. DC into next 3 stitches. 2 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. 2 HDC into next stitch. SC into next 17 stitches. Join to first stitch. (114 stitches)
Round 12: CH 1. SC into same stitch and next stitch. 4 SC into CH space. 1 SC into each of the next 27 stitches. 6 SC into CH space. SC into each of the next 27 stitches.
4 SC into CH space. 1 SC into each of the next 27 stitches. 6 SC into CH space. SC into each of the next 26 stitches. Join to first stitch. (129 stitches)
Round 13: Slip stitch into each front loop around. Join to first slip stitch.
Round 14: Slip stitch into the back loop from round 12. CH 1. SC into each back loop around. Add one increase so you have 130 stitches. Join to first SC.
Round 15-17: CH 1. SC into each stitch around. Join to first SC. (130 SC)

Vertical strips
Ch 1. SC into same stitch and next 8 stitches. (9 SC) Turn, repeat for a total of 36 rows. Finish off.

Skip 4 stitches. Join yarn to next stitch and repeat the vertical strips all the way around. Each strip is 9 SC wide and 36 rows tall with 4 stitches left unworked between them. You will have 10 vertical strips.
I rotated with two colors on the vertical strips. I used the variegated “fruit punch” and a maroon.

Do not finish off your last vertical strip.

Joining the top of the strips to form your bag

Round 1: CH 1, turn. SC into each of the 9 SC of the strip, then continuing straight to the next strip. You will SC into each SC around. Join to first SC. (90 SC)
Round 2-6: CH 1. SC into same stitch and each stitch around. Join to first SC. (90 SC)
Finish off.

Weave in all your ends.

Time to get the weaving strips worked up!
I rotated my weaving strips with orange and blue Redheart with Love.
Make a total of 6 strips.

Row 1: CH 7, skip 1 CH, and SC into the next 6 CH. (6 SC)
Row 2: CH 1, turn. SC into each stitch across. (6 SC)

For weaving strip # 1 you will repeat row 2 until you have a total of 130 rows. Leaving long yarn end, finish off.
Weaving strip #2 will have 120 rows.
Weaving strip #3 will have 110 rows
Weaving strip # 4 will have 100 rows.
Weaving strip # 5 will have 95 rows.
Weaving strip # 6 will have 90 rows.

Weave in your strips starting with the longest to the shortest- and weaving them from the bottom of the bag up. Using yarn end from strip and yarn needle, join both ends of each strip together as you finish weaving them.

Crocheting your Bag Strap

With any of your colors, CH 24. Slip stitch to first CH.
Round 1-60: CH 1. HDC into each stitch around. Join to first HDC.

Once you are finished, attach the strap to both sides of the top of the bag. Before doing this, lay your bag flat to know exactly which parts are the sides.

Now, make your bag lining using your favorite technique. I linked three tutorials for lining at the top of this post.

Fat Bottom Bag – Free Crochet Pattern Review

May 31, 2014 By stitch11 2 Comments

I am so excited to share this free crochet pattern with you!

The “Fat Bottom Bag” is designed by Dearest Debi. Last week I was browsing through her free patterns when I discovered this stunning and PERFECT free purse pattern.

The stitches are so much fun and prevent you from getting bored with the project. But my favorite thing (by far) about this pattern is the way it comes together. I have never made anything like this. It kept me guessing through the entire process.. and just when I was almost finished- it all made perfect sense and came together so beautifully!

I highly recommend this pattern to anyone who is wanting to make a new purse! The purse I have been using for the last year from my own free pattern was starting to get a little ragged. Between its daily use, getting pooped on by a bird, and my keys always poking through it… I was starting to be embarrassed to carry it around with me… not that the design was bad… but it was definitely used until it was ragged.

I did do the top differently but only because when I got to that point, I knew I was crocheting my handles… and I wasn't near my computer to see the pattern.

The only thing about this purse that has caused me to get frustrated, is my daughter fighting me over it! I told her she could have my old purse but she says it's “not good enough”. Thanks a lot Ella 😉

You can get the free crochet pattern -> HERE!<-

Drawstring Backpack to Care-A-Lot

March 4, 2014 By stitch11 8 Comments

I am so excited- my daughter loves Care Bears as much as I did when I was her age…. and even loves watching the same movie over and over that I used to torture my older sisters with!

This pattern was inspired by my daughters imagination. About a month ago, she started playing with invisible Care Bears. Every time we would leave the house, she would make sure that my husband and I put all the (pretend) Care Bears in our pockets. If we told her there wasn't room in our pockets, she would put on her invisible backpack and ask us to help her put the bears in it.

It only took a few days of this to realize we needed to find her some real Care Bears. We searched many stores before I realized the only way I would be able to find them would be to order them online. You can buy them at Amazon if you are searching for them too. 🙂

Ever since the bears arrived at my house, my daughter has been playing with them all day-every day….”You wanna play Care-A-Lot” is the every 5 minute question. But, she still needed a backpack 🙂 So here it is, a free crochet pattern for the Drawstring Backpack to Care-A-Lot. I hope someone you know will get as much enjoyment out of this as my daughter.

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Free Crochet Stitch11 Purse Pattern

July 3, 2013 By stitch11 4 Comments

I created this beautiful Stitch11 purple purse using my free pattern from an earlier post “Stitch11 Crochet Purse.” I used Red Heart with Love yarn and the only changes I made were adding an extra four rows to the strap, and using a Foundation Chain for the button strap instead of the basic Chain. I love my purse and I use it daily!! Sharing the love <3

Stitch11 Crochet Purse

June 3, 2013 By stitch11 18 Comments

For the last year I have attempted to make myself a purse multiple times… I have not been happy with any crochet purse until now!! I love this little bag so much. It's perfect for me! The strap is shorter because I have had problems while carrying my toddler through parking lots and my purse strap falling from my shoulder to my elbow causing the purse to drag by my ankles. o.O not ok! I also made the bag part of the purse a little smaller BUT I can still fit my wallet, keys, glasses, pack of wipes, and a few diapers into it! Its perfect for the someone like me who only carries what I need and doesn't like to carry a tote around when you already have a 35 lb toddler on your hip. Happy Hookin!

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On The Go – Take Two

January 7, 2013 By stitch11 2 Comments

On The Go ~ Free Crochet Pattern

A few months back I had designed the On The Go Makeup Bag. As much as i loved the hot pink bag for my makeup, its now being used to store my curler clips. 🙂 This FREE crochet pattern for the On The Go – Take Two, is a lot like the original makeup bag but with much improvement. Some day I will make another one… even better! Until that day I will get lots of use out of this YARNTASTIC makeup bag! Have a happy hookin time! [Read more…]

Child Size Sock Monkey Hat

October 31, 2012 By stitch11 28 Comments

It never fails, when you post pictures of your awesome sock monkey hats on Facebook, people are always ready to order more! I had previously posted free crochet patterns for my 0-3 month, 6 month, and also my Toddler size sock monkey hats. This pattern is written for children, ages 3 and up. Enjoy this free pattern! Happy Hooking!

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Beach Bag for Momma

June 21, 2012 By stitch11 38 Comments

After popular demand I decided to write out a free pattern for this beautiful beach bag I designed for my mom. I tested this out when taking a trip to Altoona, PA. I was able to put 3 beach towels, diapers, wipes, sun screen, Tylenol, 3 changes of clothes for my daughter, a small blanket, and I still had more stretching room.

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~On The Go~ Makeup Bag

June 10, 2012 By stitch11 3 Comments

I was long over due for a new ~on the go~ make up bag. When designing this free pattern, I wanted to create something secure. I wanted to be able to throw my makeup bag into the back seat of the car without fearing my makeup would fly out all directions. With success, this bag is so strong, and secure. Its the perfect size for all your makeup tools for ladies on the go. I put all the items I use daily in it and I still had plenty room to spare.

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Fun With Plarn

April 25, 2012 By stitch11 2 Comments

Earlier this week I decided to cut a plastic table cloth into plarn. I basically did what Creative Jewish Mom did with her sheets but without the ripping. While cutting my plarn I was brainstorming for ideas of what I could use it for other than the basic idea of a shopping bag. My first thought was a head band, but that wouldn't be very comfy. So then I am thinking… hmmm, maybe a plastic bag dispenser… but I really love the way my plastic bag dispensers turned out made from regular yarn. So then I am looking on the web and around the house.. hmmm, what would be good made from plastic. a frisbee? Maybe?! Then I realized how great a ninja star would fly if it were plastic. So that is what I did 🙂 Plarntastic!! Its not as safe and pain free, when getting hit in the face, as the acrylic ninja star. But it floats! This will always be packed in our beach bag!

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